Residential Property
Double Whammy for Empty Properties
Landlords, listen up! From 1st April this year, a new regulation came in relating to empty properties – a 100% council tax premium...
Navigating the Maze: Essential Steps for Setting Up an Assured Shorthold Tenancy
So, you've got tenants lined up for your property. Congratulations! But before welcoming your first tenants through the door, it's...
Larger First Time Deposits and their Effect on the Market
The dream of homeownership has always glittered for first-time buyers in the UK. But realising that dream has gotten tougher, thanks...
A Resurgent Market Peels Back the Winter Gloom
As we trade New Year's confetti for resolutions, a curious spark has ignited in the housing market. While whispers of uncertainty lingered...
What's in Store for 2024?
As we draw to the end of another year, we always take time at Eightfold Property to reflect on the year that we've had, our successes...
The Importance of Void Periods in Residential Tenancies
For landlords, the period between the end of one tenancy and the start of the next can be a source of concern. Known as "void periods,"...
Can Eco Improvements Help a Property Sale?
In the property industry, it is essential to keep a finger on the pulse of evolving market trends and dynamics that shape the property...
Extending Your Lease
Flats and houses owned on a leasehold basis diminish in value as lease lengths shorten to less than 90 years. Once your lease length...
Watch this Space
At the start of the week, I finished working with Dan on our monthly newsletter update to send out, and we know that the hottest topic...
The Difficult Balance between Rights and Obligations for Gas Safety Inspections
As a landlord, one of the most important responsibilities is to ensure the safety of tenants by conducting regular gas safety inspections....
The Art of Moving with Pets
Being an animal lover of the highest order, when it comes to moving home and having pets, there are always extra factors to keep in...
Services and Responsibility
Something that is becoming more commonplace as landlords look to improve their offering to attract tenants (and in particular, in the...