Emsleys Blog

We're hosting a Charity Fun Day for St Gemma's Hospice on Sunday 16 July, 11am-3pm at Colton Cricket Club - save the date! Click on the link to find out more: http://www.emsleys.co.uk/blog/... For more information and updates, follow… Read More

Whether you’re a first time buyer or already on the property market, it’s easy to get caught up in the moment if you think you’ve found your dream home. However, when viewing a property, it’s important to ask as many questions as possible… Read More

As a Letting Agent, many landlords come to us saying that their property has been left in a really poor condition at the end of the tenancy and they ask how they could have avoided this happening. After delving deeper into the history of… Read More

So, you want to become a landlord? For first time landlords, my earnest advice is to ‘be prepared’! Location is key in lettings as much as it is in selling. Choose a property that suits the market. If the property will be based in… Read More

As of 1 December 2016, new provisions to the Immigration Act have been added. Further to the existing penalty notices, it is now a criminal offence if you knowingly let a property without a Right to Rent check, or as an agent knowingly… Read More

The long winter nights are upon us and this can present many risks for you and your property. Theft Dark nights and the lure of Christmas presents attract burglars. Try to keep gifts out of view and window displays to a minimum,… Read More

As a letting agent working for a busy estate agency, I tend to come across the same issues when conducting checks on a rental property or checking a property at the end of a tenancy. For example, with regards to cleaning, I often receive… Read More

When renting a property, there are a number of points tenants should consider: Affordability Calculate how much rent you can afford. A general guide is that your income needs to be 30 times the rent (i.e. Rent £500 – Income… Read More

Household pests can become an issue for anyone – regardless of who you are, where you live, how much money you have, or how good you are at housekeeping! Numerous types of insects and parasites can infest properties, but the key for… Read More

First impressions count, especially when letting your property. Your property is being interviewed by potential tenants and it pays to present it in its best light. Interested parties do not spend very long when… Read More

September is one of the busiest times of the year for property sales and with house prices on the increase, this year will be no exception. Buying a property is probably the biggest financial transaction of your life. Choosing the right… Read More

A question frequently asked by landlords is whether or not they should allow pets in their property. There are a number of things you ought to consider before making such a decision: Accepting pets can often increase the demand… Read More