Posts by Homemaker Properties
Does your property have kerb appeal?
First impressions count and it is no different when buying a property. Failure to create the right impression from the outside could prevent potential viewers stepping over the threshold to view the rest of your property. Ensuring your property has kerb appeal will maximize the chances of achieving a sale. Look Again Start by taking…
Read MoreStudent Accommodation: 6 Top Tips for Students
It is never too early to start looking for student accommodation for the next academic year. Many Letting Agents across Coventry have started advertising properties to rent from August or September 2015 already. We have 6 top tips for looking for accommodation for next academic year! Take your time. Do not rush into making a…
Read MoreProperty Investment: Is Coventry a Property Hotspot?
Are you looking to invest in property in an area that can offer you affordable properties with access to a professional, experienced and knowledgeable power team? You have decided to invest in property; the next step is deciding where to invest. Homemaker Properties promotes Coventry as a Property Hotspot and considers the city to be…
Read MoreBuy-to-Let: An Attractive Income Investment
Property, in particular Buy-to-Let, is an increasingly attractive income investment while interest rates remain low and the stock market volatile. However, building a property portfolio is by no means easy and can be a daunting process, with many costly mistakes to be avoided. Like any investment, buy-to-let comes with no guarantees and you need to…
Read MoreOutlook for 2015
As 2014 came to a close, December saw the largest ever monthly fall in the price of new homes coming to the market. Despite the decline, property prices were still up by 7% for the year, according to the Rightmove House Price Index. Initial indications show that the property market is set to slow in…
Read MoreStamp Duty Reform
You have to pay Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) if you buy a property in the UK over a certain price. This is charged on all purchases of houses, flats and other land and buildings. Chancellor George Osborne’s autumn statement changed the way Stamp Duty works. The new rules came into force on 4 December…
Read MoreWhat to look for when choosing an estate agent
When it comes to selling what is likely to be the biggest asset you own, it is important to consider carefully the Estate Agent or Agents that you choose to market your property with. So where do you start? Research Start by finding out what Estate Agents are in your area. Local estate agents are…
Read MoreWhat to look for in your Letting Agent
With an ever increasing rental market it is becoming increasingly difficult to spot the rogue landlords and letting agents. Here are our top 7 tips of what to look for in your letting agent, courtesy of UKALA. Look for a reputable agent. Look for a good, reputable letting agent to take the stress out of…
Read MoreAll Homemaker Staff are now MLAS Accredited
All Homemaker Properties staff have become accredited landlords after going on the Midland Landlord Accreditation Scheme course. On Wednesday 3rd December, Craig, Alison, Aimee & Ann all went on the Midland Landlord Accreditation Scheme training seminar. After an informative day of training, provided by Landlord Mary Lathum the team came away as accredited landlords. This…
Read MoreHomemaker Team Exhibit at the Landlord and Letting Show
On Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th November the Homemaker Properties team exhibited at the Landlord and Letting Show at Stoneleigh Park. It was great to see such a good turn out and on behalf of the Homemaker Team, we would like to say a big thank you to everyone that came along and spoke to…
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