
2022 DESIGN TRENDS: OUR GUIDE TO WHAT'S IN STORE FOR HOME DECOR NEXT YEAR

It's the middle of November, and your thoughts are probably turning to putting your feet up for Christmas. But with the new year just six weeks off, it's...

LANDLORD TAX TIPS: ALLOWANCES TO CLAIM, EFFICIENT EXPENDITURE & EASIER ACCOUNTIN

With the annual tax return deadline a couple of months off, what better time to explore preparing in advance to avoid all that late-night uploading on...

A step by step guide to your next tenant checkout

When it’s time for a tenant to move out, you want the process to go as smoothly as possible so new tenants can be moved in quickly and comfortably. ...

The nine golden rules for rental disputes

The coronavirus crisis has brought considerable pressure on everybody, including tenants and landlords. Many have been able to weather the storm by coming...

PRETTY VACANT: HOW TO STYLE YOUR BUY-TO-LET WITHOUT USING FURNITURE

Empty rooms can look a bit sad, and there are plenty of uninviting photographs out there of vacant buy-to-lets. It's a constant challenge for landlords and...

Gas Safety Checks 2021: What Private Landlords Must Know

Gas Safety Check Regulations For Private Landlords – A 2021 Guide For Buy To Lets...

SETTING THE SCENE: HOW TO BE READY FOR VIEWINGS EVERY DAY

No matter how neat and tidy they are, people always ask us how their home should look on viewings and whether they can improve their presentation. While...

The Top Five Renovation Mistakes Cardiff Homeowners Should Avoid

In this two-minute read, we look at the home renovations that don’t add value – and can make it harder to sell your property. If there’s a chance...

DEPOSIT DISPUTES: WHY DO SO MANY LANDLORDS LOSE?

Ending up in a dispute at the end of a tenancy is one of the least inviting prospects of being a landlord, and thankfully most tenancies end perfectly...

How Renters in Cardiff Can Outsmart Fraudsters

In this three-minute read, we explain how renters can avoid getting ripped off by fake landlords. Renters in AREA should be on their guard against...