Residential Property
Damp and Mould: A Guide to Prevention and Management
As the rainy season approaches, it's time to start thinking about damp and mould. If left unchecked, they’ll make your property...
The New Labour Government and the Property Market
With the recent electoral victory for Labour and their subsequent policy announcements in the King's Speech, the property market stands...
Top 10 Ways to Reduce the Value of Your Home
There are many things outside of a homeowner’s control that can negatively impact the value of a property. Issues such as Japanese...
Is It Time To Make The Smart Move?
In the wild world of property management, keeping up with trends is as essential as finding the right tenant. In recent years, I've...
Insights and Trends of the Current Sales Market
As we navigate through 2024, the property sales market in the UK, particularly in Sussex and Brighton and Hove, presents an intriguing...
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...
RICS Red Book UK Supplement 2023: Key Updates and Their Impact
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) recently announced significant changes to the Red Book UK National Supplement,...
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,"...