How to value a house
Have you ever had several estate agents value your property and each one of them is different? That’s because valuing a property isn’t an exact art and there are several different factors that can influence the value. Before you know how to value your property, you need to first know what factors influence the value. […]
How to sell your house quickly
You might be moving to another country, relocating cities or just need to sell up because of personal circumstances, there are different things you can do to ensure the sale goes a little quicker. Be realistic with your asking price One of the biggest hurdles to a fast sale is an off-putting asking price. Research […]
How to add value to your home on a budget
Ultimately, the value of your house is determined by how much a buyer is willing to for it. Extensions, kitchen makeovers or loft conversions are all big ways to add value to your home, but they’re not realistic for everyone – especially if you want to sell soon. Big projects can add to the value […]
How to add value to your home
Whether you’re thinking of selling or just want to make the most of your home, certain projects are more valuable than others. Here’s how the projects that add the most value to your property and leave you in profit, and the ones that will leave you out of pocket in the long run. What adds […]
How to make money from the property market
Here are some great ideas to help you make money from investing in the property market: Use Local Knowledge If you’re looking to invest in property, it’s hard to know what will be good value and what will bring you the best return when you’re miles away from the place you want to invest in. […]
Effective marketing for your property
Even though there is a lot of talk about demand outstripping supply in the property market, vendors operate in a highly competitive market. With most buyers beginning their search online by checking out online property portals, listings only have a limited amount of time to stand out from the crowd and make a prospective buyer […]
Legislation that affects tenants
Legislation that affects tenants The Tenant Fees Act 2019 (England) From 1st June 2019 Fees which have been traditionally been payable by Applicants/Tenants are banned. There are still some payments required in connection with a Tenancy and these are; Rent Refundable tenancy deposit Refundable holding deposit (subject to terms)* Payments to change the tenancy when […]
Maintenance checks you can do yourself
Maintenance Hints and Tips There are many around the house jobs which are the responsibility of the Tenant and not the Landlord, in the first instance. Here we guide you through some of the normal household duties which Tenants are responsible for to help you along*. Gas Leak If you have a gas leak or […]
Your guide to holding deposits
What is a holding deposit? Each tenancy is subject to a holding deposit, payable when you apply for the property. Before your application can be fully considered, you will need to pay to us a holding deposit equivalent to 1 weeks’ rent for the property. This section explains what happens to that holding deposit and […]
Tenant FAQs
1) Why should every tenant use flatfair? Whilst removing the need for expensive deposits that often overlap between tenancies, flatfair also provide an easier, fairer way to pay for – or dispute – end of tenancy charges made by your landlord or letting agent. 2) How much does it cost? flatfair membership costs 1 week […]
