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When is the best time to sell my house in Manchester?

Selling a home can sometimes be a long winded, drawn out process. One of the main things you can do to give your property the best chance of selling is simply to advertise it at the best time. This may sound crazy considering your house is the same in January as it is in June and you may think the time of year doesn't matter for selling a house, but you need to consider that potential buyers are people with lives and families and financial requirements and there will be some more opportune moments to put your house on the market.

According to data sources the most popular time to sell your home is between February and June and this can be pinned down to a number of reasons. Firstly, Spring and early Summer are when everything looks its best. Skies are blue, flowers are out, birds are singing and people are generally in a better mood which allows them to see the best in things. Good lighting also makes a huge difference and makes your house look prettier, brighter and less gloomy. Now it easy, houses to rent in manchester with roohool.

Some months, especially on the lead up to Christmas are financially tough on families so November and December are never very popular for people looking to buy houses. Also due to the colder, wetter conditions your house generally won't look as attractive, the area won't look as compelling and it is simply not the best time of year to show off how good your house really is.

Conversely, the end of summer (although one of the times your house will look its best) is not a particularly good time to sell purely because this is the time most people are on holidays, or saving for holidays so there are much fewer people actively looking to buy houses.

To not only give your house the best chance of selling but to also get the best price for your home you want to attract as many people at the same time as possible. If you were viewing a house that you liked and knew there are another 10 potential buyers viewing the same house and putting in offers, this can help push you to be more pro-active and make your best offers to ensure their best chances of having your offer accepted. Also if multiple buyers become engaged in a bidding war, this is only going to push the bids up and up, hopefully resulting in your home being sold for a very reasonable price.

Other things to consider are: Check what is going on in the area when you are looking to sell. If you have roadworks outside your home, for example, this can have a negative effect on buyers. Check with the local council for any major disruptive works. Even close to your home can have negative consequences.

How is the current housing market? Are prices at an all time high or low? If house prices are in a slump then you could be losing money by selling now.

What is the current economic situation. National and global factors can take their toll on property prices. When Brexit was first mentioned this had an initial negative effect on UK house prices purely because no-one was sure what was going to happen. It is best to check for other exterior factors that could have an impact on the price you can get for your home.

If your neighbour is selling, this can be a chance to get your home noticed by people who may not normally have seen it. Anyone viewing your neighbours home could potentially see that yours is for sale and request to view it. Also, if you make your house more appealing than your neighbours then you are putting yourself in a good position.

To recap the most promising months to put your home on the market are February, March, April, May and June. There are other small windows of opportunity but to give yourself the best chances of attracting a buyer then these are generally the months you should advertise in for best exposure.

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Key features that will help you sell your home faster

As home buyers are becoming more savvy and sensible, the things they look for when buying a new house are changing. Gone are the days where manicured gardens and timber beams topped everyone's list, we are now seeing a move to people wanting more practical and money-saving elements, and anything aesthetic that comes after is just a bonus.

There are hundreds of things you could add to your home to attract certain buyers, but it is good to bear in mind that what appeals to some may not appeal to others. For example adding a man-cave or sports bar may make your house ten times more appealing to a bachelor or young married couple but it could instantly turn off a single woman or family with young children as they may see it as a waste of a room and more work to remove it. In this example it would be better to leave the room empty and let the buyers imagination decide what they would want it to become. If you want to sell flat in birmingham and other cities of the U.K. as well, you can use roohool.com

It is also important to consider which home improvements to do if you are purely doing them to increase the value of your home. According to an article by Remodeling magazine (2019), most home improvements only increase the value of the property by around 50-80% of the project's cost, meaning that many projects could actually be losing you money.

Natural light is one thing everyone wants in a home. Having good light makes the entire home feel bright and fresh and a much nicer space to be in. If you have very limited light in your home then you may want to consider improving this. Depending on your budget you could enlarge a few windows to let in more light, add windows, or in limited spaces you could add light tunnels which bring sunlight down mirrored tubes into your living space, which is a great solution for small, dark spaces.

Double glazing. This has become a standard for people looking to buy a new home. If your house still has single glazing it will immediately put a lot of people off as they know it is an expensive job to have new windows fitted. If you do have interested buyers then they will likely try to knock the price down to compensate for the price of new windows.

Service your boiler. New buyers will want to know about your central heating system and make sure there are no potential problems they might face. If you have a fairly new boiler that has been recently services then this is a huge green tick for buyers.

Broadband. People spend a lot of their time online nowadays whether this is for work or pleasure and have a good broadband setup will alleviate any potential buyers worries about not being able to get online.

Nice Neighbours. If you get on with your neighbours, use this to your advantage. Moving into a home with good neighbours is always an uncertainty so make potential buyers comfortable by telling them how great the family next door are.

An energy efficient home. Potential buyers don't want to waste money on unnecessary heating bills. If your home has a good energy rating then this is always a positive for prospective buyers.

Ready to move in. If a buyer looks at your house and sees that they can move in without having to do any work then this is ideal and will put you in the best position to make a sale. Touch up paintwork, clean, tidy, de-clutter and get your home ready to sell!

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How to get the right tenant - Tips on renting a flat!!

You have spent time and money buying, decorating, cleaning and getting your flat ready to put on the rental market. But how do you help ensure that you get a good tenant who will look after your property as well as you would? We all see rental horror stories on television and want to avoid these kind of tenants but what steps can we realistically put in place which follow the law and protect ourselves and our property?

Firstly, make sure you do everything the right way and don't break the law. It may be worth reading up on the law regarding tenants as there are certain rules in place that even some established landlords are not aware of. For example, under the discrimination act,  if you have a No Pets policy on your property and refuse to rent to a visually impaired person with a guide dog you could find yourself in a lot of trouble as this can be classed as discriminating against a person's disability. Anything that gives certain tenants an unfair advantage or disadvantage can be considered discrimination. This is just one example but there are a number of laws governing tenants and landlords so please make sure to do your initial research to make sure you are doing everything above board.

Carry out background checks on prospective tenants

By carrying out credit checks on any possible new tenants to ensure there are no debts or underlying issues that might affect a tenant's ability to pay the rent you are protecting yourself and your property. Some tenants may be in a stable job job earning a good wage but if they have thousands of pounds worth of debt / credit cards etc. then this may be a cause for concern. Make sure you do thorough checks before accepting any new tenant.

Check your tenants employment status

Requiring your tenants to have a stable job is an intelligent move. If someone has been at their current job for over a year it is much more secure than someone who has only just stared a new job. Although there are hundreds of people starting new jobs all the time who have never missed a rent payment, your aim when renting out your property is to minimise any risk of the rent not being paid and if this comes down to choosing between someone in a stable job or someone who has just started, the odds will generally fall in favour of the person who has been in employment long term. Another good tip is to check whether the tenants salary will cover not only the rent but the additional bills and costs that come with living in your own home. A ballpark figure is if a salary is at least 30 times the monthly rent e.g. Someone earning a salary of £30k should be able to afford rent payments of £1000 per month.

Require a guarantor to cover the rent if the tenant is unable to make payments

Sometimes things go wrong and this can be the tenants fault or something completely out of their control and this is the reason we have guarantors. A guarantor makes sure that in the event a tenant is unable to pay, a landlord can still collect the rent money owed.

Ask for references

Asking for a reference from a previous landlord gives you a good insight into how someone is as a tenant and if there are any issues you should be aware of.

Hire a property management agency

Agents can take a lot of the stress out of renting your flat and can have different levels of involvement from simply collecting payments to actively advertising for and managing all new tenants. If you decide to go with an agent make sure you are aware of the fees, they can be pricey but at the same time they can take on a lot of the workload. Figure out what works best for you.

Meet prospective tenants

Meeting someone face-to-face give you the opportunity to see if you would be happy leaving your property in their hands. If you get a bad feeling about someone in person then they are probably not right. You don't have to rent your property to the first person who applies, however, please make sure that you never reject anyone on discriminatory grounds.

For more property tips, advice and information on renting a flat in Birmingham visit www.roohool.com

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How to get the right tenant - Tips on renting a flat in Birmingham

You have spent time and money buying, decorating, cleaning and getting your flat ready to put on the rental market. But how do you help ensure that you get a good tenant who will look after your property as well as you would? We all see rental horror stories on television and want to avoid these kind of tenants but what steps can we realistically put in place which follow the law and protect ourselves and our property or will you just put your property for sale. 

Firstly, make sure you do everything the right way and don't break the law. It may be worth reading up on the law regarding tenants as there are certain rules in place that even some established landlords are not aware of. For example, under the discrimination act,  if you have a No Pets policy on your property and refuse to rent to a visually impaired person with a guide dog you could find yourself in a lot of trouble as this can be classed as discriminating against a person's disability. Anything that gives certain tenants an unfair advantage or disadvantage can be considered discrimination. This is just one example but there are a number of laws governing tenants and landlords so please make sure to do your initial research to make sure you are doing everything above board.

Carry out background checks on prospective tenants

By carrying out credit checks on any possible new tenants to ensure there are no debts or underlying issues that might affect a tenant's ability to pay the rent you are protecting yourself and your property. Some tenants may be in a stable job job earning a good wage but if they have thousands of pounds worth of debt / credit cards etc. then this may be a cause for concern. Make sure you do thorough checks before accepting any new tenant.

Check your tenants employment status

Requiring your tenants to have a stable job is an intelligent move. If someone has been at their current job for over a year it is much more secure than someone who has only just stared a new job. Although there are hundreds of people starting new jobs all the time who have never missed a rent payment, your aim when renting out your property is to minimise any risk of the rent not being paid and if this comes down to choosing between someone in a stable job or someone who has just started, the odds will generally fall in favour of the person who has been in employment long term. Another good tip is to check whether the tenants salary will cover not only the rent but the additional bills and costs that come with living in your own home. A ballpark figure is if a salary is at least 30 times the monthly rent e.g. Someone earning a salary of £30k should be able to afford rent payments of £1000 per month.

Require a guarantor to cover the rent if the tenant is unable to make payments

Sometimes things go wrong and this can be the tenants fault or something completely out of their control and this is the reason we have guarantors. A guarantor makes sure that in the event a tenant is unable to pay, a landlord can still collect the rent money owed.

Ask for references

Asking for a reference from a previous landlord gives you a good insight into how someone is as a tenant and if there are any issues you should be aware of.

Hire a property management agency

Agents can take a lot of the stress out of renting flat in Birmingham and can have different levels of involvement from simply collecting payments to actively advertising for and managing all new tenants. If you decide to go with an agent make sure you are aware of the fees, they can be pricey but at the same time they can take on a lot of the workload. Figure out what works best for you.

Meet prospective tenants

Meeting someone face-to-face give you the opportunity to see if you would be happy leaving your property in their hands. If you get a bad feeling about someone in person then they are probably not right. You don't have to rent your property to the first person who applies, however, please make sure that you never reject anyone on discriminatory grounds.

For more property tips, advice and information on renting a flat in Birmingham visit www.roohool.com

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