The huge problems facing tenants and landlords in the rental market in Wales
By Sandra Blake on 17th May 2022,Tenants battling soaring rents and tight vacancy rates have turned to “desperate measures” in the struggle to find a home, while property managers are...
A step by step guide to your next tenant checkout
By Benjamin Churchill on 22nd Jul 2021,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
By Benjamin Churchill on 19th Jul 2021,The coronavirus crisis has brought considerable pressure on everybody, including tenants and landlords. Many have been able to weather the storm by coming...
Gas Safety Checks 2021: What Private Landlords Must Know
By Benjamin Churchill on 14th Jul 2021,Gas Safety Check Regulations For Private Landlords – A 2021 Guide For Buy To Lets...
2021 Paint Trends: Why Magnolia is Out, and Dead Salmon is in!
By Will Roberts on 24th Feb 2021,In this three-minute read, we look at the paint colours that are making a splash in 2021. For millions of Brits, getting through this pandemic has been a...
The Top Five Renovation Mistakes Cardiff Homeowners Should Avoid
By Benjamin Churchill on 17th Feb 2021,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...
How Renters in Cardiff Can Outsmart Fraudsters
By Benjamin Churchill on 8th Feb 2021,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...
Top Tips for First-Time Landlords in Cardiff
By Benjamin Churchill on 25th Jan 2021,In this three-minute read, we share five top tips if you’re thinking about renting out your property for the first time. Deciding to become a landlord...
Three Ways Cardiff Landlords Can Beat Blue Monday
By Benjamin Churchill on 18th Jan 2021,In this three-minute read, we look at ways to prevent the tenant/landlord relationship from turning sour. We hate to be the bearers of bad news but today...
How Cardiff Landlords Can Turn the Tables on Unflattering Stereotypes
By Benjamin Churchill on 11th Jan 2021,In this two-minute read, we look at the benefits of building a good relationship with your tenant. Type 'landlords are' into Google, and the words that...
10 Ways Landlords in Cardiff Can Make 2021 A Success
By Benjamin Churchill on 5th Jan 2021,In this two-minute speed read we look at 10 things you can do as a landlord to make 2021 a year to remember for all the right reasons. Review your buy to...
2020 Rental Trends That Cardiff Landlords Can Cash In On
By Benjamin Churchill on 30th Dec 2020,In this two-minute read, we look at how the private rental sector changed in 2020. 2020 is the year the property world’s most famous mantra –...
SEASON'S LETTINGS: YOUR LANDLORD CHRISTMAS CHECKLIST
By Benjamin Churchill on 23rd Dec 2020,SEASON'S LETTINGS: YOUR LANDLORD CHRISTMAS CHECKLIST There are some interesting parallels between landlords and Santa Claus. For a start, you’re often...
The Best Way Cardiff Landlords Can Enjoy Peace Of Mind at Christmas
By Benjamin Churchill on 21st Dec 2020,In this two-minute read, we look at why landlords who self-manage their buy-to-lets can never really put their feet up at Christmas. Picture this: It’s...
How to Avoid Falling off a Financial Cliff if Your Tenant Stops Paying Rent
By Benjamin Churchill on 14th Dec 2020,In this three-minute read, we explain why every AREA landlord needs a Plan B to protect their investment if a tenant falls into arrears. Despite public...
NO VACANCY: KEEPING YOUR RENTAL PROPERTY OCCUPIED
By Benjamin Churchill on 8th Dec 2020,They say that death and taxes are the only two certainties of life. Well, if you're a landlord, you might be feeling that empty weeks at your rental...
Good Tenants + Great Letting Agents = Happy Landlords in Cardiff
By Benjamin Churchill on 7th Dec 2020,In this three-minute read, we look at the two biggest decisions landlords in Cardiff make when renting out their property. Life is a daily...
A Guide for Cardiff Landlords on the Costs of Letting a Property
By Benjamin Churchill on 1st Dec 2020,In this three-minute read, we outline the costs and expenses landlords encounter when letting a property. To succeed as a landlord, you need to have a...
Six Ways ‘Real’ Letting Agents Help Landlords in Cardiff
By Benjamin Churchill on 23rd Nov 2020,In this 3-minute read, we look at the reasons landlords in Cardiff need to think carefully about how they let their rental properties out. If you believed...
Should Landlords in Cardiff Allow Tenants to Keep Pets?
By Benjamin Churchill on 16th Nov 2020,In this three-minute read, we look at the pros and cons of letting a property to a tenant with a pet. Should tenants be allowed to keep pets in rental...
Five Super Tips to Make Renting Simpler in Cardiff
By Benjamin Churchill on 9th Nov 2020,In this two-minute read, we look at five fantastic tips to help people looking to rent a property in Cardiff One thing that seems almost Covid-19 proof is...
Why Cardiff Landlords Need to Be Proactive About Energy Ratings
By Benjamin Churchill on 2nd Nov 2020,In this three-minute read, we look at the latest developments on Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings and what they mean for landlords. With so...
What four things are terrifying landlords in Cardiff?
By Benjamin Churchill on 26th Oct 2020,In this terrifying two-minute read, we look at what ghoulish goings-on are keeping landlords up at night—a Halloween Week Special. There are many...
The Documents that Cardiff Landlords Must Have
By Benjamin Churchill on 19th Oct 2020,In this three-minute read, we look at the documentation landlords need to meet their legal obligations – and avoid messy disputes. First-time landlords...
Why Landlords in Cardiff Shouldn’t Take Things Personally
By Benjamin Churchill on 12th Oct 2020,In this three-minute read, we look at why a landlord needs a professional mindset, and what can go wrong if emotions cloud your judgment. There’s a line...
Seven Ways to Deal with Nightmare Tenants
By Benjamin Churchill on 5th Oct 2020,In this three-minute read, we look at how landlords can manage tenants who are noisy, aggressive or destructive. Let’s start with the good news: the vast...
Ten Things Landlords in Cardiff Need to Know
By Benjamin Churchill on 21st Sep 2020,In this three-minute read, we look at the ten most important things a landlord needs to succeed. If you’re contemplating becoming a landlord, here’s a...
Welsh Government Announce Changes To Eviction Notice Periods
By Benjamin Churchill on 16th Sep 2020,In this 2 minute read The Welsh Government has today announced its intention to retain increased notice periods for evictions to 31st March 2021. Notice...
Four Simple Steps to Ensuring Your Cardiff Home is Gas Safe
By Benjamin Churchill on 9th Sep 2020,In this two-minute read, we look at how you can keep your home and family safe as the weather turns colder. Next Monday (14th) sees the tenth annual Gas...
Six Ways Landlords in Cardiff Can Ride Out a Recession
By Benjamin Churchill on 7th Sep 2020,In this three-minute read, we explain how landlords can navigate their way through choppy economic waters and achieve good returns on their investment....
Are Your Tenants Struggling To Maintain Their Rent Or Household Bills?
By Benjamin Churchill on 2nd Sep 2020,From tody, landlords and lettings agents will be able to signpost tenants struggling with their rent, income or housing benefits to a new independent...
What Landlords in Cardiff Need to Know About Cannabis Factories
By Benjamin Churchill on 31st Aug 2020,In this three-minute read, we look at how landlords can prevent their property from being used for cannabis production....
What landlords in Cardiff need to know about the new eviction ban update
By Benjamin Churchill on 24th Aug 2020,A 2-minute read updating landlords about what the new extension on evicting tenants means for them and how we’re helping them avoid the worst-case...
The Most Common Mistakes Landlords in Cardiff Make
By Benjamin Churchill on 19th Aug 2020,In this three-minute read, we look at the most common mistakes landlords make and share some simple, musical theatre-inspired tips, to help you protect...
What Landlords in Cardiff Need to Know About Insurance
By Benjamin Churchill on 12th Aug 2020,In this three-minute read, we explain what landlord insurance is and how to protect your property investment. If the mere mention of the word...
Some Good News!
By Benjamin Churchill on 11th Aug 2020,We are delighted to share with you that Harry Harper Sales & Lettings has been awarded the highest level agent audit rating of...
Seven steps to being a successful landlord in Cardiff
By Benjamin Churchill on 5th Aug 2020,In this two-minute read, we look at seven fundamental steps landlords in Cardiff need to take to put themselves and their rental properties on the path to...
Where Landlords in Cardiff Stand When It Comes to Evictions
By Benjamin Churchill on 29th Jul 2020,In this three-minute read, we look at the latest news on the evictions front and the moves needed to avoid legal action. It takes flexibility, compassion,...
The Court ruling all Landlords in Cardiff need to know about
By Benjamin Churchill on 22nd Jul 2020,In this three-minute read, we look at what a recent court ruling that found a "no DSS" letting ban was unlawful means for landlords in Cardiff....
What landlords in Cardiff need to know about the Green Homes Grant
By Benjamin Churchill on 15th Jul 2020,In this two-minute read, we look at what the new grant scheme for green home improvements mean for landlords. Chancellor Rishi Sunak made the big...
How landlords in Cardiff can avoid making two big mistakes
By Benjamin Churchill on 14th Jul 2020,In this three-minute read, we look at what two critical decisions to make when it comes to renting out a property. Both these critical choices can have...