Author: Alan Crouch

The property market may have slowed down at the start of the Coronavirus outbreak, but it has started to speed up again. Understandably the Coronavirus outbreak has had a massive impact on all of our lives. Working with our valued customers throughout East Sussex & Kent, we have been supporting those who were moving house …

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If you were to ask someone what an estate agent does, I'm sure they would think they know the answer. An Estate Agent markets your house and secures a sale, right? How they do this can vary from agent to agent. They usually showcase it on their website, in the shop front and they may …

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From October 2015, all private rented houses or flats that are let under a single tenancy must have a Selective licence if they are situated in Castle, Braybrooke, Gensing, Central St Leonards, Ore, Tressell or Old Hastings wards. You are able to look at an A-Z street list on Hastings Borough Council’s website to confirm …

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Being a landlord can be stress free if you have you have the right agent looking after your property for you. Our most popular package is also the most comprehensive, our full management service. Full Management Detailed valuation and legislation updates. Access to tradesman to organise any initial safety certificates or checks before move in. …

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Landlords think that a good letting agent will be inspecting their property, checking on dates for renewal of safety certificates and keeping them up to date with any maintenance. This is true, however these duties are amongst many more requirements which are completed quietly without their knowledge. As legislation and law changes over time, so …

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Many landlords start the process looking at the best yields and purchase prices, but they don't look into the stages after the initial purchase. It is important to think about the whole picture in order to make the most out of your investment. The type, condition and location of the property are all important in …

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There have been numerous changes in lettings legislation over the past few years and it is important that you are up to speed with all of these changes in order to be compliant. Last year saw changes in legislation regarding minimum energy ratings for new rental properties and retaliatory evictions. There is also further legislation …

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