Reeds Rains Blog
Welcome to the Reeds Rains blog. Here we share property news, and informative articles as well as the latest community news from our branches
Property inventories at the start and end of a tenancy - who should be there?
The checking in and out process is an important part of the tenancy, nevert...
The latest property price and rental news
Based on our recent market updates, average annual house price growth stoo...
How do you know if you are on the ‘right’ Buy to Let mortgage deal?
With hundreds of Buy to Let mortgages available, it’s not always easy to ...
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) came into force in April last ye...
Key laws you need ‘to know’ when letting a flat
With so many different ways of letting property, we thought it would be use...
Repair or Replace? Boilers
When you’re budgeting for maintenance, boilers are one of the bigger cost...
Tenant perspective: Zero deposits
The Zero Deposit Guarantee (ZDG) is a guarantee for landlords, taken out by...
Landlord advice: 5 things to look out for in 2019
With some legislation that’s already been passed coming into force and ot...
What happens if your letting agent isn't covered by Client Money Protection?
Would you book a holiday that wasn’t protected? Would you refuse an exten...
What Landlords need to know about damp, mould and condensation
Most rented properties suffer from damp at some point and, as a landlord, i...
Q: Should I invest in a Buy to Let house or flat?
This is one of the most common questions we get from investors and the answ...
15 tips for keeping on top of property maintenance
As we continue through our 150th birthday year, here are our top 15 tips fo...