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Make Your Home Greener with 0% Interest Loans for Green Home Improvements
In more recent years, homeowners have recognised the importance of creating sustainable, eco-friendly living spaces. They understand how green properties and energy-efficient homes not only contribute to a healthier environment, but, they also lead to long-term savings on energy bills. However, the cost of implementing green home improvements can be a significant barrier to many homeowners. Understanding this, the Nationwide Building Society has reduced the interest rate on Green Additional
Experian Boost: How the New Credit Scoring Will Empower First-Time Buyers to Obtain a Mortgage
Navigating the mortgage application process for first-time home buyers can be daunting, especially when trying to build and improve your credit score and history. To address this challenge and empower aspiring homeowners, Leeds Building Society has joined forces with Experian to introduce a ground-breaking, free initiative: Experian Boost. In this blog, we will take a look at this innovative credit scoring system, and explore how it is set to revolutionise
The top 10 features buyers and renters are looking for
Whether you are selling, letting, or simply curious about the market, it is interesting and helpful to understand what property features are most popular with buyers and renters. This information can help you market your property much more effectively, helping it attract the right interest and price. With this in mind, Rightmove recently surveyed 600,000 property listings, comparing the features listed with the number of enquiries. Let us have a
How can I speed up a property sale?
When selling your house, it can feel like the hard work is done once you’ve accepted that all important offer. However, there’s still a lot to do before you hand over the keys and complete. This stage can feel excruciatingly slow, but help is at hand. To help get you moving, we’ve put together our ten top tips on how to speed up a house sale before and especially after
Property of the month – 5 Bedroom House in Hiltingbury, Chandler’s Ford
This immaculate, detached, five-bedroom family home is set in sought-after Hiltingbury, Chandler’s Ford, with easy access to a range of amenities and leisure activities. Tucked down a private drive, behind electric gates, this exquisite property is spacious and inviting, offering the opportunity to create a dream-come-true home. The red brick exterior and impressive, oak front door, flanked by grand columns sets the tone as you are welcomed into the hallway.
October update: Our best homes for sale
Whether you are a local looking for a new pad or a newcomer to the Hampshire housing market, we are here to help you find your perfect match this season. From city-centre flats to rural retreats, there is something for every taste and budget. We are particularly lucky at the moment to have some stunning properties for sale in Hampshire and, to give you a flavour of what is out
Green Lettings: Promoting sustainability and energy efficiency in rental properties
The global push for sustainability and energy efficiency has sparked a transformation in the rental property market. By embracing sustainable practices, you reduce carbon emissions, conserve valuable resources, and enhance indoor air quality. Moreover, tenants are increasingly searching for environmentally responsible housing options, making it an attractive and smart decision, for you and your tenant. This topic is one of great interest to us too; thus, we at Charters are
The importance of property inspections
Welcome to Charters Estate Agents! As your trusted and experienced property experts, we understand the vital role property inspections play and the myriad benefits they bring to both landlords and tenants. Join us as we explore the compelling reasons why property inspections should be an integral part of your property management strategy. We firmly believe that tenant satisfaction is the cornerstone of successful property management. Regular property inspections provide an
5 Benefits to Using a Letting Agent for Landlords
Landlords face a myriad of challenges when trying to seamlessly manage investments. There are the complexities of tenant screening, legal obligations, marketing, rent collection, and property maintenance, quickly leaving a landlord feeling overwhelmed. Having a letting agent as a valuable ally, offering a suite of services designed to streamline operations and enhance the overall rental experience replaces that overwhelmed feeling into a stress-free, time and money-saving process. In this article,
Understanding your credit score for renting
Your credit score plays an important part in renting your ideal property. It is a key factor to look at before deciding which potential tenants to move in, and which applications are rejected. In this blog, we’ll explain what a landlord looks for in terms of your credit score, and how that impacts your chances of getting the keys to your next rental property. The power of a good credit