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Insight – why you should sell with an agent who stands out from the crowd
In estate agency, reputation, trust, good relations, recommendations and high levels of customer service are all vitally important – and have arguably become even more important since the start of the pandemic, given the booming nature of the market and the sheer...
Block management case study – how are we helping East Sussex freeholders and leaseholders?
Whether you are the freeholder of a building or a leaseholder (who may have a share of the freehold), it's important that you work with the best block management agency in your area. Managing blocks of purpose-built properties is a complex process which has become...
Preparing a property to let – how can landlords benefit from high tenant demand?
Preparing a property to let – how can landlords benefit from high tenant demand? It's a great time to let a property as demand from prospective tenants continues to soar and stock levels of available rental homes remain low. In areas such as Hastings, Eastbourne and...
Landlords – how much could you save by switching your buy-to-let mortgage?
In recent years, a number of tax disincentives have been introduced to make the life of landlords much harder, and potentially much less profitable. The phasing out of mortgage interest tax relief, which reached 0% from April last year, was one measure brought in to...
PRS regulation – what are the key dates for East Sussex landlords in 2021?
PRS regulation - what are the key dates for East Sussex landlords in 2021? Now 2021 is underway, it remains clear that the 12 months ahead will be a challenge for landlords. On top of dealing with the ongoing impact of the pandemic, there are various legislation...
Revealed – three-step plan to stop rent arrears costing you thousands
One of the most significant consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic for landlords has been a rise in rent arrears. With many tenants put on furlough or made redundant, the impact on personal finances means many have struggled to pay rent. When renters fall behind with...
Oakfield Estate Agents announce acquisition of Andrews Estate Agents in Hastings, Bexhill and Eastbourne
Neil Newstead Founder and CEO of Oakfield Estate Agents is delighted to announce the acquisition of Andrews Estate Agents (Hastings, Bexhill and Eastbourne). Andrews Hastings Branch was first opened in 1973, over this time Andrews have built an amazing reputation and...
RENT ARREARS! East Sussex Landlords could you afford to lose £9,500 this year?
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a financial impact on a large portion of the population due to enforced business closures, struggling market sectors and redundancies. Many people who have struggled financially are private residential tenants who may have been unable to...
Tenant right-to-rent checks – are yours up to date?
As a landlord, you can’t legally allow someone to live in a rental property as their sole or main residence under a tenancy agreement unless they’re a UK citizen, from Switzerland or the European Economic Area (EEA), or have what’s called a Right to Rent in this...
What is Section 13 – and how can I raise my rent?
Any landlord needs to be sure their rental property is a viable investment, and, from time to time, it may be necessary to increase the rent charged to guarantee a level of income and to stay in line with what is being charged for similar properties in an area. You...