At New Mills Properties, we pride ourselves on providing unparalleled service to both tenants and landlords. Recently, we had the pleasure of facilitating a rental transaction that exemplified our commitment to efficiency and excellence. In just under 7 days, we successfully handed over the keys to a new tenant, from the initial inquiry to moving…
As a landlord, ensuring that your holiday let is well-maintained and clean is essential for attracting and retaining guests. Not only does it ensure that your guests have a comfortable and enjoyable stay, but it also helps to protect the longevity of your property and maintain its value over time. In this blog post, we’ll…
Here is what you need to know about smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in rented properties from 1st October 2022. Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms: Current Legislation Since October 2015, private landlords have been required to install at least one smoke detector on each storey of their rented property that is used as living accommodation.…
As a letting agent we provide various Landlord Services within our property management package. For us, they are pretty standard parts of our business but for independent landlords they can be a bit tricky. In this post we give a short overview of some of our Landlord Services and offer some tips that independent landlords…
Inevitably, something at your rented property will wear out, break or need to be replaced. But exactly who is responsible for rented property maintenance and repairs? Essentially, the landlord is responsible for ensuring that tenants have a safe, dry and secure home. Landlords are also responsible for maintaining and repairing anything that is in the…
We are always looking for ways to make life easier for local landlords and property investors. So we have put a list together of 10 websites for this useful websites for landlords article. Our List Of Useful Websites For Landlords In North East Lincolnshire 1. Google Maps Google Maps is an essential for us. Not…
To help tenants keep your property safe and secure here are some steps that you can take to deter intruders.
So you have a residential property that you would like to rent out but do not have the time or experience to do it yourself then a good lettings agent could be the solution for you.
There are many ways that you can invest money but here are six reasons why you should invest in property. 1. BE THE BOSS You are in charge and can choose: which properties you are going to invest in, which tenant to rent to, how much rent you want to charge and how the property…
Improvements like installing double glazing, a new boiler, loft insulation, cavity wall insulation and additional heating controls should mean less maintenance and will certainly make your property more attractive to potential new tenants.
People often ask us, “Why property investment?” We simply answer that we believe property investment offers the best long-term return on our investment. According to the Sunday Times Rich List 2018 23 per cent of the 100 richest people made their money through property. Many more use property as a way of growing and keeping…
Are landlords going grey? Landlords have always been advised to decorate their rental properties in a clean simple style and to stick to neutral colours for walls and carpets. However landlords seem to be moving away from whites and magnolias towards a preference for a hint of grey. Grey is right on trend in 2017.…
It has been revealed that most people in Britain want to use more smart technology in their homes. A study by energy company E.ON shows that people want homes that are time saving, energy saving and fun. Solar panels and/or an electricity battery storage system is the most popular choice. 44 per cent of people…
The horrific images of the Grenfell Tower fire in Kensington will remain with many of us for a long time and our thoughts are with those who have lost their lives, lost friends and loved ones or who are displaced. As a response, we thought it would be good to highlight some fire safety guidance…
Finding the perfect property to rent is all about location and knowing were the transport links and local supermarkets are is key.
Landlords could be held liable for accidents in rented properties that involve blinds bought and installed before 2014.
Being an influencer is a powerful thing. The dictionary describes influence as ‘the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others.’ So it got me thinking about who are the most influential organisations and individuals among landlords. These are some of those…
Thankfully only a small percentage of properties in the Humberside area are burgled each month, but what happens if one of your rental properties is targeted? While there is no minimum security requirements for landlords to adhere to, it is usual to expect that landlords install the following: five lever mortice lock for external timber doors…
Last week Quick Move Now and Home.co.uk released a report that listed the best and worse places to sell a property in the UK. Sadly Grimsby was listed as the 20th worst place to sell a property quoting an average of 231 days from putting a property on the market until the sale is completed.…
Part 3 of our mini series about purchasing property to grow your portfolio looks at buying repossessed properties.
Part 2 of our mini series about sourcing property to grow your portfolio.
Buying a house at auction is a great way to purchase an investment property. Where to go There are a few auctions that sell properties in Yorkshire and Humberside, they are generally in Hull but can be as far away as Leeds or Nottingham. Types of Auction Property Generally, at auction there are a number of…
By adding value to a property through refurbishment landlords are able to re-mortgage and recycle their original deposit to buy further properties.
Even if you plan to manage the property yourself you will still need to find others who can do the things you can’t and what you can do but don’t have the time to do.
Whatever your reason it is important to focus on your motivation for property investment and build your plan around that.
Whatever your reason it is important to focus on your motivation for property investment and build your plan around that.
Of course it can be as simple as purchasing a house and living in it but to really make property investment work for you takes a little bit of thought.
There has been a big rise in online only letting agents offering services at a lower price than traditional High Street agencies but are they right for you?
Several property news sites have been reporting on the positive and negative effects of short-term rental websites like airbnb, flipkey and HomeAway. A couple of weeks ago a court in London ruled that homeowners whose lease states that their property can be used as “private residence only” cannot rent out their homes short-term if they don’t…
