Guide for First-time Home Buyers Viewing Properties: Caveat Emptor

“I’m going for my first viewing. What kind of questions should I ask the estate agent?” If you are looking to buy a new home, you might be daunted by what you should be checking for and what questions to ask the agent during viewings. ...

First-Time Sellers Guide – Your Next Steps Once You’ve Decided to Sell

*This article follows on from our First Time Sellers Guide – Prior to Marketing. Congratulations, you have decided to sell your property. It’s a big, exciting step but it can also be an unnerving time as you go from being a landlord to ...

“My property is not selling. Is it better to rent?”

We are increasingly receiving this question as the year winds down fast towards the end of the year. These homeowners put the property up on the market in late spring and throughout the summer and have seen no traction. If the mortgage ...

First Time Sellers Guide – Prior to Marketing

This is a blog aimed at current landlords, looking to sell their property for the first time through an estate agent. The steps can be a handful to consider so we’ve broken down the blog to pre- and post-marketing. At Marybow Property, ...

“Should I rent out my property furnished or unfurnished?”

This is a question that we get every time a new enquiry comes to us. No question about our fees, just that the new would-be landlord is keen to know whether the property to rent should be furnished or, preferably, unfurnished. Here is ...

“Should I Carry Out Maintenance Work Before A New Tenancy Begins?”

The easing of the pandemic restrictions has made many landlords realise the benefits of employing a reputable agent to manage their properties. One of our most frequently asked questions is: “Should I carry out maintenance work before ...

Get Ready for Winter

The clocks have turned back, the days are getting shorter and the nights colder, which can only mean one thing: winter is coming! Don’t get caught out. Prepare for winter with these easy-to-implement home maintenance tips. Maintain a ...

Coronavirus and Housing

With all that has happened in the past month, we know this is a difficult time in so many ways. We hope you will find this blog helpful with advice on how to cope with housing issues arising from the COVID-19 crisis. Please note the ...

East End Trade Guild Interview

  We are pleased to announced that we have been featured in the East End Trades Guild’s blog.

Home Staging – Is It Worth The Effort?

So, you’ve decided to sell your property. After all the hard work of weighing up the pros and cons of selling and choosing your agent to sell for you or deciding to take the DIY approach, it would be a mistake to underestimate the ...