Posts Tagged ‘Property Management’
Service charges – the lifeblood of block management?
Managing agent or self-manage? Self-management. When leaseholders have had a bad experience with unresponsive or expensive managing agents, it can seem like a much more appealing option. And it’s true, for smaller blocks of flats, self-managing can mean a better quality of block management and better value for money. Saving money on administration and investing…
Read MoreShould I Renew My Tenants’ Tenancy Agreement?
Should I Renew My Tenants’ Tenancy Agreement? Although most landlords and agents will be very familiar with the concept of a “standard” 6-month or 12-month tenancy, how tenancy renewals are handled can be considerably different from one agent to the next. In this article we look at the options that are available and the pros…
Read MorePrepare Now for the Big Move-In.
Exams are approaching for six-formers up-and-down the country and in just a few months time they will be off on a new life, away from home, a different city, new friends and for the majority it will be the first time that they will be living away from home, their parents and the comfort that…
Read MoreFlash the cash – a note of caution on upfront rental payments.
It used to be home buyers in Central London that bemoaned the cash power of the global elite – making offers on properties they coveted, bandying about sums way above the asking price and paying in cash. And who could blame the vendors for preferring the outright buyer who could move quickly over those trying…
Read MoreHelp your tenants to help themselves (and you!)
IT’S universally acknowledged that being a landlord has its fair share of headaches. No matter how nice your tenants are; you’re still leaving them in charge of your most valuable possession, which is a stressful prospect. In addition, much like your children, you’re only likely to hear from them if they want something. Or worse,…
Read MoreRightmove says, average house prices in UK just below all-time highs.
Rightmove reported this morning that the average prices sellers are asking for UK houses are just £30 below their all-time highs and could breach that peak soon as a lack of choice for buyers adds to the upward pressure on values. The average new seller asking price across England and Wales was £281,752 in March,…
Read MoreSection 21: Yesterday’s Vote In Parliament
Imagine if a failure to carry out repairs meant that a landlord could not regain possession of their property at the end of a tenancy. Last night’s vote in the House of Lords marked a large step in that direction. Whether you manage your own properties or manage properties on behalf of a landlord this…
Read MoreKremer Signs Acquire Site Signs.
Kremer Signs are pleased to announce some very exciting plans for 2015 and are starting with the acquisition of Site Signs. Site Signs have been established since 1964, and have been catering for the signage needs of estate agents for over 50 years. The premises is based in Bristol and will remain there as a…
Read MoreWhy YOU Need Property Management Software in 2015.
Do you spend too much time on admin and accounting tasks and not enough with your current and potential tenants? We all get lost in a world of paperwork and boxes to tick, forgetting the main factor for property management, the properties and those living in them. If you are looking for a New Year’s…
Read MoreMaking Valuations Count.
“There is only one boss. The customer. And he can fire everybody in the company from the chairman on down, simply by spending his money somewhere else.” Sam Walton, Founder of Wal-Mart Property management should be a source of recurring revenue for your business, a stabiliser against market turbulence that affects the transactional sides of…
Read MoreAre you providing a truly tailored lettings service?
Smart office? Check. Deposits protected? Check. Adherence to over 500 regulations and pieces of legislation? Check. All the ingredients of a sophisticated, trustworthy and transparent lettings business, surely? While all of the above are essential in today’s marketplace, this attention to detail is all-consuming. Has the quest for accountability and professionalism overtaken ground-level customer service?…
Read MoreAre you a property manager or a flunkey?
There was a brilliant article recently that stemmed from revelations of letting agent Benham & Reeves. It covered the bizarre and often ridiculous questions posed by some tenants – including the request to put a bouncy castle on a roof terrace. The agent agreed that, while they strive to help in any situation, a line…
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