The Accord Homes Blog

What to do when something in your rental needs fixing? In this week’s lettings article, we look at how tenants should approach repairs and maintenance issues in their property. Problems in the home are a nuisance. Like when...

Is building your own home really worth it? In this week’s sales article, we explore the complex issues that may arise when building your own home. Come on, we’ve all done it. Switched onto a property programme and fallen into...

Should you be friends with your tenants? In this week’s lettings article, we look at how to maintain a professional relationship with tenants. As a landlord, it’s important to build a good relationship with tenants. You want...

For England and Wales only – the rules are different in Scotland. In this sales piece, we look at what buyers need to know about probate properties. Picture this: After a long and exhausting property search you finally find the...

This lettings article looks at how landlords can get tenancies off on a good footing. If you’re a landlord about to settle a new tenant into a property, there’s one phrase that should be your guiding mantra: “Start as you...

In this week’s sales article, we look at plant species that affect house sales and why buyers should be made aware of them. Post pandemic, having outside space has taken on a whole new level of importance and can add significant...

Is renting the best option for you? In this week’s lettings article, we look at the advantages of renting a property over buying. The pitfalls of renting are always shouted about: too expensive, dodgy landlords, broken...

Are you planning to sell your home in the new year? Here’s a checklist to help you prepare for your next move. Have you got an exciting plan for 2023? A move to a bigger home to accommodate your growing family? Or perhaps you...

This sales article looks at the benefits of selling to a first-time buyer and how to attract them to a property. First-time buyers are key drivers in the property market and could be the ideal candidate to purchase your home. So,...

In this lettings article, we look at why landlords should consider improving their property’s energy efficiency. With summer officially starting in a few weeks, most people will have banished all thoughts of winter and the dark,...