Here at Stagg Homes, we’re VERY proud to announce that we have won the British Property Award for Sittingbourne. This came as a great surprise to us, as the British Property Awards are very prestigious and we’re just a small Kentish agency. But the judges thought we were the best, and we’re extremely pleased with … Read more
Rent Guarantee Insurance protects landlords against loss of rental income should tenants be unable to pay their rent. Landlords should carefully review the terms and conditions of the insurance policy to ensure it covers your needs. Typically the insurance will cover rent arrears and legal costs for evicting the tenant. There is no legal requirement … Read more
A deposit is a sum of money that a landlord/agent can request at the beginning of a tenancy as security against damages to the property, rent arrears or for tenants not meeting their tenancy obligations. You must protect the deposit within 30 days of receiving it and in a Government approved tenancy deposit scheme (TDP). … Read more
After rapidly increasing mortgage interest rates last year, some good news at last for landlords and homeowners with mortgages. Lenders have been steadily cutting mortgage interest rates on fixed mortgage deals for a number of months now. This has been encouraged by the Bank of England holding the base rate, which is currently at 5.25%. … Read more
First impressions are everything in the property business, so we want to make sure that you know how to present a property for viewings. While things like fixtures, fittings, location etc are important, many people pick a property based on their gut feeling when they step through the door for the first time. And that … Read more
