7 Steps to Becoming a Residential landlord in Hampstead

There are a number of reasons people become residential landlords. Often, it’s because someone wants to do more with their savings and sees property as a sound investment with a regular income. It might also be that a person becomes an accidental landlord after inheriting a property or moving into a house with a partner. […]

Own a First-Time Buyer Property in Hampstead? Consider Letting it for 12 Months

So, you have a property to sell, and it would be ideal for a first-time buyer? Did you know that many first time buyers are struggling to get mortgage deals right now as lenders become more risk-averse and house prices boom? This, coupled with financial hardship for some first-time buyers means that your property could […]

Landlords: How To Keep Your Tenants Happy

As a landlord, you want stability, and you want to be confident in the knowledge that good tenants are going to stay and the rent will continue coming in. Here, we look at how landlords can keep their tenants happy – and why it is so important. Happy tenants = happy landlord There are many […]

Should You Work With a Letting Agent as a Landlord?

Are you wondering whether you should work with a letting agent as a landlord? Depending on your situation, working with a letting agent can be a great way to save time, money and stress. If you’re wondering what a letting agent does and whether you should work with one, here’s everything you need to know […]

Should You Let a Property Furnished or Unfurnished in London?

Are you in the midst of deciding whether you should let your property furnished or unfurnished? Many factors come into play when making the decision, like the location, target market, and your return-on-investment goals. If you’re on the fence about letting a property furnished or unfurnished, here’s an overview of the pros and cons to […]

10 Tips for Buy-to-Let Success

Buying a property and letting it out can be very rewarding. Not only do you receive a rental income, but the property itself should also increase in value over time. The property you are renting out is an investment, but you must make sure that it is looked after and well maintained. Of course, you […]

Has Coronavirus changed Property Viewings?

Virtual Tours are now available for all of our properties Here at Excel we always dedicate our time and efforts into using the best technology and the most advantageous marketing tools available. We pride ourselves on having a modern, forward thinking approach and are always looking to apply this to improving the customer experience. We […]

What are the new Stamp Duty changes?

The chancellor, Rishi Sunak, has announced that from 15th of July 2020 until 31st of March 2021, there will be no stamp duty to pay on property purchases up to £500,000.   What is Stamp Duty and how much would you normally pay?  You must pay Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) if you buy a property or land over a certain price in England […]

New legislation comes into force from 1st July 2020 for Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector

The Government has now published the guidance for The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020.   Landlords will have to ensure every fixed electrical installation is inspected and tested before the tenancy begins, for all new private tenancies in England from 1st of July 2020 and existing tenancies from 1st of April 2021. As a landlord you will also need to make sure that the […]