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Author: Lisa Curran

A kitchen in a property let by Currans Homes estate agency in Chester c/o a client who became an accidental landlord through circumstance.

Are you an accidental landlord?

Found yourself letting property through circumstance rather than a conscious decision to invest? You’re not alone.   This handy guide contains 7 key considerations to get you started on the right path to being a successful ‘accidental’ landlord.   ‘What is an accidental landlord?’ we

Evicting your tenant

How to legally get your property back   Most tenancies are a success, with tenants paying their full rent on time and landlords doing their part by providing good-quality homes. And the vast majority of tenancies end when the tenant chooses to move out –

Winter viewing? How to make yours a success

We all dream of a white winter wonderland. A thick layer of snowy icing on the lawn, roaring fires, candlelit windows, and movie afternoons wrapped in thick, downy duvets. Cue the spicy scent of mulled wine drifting in from the kitchen. If your home is

Licensing for HMOs

Your guide to the rules in England   Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) are different to single lets in a number of ways. The rules on fire safety are much tighter, you’ll need specialist mortgage and insurance products, and the management and maintenance demands are

Should you downsize, upsize or stay put Currans Homes

Benefits to downsizing, upsizing and right-sizing

Downsizing, upsizing and right-sizing – MAKE THE RIGHT MOVE FOR YOU Are you thinking about making a change to where you live? If you no longer need all the rooms in your home, you might have decided to downsize into something smaller. Or perhaps it’s

Reasons to change estate agents Currans Homes

Thinking of changing estate agents?

Our smooth move guide to changing estate agents A great agent will be focused on selling your home at the best price, in a timeframe that suits you. If everything goes well, they’ll put the right value on it, market it effectively, then negotiate and

6 pro styling tips to add thousands to your home’s market value

While renovating and expanding your living space can certainly increase market value. Elevating the allure of your home doesn’t always require a sledgehammer or architectural blueprints. There’s a subtle yet powerful approach that could potentially boost your home’s market worth by a staggering 4% to