The Wellingborough Property Blog

  Four reasons to get your home ready to sell before Christmas Are you thinking of selling your home in the new year, but planning to wait until January? Sellers often wait until well after Christmas to get their home on the market, but there’s still time to get a head-start on 2022 by preparing to sell now.  We’ve already seen a 19% jump this month in the number of home-owners starting the selling process by requesting a  property valuation from an estate agent via Rightmove , compared to the same period last year.  With more homeowners getting ready to move, we can expect to see more properties for buyers to choose from in the new year. There are lots of reasons why it’s a great idea to  get your home ready to sell  before the festive season begins. Take a look. 1. Be ready for the ‘Boxing Day boom’ in buyer demand Boxing Day marks the start of the 2022 home-buying season. Every year we see more and more people browsing properties on Rightmove during the post-Christmas Day festive pe

  3 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT  LANDLORD INSURANCE IN  NORTHAMPTONSHIRE Are You Thinking About Investing In Landlord Insurance? While It May Not Be A Legal Requirement, You’re Leaving Yourself Open To A Huge Amount Of Risk Without It. Here are the most important things you should know about landlord insurance, including what it is and what type of insurance you should get. What Is Landlord Insurance? Landlord insurance provides you with protection against the risks associated with renting to tenants. Usually, landlord insurance includes protection against things like damages to the building or contents. But there are other optional policies you can take out, like cover for boiler breakages or missed rent payments. What Type of Landlord Insurance Should You Get? There are many different types of landlord insurance available. Each one will cover you for different circumstances. The main types of cover available include: Building  – Covers the repair of structural damage, plus fixtures and fitt

  5 THINGS TENANTS WANT FROM A RENTAL HOME IN NORTHAMPTONSHIRE The wish list for tenants is ever-growing. As the rental market becomes even more competitive, people are looking for more features in a rental than just a good location and a clean property. Using our expertise here at Chelton Brown, we’ve come up with the five things that Northamptonshire tenants want from a rental. 1. Ample Storage Space Storage space is one of the most desirable features for any home nowadays. New builds are prioritising storage in their designs as a standard practice. If your rental is an older building, then it’s likely that built-in storage is in limited supply. To attract tenants in Northamptonshire, consider providing them with access to the loft or a garden shed. If this isn’t available, you could supply a small wardrobe or set of drawers, or even invest in a built-in storage cupboard that can be squeezed into a hallway or living room. 2. Home Office Space Remote working is soaring in popularity.