We can’t believe it either, we’re turning 10! And what a journey it has been, from landlords to tenants, new friends and old ones, we can truly say it’s been a joyful ride. And we couldn’t have done it without your support. We’ll be celebrating in all sorts of ways, so keep your eyes open […]
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There once was a landlord who had his property advertised by an agency for two months. The property had a few viewings but received no constructive feedback at all. He was also asked to reduce the price of the property twice. Exasperated, the landlord contacted Luscombe & Co. We advertised the property on Saturday, did […]
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You know how it goes, you get up in the morning with big plans for the day, but before you know it, you’re caught up in loads of little things that need your attention and you’re not getting any real work done. As we are landlords ourselves, we know how frustrating this can be. We […]
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It’s 1am, your phone rings. It’s your tenant, the boiler’s broken and it’s the middle of winter. You knew you had to have it checked a few months ago, but just didn’t get around to it. You get up and start phoning around for a contractor which is probably going to cost you an arm […]
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This is not the first time this has happened. You’re sitting at home one evening, having a nice time with your family. Suddenly you get a text. It’s your tenant, he’s locked himself out. This is the nightmare many landlords sit with everyday. If you’re a current or prospective landlord, the whole process can seem […]
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Newport in Gwent has just been identified as the fastest moving area in Britain for home sellers by Rightmove, the UK’s largest online real estate portal and property website. Homes in Newport only take about 52 days to find buyers. This time last year, it took a third longer. This dramatic increase can be attributed […]
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What is MEES? MEES stands for Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards which will come into effect on 1 April 2018. What does this mean? The government introduced MEES which states that any property with an EPC rating of ‘F’ or ‘F-below’ may not be rented out from 1 April. Every property has an EPC rating (Energy […]
Read MoreHave you ever wondered what a Deposit Protection Scheme is and why it matters to you as a Landlord? Before we explain, we’re going to tell you a little story: Mr. Landlord came into Luscombe & Co’s letting office this week. He was completely distraught and concerned about the situation he was currently in. He […]
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“I want to invest in properties.” Has this line ever crossed your mind? Then watch this property update.
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Excuse yourself from costly updates When you own a home, pouring money into remodeling projects is tempting, even though you are not likely to recoup the money when you sell. As a renter there is freedom in knowing you can’t remodel even if you wanted to. This unspent money can become savings for retirement or […]
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