The Kingshills Estate Agents Blog

The lettings sector used to be the Wild West of the property market, with a small group of unscrupulous agents giving the industry a bad name.Thankfully, the introduction of stricter regulations in recent years has sent many...

Being a landlord is a tricky business. There are nearly 200 different pieces of legislation covering the how, why, and when of managing a rental property. Here are just four that landlords are often not getting quite right.Deposit...

When choosing the right buy-to-let mortgage, landlords face a key decision: go with an interest-only deal or opt for a capital repayment arrangement. Both options have their pros and cons. Let’s take a closer look.Interest-only...

For most people, a mortgage is the biggest loan they’ll take out in their lifetime so, understandably, they want to land the best deal. But with hundreds of mortgage products on the market, it’s easy for homebuyers to feel...

The most significant property trend to emerge from the pandemic has been the surge in demand – from buyers and renters – for properties with gardens.The race for space is undoubtedly good news for landlords marketing...

New landlords often flirt with the idea of ditching traditional tenant selection processes and taking a DIY approach instead.After all, there are so many ways to source tenants these days – like Gumtree or social media – why...

The Help to Buy scheme is a government-backed equity loan opportunity. It is also referred to as ‘shared equity’. The scheme is currently only available on new build properties. The loan from the government is up to 20% of the...

When you’re a busy landlord juggling a multitude of responsibilities, it’s easy to let a crucial part of managing a property – regular inspections – slide.Landlords usually carry out inspections with clockwork regularity...

The month-long football festival AKA the Euros 2021 kicks off today.And the home nations of England, Scotland, and Wales are all competing to win the crown of the best national side in Europe.A win for England would be priceless,...

When it comes to selling a property, many people overlook the important role viewings play in the process.They mistakenly believe that viewings are simply about opening doors and making sure would-be buyers don’t nick any...