Recent Posts
How Do I Let My Home?
- By Northwood UK
- News
- September 29, 2020
Whether youve been letting a property for a while, or youve just been thinking about it for a while, its important to know what youre getting yourself into. After all, you cant just move tenants in right away and start charging rent. There are currently over 400 rules and regulations, set out by over 150 laws that landlords need to abide by when letting a property. Thats a huge amount to wrap your head around!
Read More
6 Questions To Ask Your Estate Agent (When Selling Your Home
- By Northwood UK
- News
- July 31, 2020
When it comes to selling your house, there are a lot of things to take in. And during Covid, the whole process hasnt exactly been made any easier. If youve never sold a house before, its all too easy to feel a little lost in the whole thing. But you dont need to! Your estate agent is there to help guide you through the process and take a lot of the burden away from you. But to make sure you always know whats going on, here are 6 questions you can ask your estate agent about selling your home.
Read More
Stamp Duty: What do the Cuts Really Mean?
- By Northwood UK
- News
- July 23, 2020
So, you might not have noticed, but the government has been announcing a lot of things over recent days. Lots of new policies around Covid-19, all designed to make us safer, improve quality of life and re-start certain industries. Just one of those announcements was around Stamp Duty or more specifically, Stamp Duty holidays. This move, made to stimulate the property market after the standstill Covid-19 caused, has been met with both excitement and criticism. But what does it really mean?
Read More
How to Get Your Garden Ready For The Summer
- By Northwood UK
- News
- June 19, 2020
Even with everything thats going on in the world, there are still some things to look forward to. For example were at the beginning of summer, which means the warmer weather is here to stay! And even if you are still cooped up indoor self-isolating, there is no reason you cant enjoy the sunshine out in your garden. Even if youre in a rental property, there are still some things you can do to get your garden sunshine-ready.
Read More
Self-Care Tips For Staying At Home
- By Northwood UK
- News
- June 9, 2020
There is no denying that lockdown has been tough on all of us, and week 11 is likely to be no different. So instead of seeing it as isolation, see it as self-retreating, and give yourself some time to hibernate, disconnect and explore the world of self-care. Not sure where to start? We have a few tips for you.
Read More
Buying, Selling and Moving During Lockdown
- By Northwood UK
- News
- May 15, 2020
Well, its been a few days now since Boris took his podium and laid out the roadmap for the lockdown going forward. And the good news is, you can now rent, buy, sell and even move house again! But the housing market might not look the same as before. Buckle up, there are some changes to discuss.
Read More
Maintaining Your Sanity When Working From Home
- By Northwood UK
- News
- April 21, 2020
Unless youre one of our countrys amazing key workers (bravo if you are, by the way), then youve probably spent a lot of time at home by now. And while it's great in the beginning, the cabin fever might be setting in. So, here are some tips for keeping your sanity when working from home.
Read More
Looking After Our Children's Health and Well-Being During the Coronavirus Crisis
- By Northwood UK
- News
- April 15, 2020
Its safe to say were all being affected in some way by the current Coronavirus crisis. But if you're like me and trying to juggle working from home (a big change in itself) with the new role of schoolteacher, it can be exhausting. So here are a few things you can do to make things easier for you and your children during lockdown.
Read More
A Beginners Guide To Landlord Inspections And Maintenance
- By Northwood UK
- News
- January 15, 2020
Being a landlord is an incredibly rewarding experience, as well as a great way to earn an income. But to be a landlord also takes some work, particularly when it comes to making sure your property is always habitable and in good condition. Today we explain what that means, and how we can help.
Read More
Do I Need To Inform My Landlord Of Changes?
- By Northwood UK
- News
- January 8, 2020
For most of the time the landlord-tenant relationship runs smoothly, and in the normal run of things you shouldnt need to communicate too much. But once youve settled into your new home you might be tempted to make some changes to make it feel more like your home, especially if youre planning on staying long-term.
Read MorePreparing Your Home (And Yourself) For Christmas
- By Northwood UK
- News
- December 13, 2019
Its the most wonderful time of the year! Yes, its Christmas time at long last, and if youre anything like us youve already hung up the tinsel, decorated the tree and indulged (or over indulged) in the mandatory mulled wine. But if youve been restrained, we hope youre ready to get in the festive spirit. But with great Christmas cheer comes great worry, especially if youre the one doing the entertaining this year. Do you need to get more furniture in? Is an extra bed a good idea? Is there enough room at the dining table? Should you deep clean the house before everyone arrives? Being prepared is a big part of making sure Christmas goes smoothly, and we wanted to share some of the best tips weve heard over the years.
Read MorePutting Reading On The Map. The Tube Map That Is
- By Northwood UK
- News
- December 10, 2019
Last week there was some very exciting news for the residents of Reading. We are officially on the Tube map! Yes, the London tube map. That might sound a bit confusing at first, because of course Reading isnt actually in London, nor does it have a tube station. But as a direct route with an overground service, Reading is a hub for commuters from this area of the world to make the journey every day. Its something many visitors and tourists to Berkshire have been asking for years, and now there is an answer! So, what does this mean?
Read More
