If you are considering becoming a London landlord, the internet is undoubtedly one of your most valuable resources for gathering information, but sometimes it can be misleading. In our experience, this can often be the case when it comes to forums offering advice for landlords. In a number of instances we have seen people state that being the landlord for a property is easy, that it does not take up a lot of your time and that it’s something any property owner could do. Continue reading →

The London Marathon took place on the 24th of April, and saw approximately 40,000 people take on the 26.2 mile course. The annual race has become a national sporting institution and attracts huge numbers of people every year to participate and watch. There are races for men and women as well as a wheelchair race for each gender. Professional athletes take part alongside ordinary people raising money for a wide array of different charities. Continue reading →

In recent years, property has emerged as an extremely popular choice for British people who wish to invest in a safe asset. In areas such as London, where properties have consistently been gaining value, these investments can provide you with a great nest egg if you decide to sell them on in the future, whether you opt to live in them or to let them to paying tenants. Continue reading →

As we have mentioned before, location is always one of the most crucial factors to consider when it comes to choosing an investment property, so when you are buying in London you will need to carefully consider which borough you want to focus your search on. Enfield has many great qualities which make it a desirable place to settle down, so if you want to make headway in the buy-to-let market, why not consider focusing your search on its centre in Enfield Town? Continue reading →

Air quality and pollution have long been concerns for property buyers and residents in London, and there have been many schemes throughout the years aimed at reducing vehicular emissions, such as the congestion charge which was introduced in 2003. Now, Transport for London and the Greater London Authority are running a competition in which two London boroughs will be awarded £1 million funding to raise awareness of pollution in the city and take steps towards alleviating the issue, hopefully leading towards a greener, more eco-friendly capital. Continue reading →

As so many people are searching for places to rent in the capital, buy-to-let properties are an increasingly attractive investment option for many people. Making an investment in a London property is a major decision and will usually involve significant amounts of money, so it is important to seek professional advice and guidance to ensure you are making the right decisions as a first-time investor. Here are some of our tips for investors who are just starting out in the exciting London property market. Continue reading →

With our years of experience in the world of London property, we have a detailed understanding of the pressures which face landlords. We strive to address many of these worries by offering the most comprehensive selection of services, particularly our unique guaranteed rent schemes. If you have concerns about receiving your rent on time each month, this could offer you the ideal solution. Huge numbers of landlords across the country have already benefited from this offer, and no matter what kind of property you own, we are ready to help you too. Continue reading →

Managing a block of flats is a major challenge. It is often much more complex than handling a single property such as a house, because you will have multiple different flats and tenants to deal with, as well as communal areas and gardens which all need to be maintained. Block management involves a diverse variety of different jobs, and anybody undertaking the task needs to have in-depth knowledge of matters such as accountancy, tenancy law, health and safety and much more. Continue reading →

If you plan on buying a property in Central London, one important issue to be aware of is the difference between freehold and leasehold properties. A freehold means you will own the property itself, as well as the land it is built on. You will be registered with the land registry as the freeholder once you complete the purchase. You’ll hold the assets in perpetuity until you decide to sell or transfer them to a new owner. Continue reading →

Although we offer a wide variety of property services covering every aspect of sales, purchases and lettings, we have become renowned for our guaranteed rent schemes. This is our most popular service and has helped countless landlords to avoid the inconvenience and worry of missed rent payments, giving them complete confidence that their investment will remain profitable. Continue reading →