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As winter approaches, landlords and property owners/occupiers should take steps to winter-proof their properties. The benefits of this include lower energy bills, increased property value, improved comfort, reduced environmental impact, and minimised risk of damage from extreme weather. Here, we…

Are you looking for a new property? Knowing what features are in high demand is essential whether you’re buying or renting. To help you in your search, we have compiled a list of the top 10 most sought-after features for…

Landlords in England and Wales might already be privy to the modifications suggested to raise the minimal Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating demanded for rental residences. But if you’re not, then in brief, to meet the country’s goal of Net…

When renting out your home through a letting agency, it’s important to work with a firm which takes its compliance responsibilities seriously. In recent years, government regulation of the private rental sector has increased significantly, meaning landlords – and letting…

As a landlord, having a presentable, well-maintained property is crucial to keeping your tenants happy and willing to stay for the long-term. Because of this, you want to make sure that your home is suitably appealing to entice prospective tenants….

As a landlord, it’s important that you prioritise the safety of your tenants. This means increasing the security of your rental property to provide maximum protection against theft, break-ins, vandalism and other events that could potentially harm your tenants. Fortunately,…

For a local area to be attractive to tenants, it helps if it has a busy events calendar to keep people entertained, occupied and stimulated. Here at Parkgate Estates, we are lucky enough to operate in some of London’s most…