As a tenant, you might worry about the cost of all this. But fear not, there are many effective ways to keep your rental property warm this winter while keeping costs down. It’s always a challenge to keep your home warm in winter and if you’re a tenant, you might not be able to make big changes to insulate it more, but you can use a few tricks to retain heat as the mercury falls. Close your...
Recently-released government directives put the responsibility for damp and mould in rental properties on their landlords. The new guidance places private landlords on the same footing as councils and housing associations in that they could face unlimited fines if they don’t do anything to resolve damp and mould issues in their properties. Damp and mould “not the result of lifestyle...
As an older town, Cheltenham has a varied and interesting selection of rental properties for you to look at and here are just three of the homes that we’re particularly keen on right now. Selkirk Street, Cheltenham, GL52 2HH, £1,750pcm This two-bedroomed detached mews house is situated in the popular Pittville area of Cheltenham and is well worth a viewing. It’s immaculately presented...
Living in a rental doesn’t mean that you can’t decorate for Christmas; you just have to get smart about it and avoid using nails, screws or adhesive putty so that your landlord stays full of festive spirit into the next year. Here’s just five stress-free ways to bring Yuletide cheer into your rental this Christmas. Have a 2D Christmas tree Guaranteed not to drop any pine needles or...
If you’re planning to move to Cheltenham then you might be looking for somewhere that’s close to the town centre so your new life is that little bit more convenient. We’ve always got great rentals on offer for whatever you’re looking for, so if it’s easy access or a short commute you’re after, these three properties will fit the bill. High Street, Cheltenham GL50 3HD, £1,050pcm This...
There’s still tough competition for rental properties in many parts of the UK, with tenants in some regions battling against 20 other applicants for the keys to a new home. It can be a depressing process to fall in love with a house or an apartment and its location only to hear the letting agent say “We do have other applicants interested…” What you need is an edge over all the others, so use...
Moving into a new home, especially if it’s in a new area, is an exciting process. It’s a fresh start, with maybe a new job and new friends, as well as new places to explore. All that newness can feel a bit overwhelming, however, as you’re also dealing with the nuts and bolts of moving such as unpacking and sorting out your broadband provider. To help you along, we have some handy tips for your...
Moving to a new home is always stressful and there’s often fees to pay, alongside deposits if you’re renting. One deposit your letting agent might discuss with you is a holding deposit. Paying a holding deposit can be handy, especially in a competitive rental market, so it’s a good idea to have the funds ready as soon as you start looking for a new tenancy. It also helps to know what a holding...
You might think that if you have £250,000 or less to spend that your options for a Cheltenham property are limited, but you’d be wrong. There are a number of great places within your budget just waiting for you to fall in love with them. William Gough Close, Cheltenham, GL51 0QL £230,000 This three-bedroomed mid-terrace house on the outskirts of Cheltenham is ideal for first-time buyers or...
Autumn can be a great time to put your property on the market. People are back from holiday, the children are back in school and thoughts turn to Christmas or New Year celebrations in a new home. Even though the prevailing winds might be in your favour, you still need to make your place stand out from the competition, so follow these handy tips to bag that autumn sale. Bring in some autumnal decor Summer...