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How Are You Adjusting To The Tenant Fee Ban?
- By Northwood UK
- News
- August 6, 2019
Its happened! After months of waiting and a long build-up, the tenant fee ban came into effect on the 1st of June. Its over 2 months now, and if youre a landlord you might have noticed a few changes in the way your property is being handled. So now that the big day has come and gone, we wanted to check in and find out whats changed? And more importantly, what can you do about it?
Read MoreThe Hidden Costs Of Buying A Property
- By Northwood UK
- News
- June 27, 2019
When it comes to buying a property of any kind, whether its a one bedroom flat or a 5 bedroom house, there are a lot of costs involved. Some of those costs are fairly obvious like the cost of the house and the mortgage repayments. But there are some costs that arent quite so apparent, and if you dont know what to look for they can have a nasty habit of sneaking up on you. At Northwood, we believe that every buyer should know exactly how much they are paying, and what they are spending their money on, at every stage of the buying process. So to help you out, weve pulled together a list of the most common costs involved in buying a property that you might otherwise miss.
Read MoreJargon Buster: Home Buyer Edition Part 2
- By Northwood UK
- News
- June 27, 2019
Welcome back to the second instalment of our jargon buster for home buyers. This series is all about helping home buyers understand all of the jargon that comes up around buying or selling a property. From what the deeds are and why they matter, through to what the word vendor means (since youll see it pop up a lot). If you didnt read our first one, just click here to see what the first instalment covered. Once youre all caught up, lets get cracking on part 2!
Read More6 Signs That Mean You're Ready To Move
- By Northwood UK
- News
- May 20, 2019
Moving house can seem like a daunting task at times but it can also be an incrediblyexciting opportunity. Before you get to that stage though, youve got to make the decision that its time to move on from your current property. The problem is, you might not always associate those little niggles with the need to move house. Thats why weve put together this little guide, with the most common symptoms you might feel when theres a house move in your future.
Read MoreWhat Is an Accidental Landlord?
- By Northwood UK
- News
- May 20, 2019
Did you know that 29% of landlords never actually planned to become a landlord? Instead, they end up becoming a landlord unexpectedly, falling into the role without much direction. Unlike professional landlords, who make a living out of renting property, an accidental landlord rents out their property due to circumstance, rather the choice. That might sound a bit odd, but its far more common than you think. It can be a daunting process becoming a landlord, especially if its not what you had planned to do. But dont worry, with the right help, you can still be a successful landlord, regardless of how you got there. But how do you become an accidental landlord, and what do you need to know now?
Read MoreWhat Does Peace of Mind Look Like?
- By Northwood UK
- News
- April 16, 2019
At Northwood, we talk about giving landlords peace of mind a lot. But it occurred to us how do you know what peace of mind actually looks like? Doesnt it look different to everybody? And how do you measure peace of mind, to know if one agent will give you more of it than another. Its all very confusing. So today, we wanted to share with you some common worries landlords have, and how our services address each one and provide that peace of mind, every time.
Read MoreA Beginners Guide To Renting To Students
- By Northwood UK
- News
- March 25, 2019
Renting to students is something that a lot of landlords get nervous about, particularly if were talking about first-year university students. But in university towns like Reading, students make up a huge chunk of the rental market. So you need to know how to rent to students, and be happy about it.
Read MoreJargon Buster: Home Buyer Edition
- By Northwood UK
- News
- March 25, 2019
When it comes to buying your first property, its really easy to get confused. There is a lot to understand, a lot of big processes going on and a lot of excitement at every stage. But theres also an awful lot of terms to learn when youre buying or selling a house. Whether thats what a conveyancer does to what type of mortgage youre going for, buyers are expected to understand a lot of language that they wont need at any other time in their lives. So today, we wanted to give all of our lovely buyers (and sellers) a hand and do some jargon-busting in the world of house-buying.
Read MoreLet's Talk: Brexit And the Housing Market
- By Northwood UK
- News
- January 21, 2019
Let's face it - Brexit is a hot topic at the moment. So today, we take a look at what Brexit could do to the housing market, and how a deal, no deal, or no Brexit at all could change what that looks like.
Read MoreThe Tenant Fee Ban and What It Means For Landlords
- By Northwood UK
- News
- January 14, 2019
Its now been over 2 years since Chancellor Philip Hammond announced that there would be a ban on fees charged to tenants. Like any new law, its taken some time to work through the system, but now the deadline is coming fast (it may be implemented as early as April 2019) and landlords and estate agents across the country are preparing to adjust to the new way of working. So, what does it mean for you as a landlord, and for us as estate agents?
Read More4 Things For Landlords to Tell Their Tenants Over Christmas
- By Northwood UK
- News
- January 14, 2019
Its the most wonderful time of the year, and all around the country families are putting up their decorations and getting ready to have friends over for the holidays. For people who own their own properties, Christmas is a time to really go all out and enjoy themselves. But for people renting, a little more care needs to be taken to avoid the hazards of Christmas. If youre a landlord and youre worried about your properties over Christmas, here are 4 things you should remind your tenants about before the Christmas holidays begin.
Read More5 Tips For Selling Your Home This Autumn
- By Northwood UK
- News
- January 14, 2019
After a nice hot summer with some record-breaking high temperatures, many people are feeling a bit blue as the weather starts to turn. But as the nights draw in and we get used to the crunching of leaves beneath our feet, its not all doom and gloom. Statistically, the autumn months of September and October are one of the best times to sell a home, thanks to a post-summer boom of buyer activity. But autumn can be a tricky time to make your house look its best, and it can feel like youre constantly battling nature. So this year, we have a few tips and tricks to share with you that can help you sell your home.
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