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Make Your Rental Feel Like Home
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
As house prices have risen, renting is increasingly common, particularly for young people. It has its merits, but living in someone else’s property can feel impersonal and it may be difficult to make it your own. But with a little imagination you can transform your rented home from bland to beautiful without upsetting the landlord, or spending money you won’t see again. Here are some ideas to get you started.
What do tenants want?
Friday, April 28, 2017
Location, convenience, space and security are all common factors in a tenant’s property search and whilst you can’t change the location or size of your property, there’s a lot you can offer to appeal to a wide audience from young couples or older professionals to families.
How safe is your deposit?
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
In 2016, unscrupulous letting agents raided over £1m from tenants’ deposits, a BBC investigation has alleged; 14 letting agents were convicted of stealing £1,018,100 in deposits last year. So how do you make sure your deposit is safe? Firstly make sure you use an ARLA propertymark agency like The Frost Partnership. Whether you are a tenant or a landlord there are clear benefits in doing so.
Spring’s on its way
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
With Spring on the horizon, now’s a great time to let your property. House prices are still increasing so while your rental property is generating a monthly rental income it’s also likely to be appreciating in value. The Frost Partnership’s linked network of 15 local offices across Bucks, Berkshire and Middlesex gives landlords access to hundreds of potential tenants actively seeking rental properties across all types and price brackets from one and two bedroom apartments to larger four and five bedroom family homes.
Looking to let but don’t know who to trust?
Friday, January 27, 2017
Whether you’re abroad or living locally, it’s important to leave your lettings property in safe hands. With unscrupulous agents in the news, it’s reassuring to know that there are lettings agents who can be trusted to look after you and your property. Membership of ARLA (the Association of Residential Lettings Agents) is only achieved by agents with a thorough knowledge of their profession and who conduct their business according to current best practice. By using a licensed ARLA agent, like The Frost Partnership, you have trained agents giving you up-to-date, professional advice and impeccable service throughout the letting and management of your property.
Landlords - Do frozen pipes give you the chills? Relax!
Friday, January 20, 2017
As a landlord, if a cold spell leads to sleepless nights worrying about the burden of property maintenance, you can relax; we’ve got it covered. The Frost Partnership can help with all the stressful aspects of letting a property from finding suitable tenants, to routine maintenance and complying with legislation. Instruct us to let and manage your property and we’ll make maintenance stress a thing of the past. Our company philosophy is “looking after people and property” and we do exactly that, giving you peace of mind throughout the lettings process.