11 January 2019
Choosing the right investment property is key if you want to minimise rental voids and secure a good rent. A good buy-to-let investment is one with low maintenance and strong tenant demand so it’s important to understand what makes the best buy-to-let properties in Chester before starting your property search....
15 November 2018
Whether you’ve just been offered a place at Chester University or are looking ahead to next year, one of the biggest decisions you’ll have to make is choosing which student accommodation best suits your needs. From halls of residence and privately-run blocks right through to private house shares, it is...
23 February 2018
What is buy-to-let? If you’re considering property investment in Chester, buy-to-let is a tangible investment offering you the opportunity to purchase a residential property with the intention to let it out, rather than living in it yourself. Buying a property to let is effectively like running a business. You need...
05 February 2018
How to prepare your house for viewing As we discussed in our previous post, making sure you are well prepared before putting your house on the market will make the process as stress free as possible. Marketing your property is key, but it’s only half the battle. Once you have...
28 December 2017
Overview: All deposits paid from April 2007 onwards must be placed in a tenancy deposit protection (TDP) scheme. The schemes available are: Deposit Protection Service (DPS) MyDeposits Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) Matthew’s use the DPS which means we send your deposit off to them for safekeeping. A deposit...
15 December 2017
Snow has fallen, streets are lit up and your email inbox is full of offers and new products. It can only mean one thing – Christmas is almost here. That also means it’s time to head home for the holidays; to ditch the vodka and takeaways for hot chocolate and...
06 December 2017
The residential property market at this time of year generally quietens down due to sellers and buyers directing their thoughts towards getting ready for Christmas, attending various festive functions and arranging to see family and friends. Few people want the hassle of tidying for photographers and viewings over Christmas so...
30 November 2017
Viewing a house share – what to look for. From making new friends, Freshers week and your first assignments to finding your bearings around your accommodation and campus, your first semester at university can be hectic. On top of that, you’ll soon need to start thinking about choosing your housemates...
04 September 2017
Whether you’re a new or returning student this year, moving into student halls or rented accommodation can be a little overwhelming. The move from home to halls is an adjustment while you get used to cleaning, cooking, and washing for yourself, and the move from halls to rented houses or...
12 January 2017
A recent policy paper issued by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) with recommendations for the rental sector in England, highlighted the ‘flat-line’ of owner occupation since the recession of 2007/2008, the decline of the Local Authority rental sector and the dramatic increase of those renting from private landlords...
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