Should you let your tenants hang pictures?
Gough Quarters | Bristol Letting Agency and Management
by Gough Quarters
3y ago
It is very common for landlords to ask tenants not to hang pictures on the walls of their rental property, because the fixtures used to hang them (from Blu-tack to nails) can cause damage to the paintwork and plaster. However, it’s also common for tenants to want to make their house their home, and hanging up pictures and photos can be an important part of this. So is there a way to care for your property and allow tenants to hang pictures on the walls? If you’re a landlord grappling with the picture conundrum, here are a few options to consider. No more nails The first option is an outright b ..read more
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Time is running out for the stamp duty holiday
Gough Quarters | Bristol Letting Agency and Management
by Gough Quarters
3y ago
If you are currently in the process of buying a property, you may know that the government raised the threshold for stamp duty last year, in an effort to boost the housing market during the coronavirus pandemic. However, this stamp duty holiday is due to end on 31st March, and many people are feeling the pressure to complete their purchases before the deadline. Want to know how the new rules may affect your purchase? Read on to find out more. What is stamp duty? Stamp Duty Land Tax is a tax that people pay when they buy a property in England and Northern Ireland. First-time buyers buying a pro ..read more
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Landlord lowdown: Working from home
Gough Quarters | Bristol Letting Agency and Management
by Gough Quarters
3y ago
The country is in another national lockdown, and the Prime Minister has advised that everybody who can work from home, should. But what does this mean for the tenants living (and now working) in your rental property? Chances are, your contract states that tenants aren’t allowed to conduct business in the property, so where does home-working fit in? Here are the answers to some questions you might have about working from home in a rental property. What does your contract say? If you’re concerned about the legality of your tenants working from home, the first thing to do is check your rental con ..read more
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5 New Year’s resolutions for landlords
Gough Quarters | Bristol Letting Agency and Management
by Gough Quarters
3y ago
As 2020 draws to a close, many of us are congratulating ourselves on simply making it through this difficult year, and so New Year’s resolutions may not be at the top of our minds! But if you’re a landlord who is looking forward to a better, more hopeful 2021, and you want to make some resolutions that will improve your life and the lives of your tenants, and take care of your property, here are 5 of our top suggestions. 1. Stay in touch with tenants Communication will continue to be vitally important in 2021, especially as the long-term economic impacts of both Brexit and the pandemic begin t ..read more
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5 winter walks around Bristol
Gough Quarters | Bristol Letting Agency and Management
by Gough Quarters
3y ago
Christmas is just around the corner, and although it will be quite different for all of us this year, there’s one festive tradition we’ll still be able to look forward to: the winter walk. There’s nothing quite like stepping out into the crisp, cold air to stretch your legs (especially after several days cooped up at home), and here in Bristol we’re lucky enough to have lots of lovely green spaces we can get out and about in. So if you’re looking for somewhere special for your winter walk, here are 5 of our favourites. Arnos Vale Cemetery In the heart of Bristol, just beyond Totterdown, is the ..read more
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4 ways Christmas will be different for landlords this year
Gough Quarters | Bristol Letting Agency and Management
by Gough Quarters
3y ago
2020 has been an unexpected year in so many ways, and we’ve all had to adjust to new ways of living – and with Christmas on the horizon, we’re likely to have to make some changes to our festive celebrations too. If you’re a landlord, your usual Christmas routine may need to be a bit different this year – here are 4 key ways Christmas may be different for you, and how to deal with them. 1. Safety hazards at home We’re all aware of the safety hazards that come along with Christmas – candles and fairy lights can start fires, people can have more accidents and hurt themselves or damage furniture ..read more
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What does second lockdown mean for the rental market?
Gough Quarters | Bristol Letting Agency and Management
by Gough Quarters
3y ago
This week, the UK government took the decision to put the country into a second lockdown for 4 weeks, until the 2nd of December. During the first lockdown, this meant that the housing market went on a temporary hold, so do the same rules apply the second time around? Whether you’re a landlord or a tenant, here’s a rundown of the new rules and what they will mean for you. Is the rental market still open? Yes, under the new restrictions for the second lockdown, the property rental market is still open. The number one piece of guidance is to stay at home whenever possible, but there are some exce ..read more
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Landlord lowdown: Communicating with tenants
Gough Quarters | Bristol Letting Agency and Management
by Gough Quarters
3y ago
How well do you communicate with your tenants? This may not be something you’ve particularly thought about before, but with all the upheaval of 2020, good communication is more important than ever, and simply talking to each other can solve all sorts of problems before they get out of hand. So, if you’re a landlord who wants to build a friendly, professional relationship with your tenants, here are a few tips for truly effective communication. 1. Choose your channels You should give your tenants more than one way to get in touch with you, and it should work for both parties. For example, you s ..read more
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The 6 most popular places in Bristol to buy property
Gough Quarters | Bristol Letting Agency and Management
by Gough Quarters
3y ago
Bristol has long been a popular place to live, thanks to its vibrant culture, fantastic amenities, rich history and proximity to London. But recent research by property website Rightmove has shown that certain areas of the city are are particularly in demand right now. Out of the whole country, six of the top ten areas (not in London) where property prices have increased the most in the last decade are in Bristol. So where are they? Read on to find out! 6. Redcliffe Right in the heart of the city, bordering the river, Redcliffe is a property hotspot because of how close it is to the centre and ..read more
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How to make a small flat feel bigger
Gough Quarters | Bristol Letting Agency and Management
by Gough Quarters
3y ago
A small flat can be a tricky sell, especially right now when a top priority for many renters is having more space. However, for those who are living alone or on a tighter budget, there is still demand for smaller homes – and small doesn’t have to mean poky. If you’re a landlord with a small flat to rent, here are a few things you can do to make the most of the space so that new tenants will want to move in. 1. Freshen it up It’s a really good idea to freshen up a property between tenants – and that can be as simple as bringing in a professional cleaner and putting a new coat of paint on the wa ..read more
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