Oliver James

Choosing a Letting Agent: What Landlords Need to Know How can you spot a top letting agent from a master of mediocrity? Read on to find out. Landlords use letting agents for all sorts of reasons. Some need help navigating red tape...

What Football Fans Need to Know about the Women’s World Cup An incredible summer of sport is about to get even better when the Women’s World Cup kicks off next week (20 July). Australia and New Zealand are hosting the...

Tenants’ Guide to a Safe and Relaxing Summer At last summer is here, so what are your plans? Have you booked an exciting getaway in an exotic location? Or is the aim to kick back and relax on home turf? Whatever you’ve lined...

How an Estate Agent Could Help You Sell Your Home If you’re selling a property, you’ve got a big decision to make. Which estate agent do you pick? Should you go with an independent local agency or choose a big-name brand?...

Should You Renovate Your Property Before Going to Market? Before selling your home, you might be thinking about ways to add value or unlock potential so buyers can get a feel for what it would be like to live there themselves. But...

Best Ways to Contact Your Landlord Problems in the home are a nuisance. Like when you’ve got a leaky tap and the drip drip drip drives you to distraction, or when your fridge packs up and food goes to waste. When things go...

The Best Online Accounts for DIY Hacks and Help If you’ve got wonky shelves or pictures that you keep meaning to put up but haven’t got around to doing, are your DIY skills holding you back? Can’t tell a drill bit from a...

Is Self-Building Really Worth It? Come on, we’ve all done it. Switched onto a property programme and fallen into the daydream of building our very own house. A walk-in wardrobe, a home cinema, a room just for shoes… sounds...

Keep It Formal – Why You Should Maintain a Professional Relationship with Tenants As a landlord, it’s important to build a good relationship with tenants. You want them to feel comfortable in their new home and to care for it,...

Guide to Creating a Dog-Friendly Garden Are there hidden hazards in your garden that could make your pooch ill and leave you with costly vet bills? Here’s a guide to keeping your garden safe and secure for your dog. Fencing The...