Top tips to sell a home with pets
Can having a pet impact your chances of selling your property? In a word – yes. With the often cold and wet weather in the UK, most homeowners allow their pets to live inside their homes as a furry family member. While a pet can make a welcomed addition to a family and one’s emotional […]
What To Do If a Tenant Won’t Pay Rent | Top Tips
You’ve found the perfect tenants, they’ve moved in without issue, and you’re expecting smooth sailing with the tenancy. But then you check your bank account and find that rent hasn’t been paid that month. If your tenant won’t pay rent – What do you do? There are a number of different options available. Guild Members […]
Boris Bounce is not just in London
Recent reports from London based estate agents have said that buyers are flocking back to the capital in record numbers since the decisive election result. Over the past three years, political uncertainty and the Brexit stand-off were keeping buyers at bay, however, it seems the market freeze has thawed, and confidence is coming back. “As […]
How to find a tenant quickly to prevent a void period
No one wants an empty house. One of the main worries that many landlords experience is the possibility that a month or more will pass between lets without any rental income. It is crucial to minimise void periods where possible by acting fast and making sure you get the next tenant for your property. It […]
Judges selected for The Guild Awards
The Guild is delighted to announce its guest judges for The Guild Awards 2020. Together, they will be carefully selecting The Guild winners who will raise their trophy on the 12th February 2020 at QEII Centre in central London. The panel of judges includes Iain McKenzie, CEO of The Guild, Simon Whale from Kerfuffle, Ben […]
SAS, Everest, The Guild Conference
English former soldier, adventurer, best-selling author and television presenter from Channel 4’s popular SAS: Who Dares Wins series, Ant Middleton has been confirmed as the keynote speaker for The Guild of Property Professional’s conference which will take place on 12th February next year at the QE11 Centre in London. “Having the right mindset is key […]
Buyer Beware: Serious Building Problems That A Home Survey Will Detect
The legal principle of caveat emptor (‘let the buyer beware’) may date back centuries but it still applies to today’s conveyancing process. It puts the onus squarely on the buyer to find out if there are any physical defects with the property before committing to the transaction. Unfortunately, more than seven million home buyers don’t […]
The best places to live in England
Across England there are a variety of unique and beautiful places to live and work which offer individuals their perfect lifestyle. We asked our Guild agents their opinions on where the best places to live in Britain with a good quality of life are. Here’s what they shared… 1. London “Believe it or not, London […]
New national model for shared ownership should help thousands
According to a release issued by the government, a package of measures to help people on lower-income get onto the housing ladder have been confirmed by Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick. The release states that the plans for a new national model for shared ownership will help thousands of lower-income earners get their foot on the […]
Buying a commuter property
There’s much to think about when determining whether the commuter lifestyle is for you, and if so, what you should examine when looking for a suitable property. The rationale behind your desire to live outside a major centre will also affect the rentability of a property, impacting the return on investment. Crunch The Numbers There […]