The Accord Homes Blog

It’s every seller’s worst nightmare. You’re on the cusp of finalising the sale of your property when your buyer gets cold feet and runs for the hills. Just like that, your plans go out the window. If you’re part of a...

Homebuyers are heavily influenced by what they see, smell and hear, so here’s a guide to ensuring your property appeals to their senses. Did you know that when it comes to impressing a buyer, you have just half a minute to knock...

Recessions hit everyone right where it hurts: in the pocket. Everyone feels the pinch as prices rise and the cost of living spirals. Homeowners face the prospect of higher mortgage rates and rising bills. But what about landlords?...

If your dreams of a speedy property sale have hit the skids, it’s time to change strategies. Read on to discover the best way to get your sale back on track. No one likes admitting they’ve got something wrong. But if your home...

Many people are under the assumption that being a landlord is an easy ride. Get your tenants in, collect the monthly rent and that’s it, you’re laughing. Sounds like a dream… Unfortunately, it’s far from the truth, as most...

Spring officially starts next week, and with it comes a host of joys: longer days, trees in bud and flowers in bloom. And if you’re selling a property, there’s something else to celebrate – a spike in buyers looking to make...

As a tenant living in a rental property, you need to be aware of your rights. Fortunately, due to recent reforms in legislation, you’re now more protected than ever when it comes to matters of eviction and deposits. But what if...

The economic events of recent months have prompted plenty of to-ing and fro-ing in the housing market. While some buyers and sellers in Havering have paused to consider their situations, others have put their foot on the gas to...

You’ll see plenty of ghosts and ghouls trick-or-treating, but here are three frightening scenarios that haunt landlords all year round. Being a landlord can sometimes be unpredictable – but the experience is much less scary if...

This week’s sales article is all about what landlords need to know if they’re considering selling a buy-to-let property. It covers issues such as sitting tenants and tax implications. Over the last 12 months, it’s been...