Buying a Property in 2023: What You Need to Know
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamWhat to Consider if You Want to Buy a Property in 2023 Buying a new home is a big step that comes with lots of considerations. Finding the right property in a good location at a price you’re willing to pay isn’t always easy...
Cut the Clutter: Great Storage Tips for Your Home
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamClose your eyes and picture your dream home. What do you see? A home that’s light, spacious and orderly? Or one that’s chaotic and cluttered with objects piled high and shoes and clothes strewn on the floor (along with bits of...
Five Things to Think about before You Downsize
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamThe number of downsizers active in the housing market has skyrocketed in recent months*, and is it any wonder? With steep hikes in energy bills, interest rates and inflation, many people feeling the squeeze are rethinking how –...
What to Do if Your Tenants Fall Out
3 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamAs a landlord, as well as managing the finances, the property and any repairs or maintenance, you also have to remember to look after your tenants. Whilst nine times out of ten you’ll never have to deal with anything too...
Why a Letting Agent Is an Absolute Must in These Turbulent Times
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamNot since 2008, have interest rates been as high as they are today. As a result, many mortgage holders are looking for ways to trim their outgoings to ease the financial burden. Homeowners are putting DIY projects on the back...
Bank of Mum and Dad: What Buyers (and Their Parents) Need to Know
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamEvery year, the Bank of Mum and Dad comes to the rescue by helping tens of thousands of first-time buyers get on the housing ladder. Last year alone, 46% of first-time buyers received financial help from their parents to purchase...
Dealing with Repairs when you’re a Tenant
3 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamProblems in the home are a nuisance. A leaky tap, your fridge packs up and food goes to waste. When things go wrong, it’s understandable you want them fixed ASAP. But what if you’re a tenant? What’s the best way to get an...
Why Wabi-Sabi is the Must-Have Interiors Trend of the Year
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamWabi-sabi has been popular in Japan for hundreds of years, where it’s considered more than a design aesthetic but a whole philosophy. Rooted in Zen Buddhism, it celebrates the beauty of nature and all its imperfections. It’s...
How to Choose the Right Letting Agent
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamLandlords use letting agents for all sorts of reasons. Some need help navigating red tape and lettings legislation, while others want a third party to deal with inspections, inventories and disputes. And some just want peace of...
A Quick Guide to Buying Your First Property
3 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamIf you’re thinking about buying your first home, congratulations! You’re about to experience a huge life moment and finally have somewhere to call your own. The first-time buyer journey is exciting, scary, overwhelming…...