Tenant Advice

Constantly evolving regulations, a fluctuating market, ever-changing neighbourhoods… the property market is a constantly-moving industry that requires expert insight and knowledge. Private Property provides the latest news and advice on everything property related for all sides of the spectrum. In our one-stop Property Advice portal, you can find:

Beware the troublesome roommate
Property Advice

Beware the troublesome roommate

Sharing a flat has many advantages but in order to ensure that things don’t turn sour, it’s important to set ground rules at the outset.

Doing retirement in style
Lifestyle and Decor

Doing retirement in style

While moving from a larger home into a smaller retirement option can seem quite daunting, it’s also a great time to declutter and start afresh. Here’s how to get your retirement home looking good.

Plan ahead to avoid the stress of moving house
Property Advice

Plan ahead to avoid the stress of moving house

While there is generally a great deal of excitement around a home move, there is also a great deal of stress involved, regardless of how organised you think you are.

How building naming rights affect landlords and tenants
Property Advice

How building naming rights affect landlords and tenants

Most people are familiar with residential and commercial property lease agreements. However, when it comes to ‘leasing’ the rights to name a building, things can become quite complicated.

Stay on top of your rental property with a mid-term inspection
Property Advice

Stay on top of your rental property with a mid-term inspection

Conducting an inspection of a rental property mid-way through the lease allows the landlord and tenant to identify any issues early on.

How to deal with the stress of moving
Lifestyle and Decor

How to deal with the stress of moving

Moving house is both physically and emotionally challenging and regardless of how organised you think you are, it's stressful. Here are some tips on how to remove the stress.

Tips for first-time landlords
Property Advice

Tips for first-time landlords

A buy-to-let property can be a sound investment but managing the property might prove difficult for inexperienced landlords. Here are some points that every potential landlord should consider.

How do you know you are ready to buy a home?
Property Advice

How do you know you are ready to buy a home?

Think you are ready to purchase your first home? Here are a few points to ponder before you take the leap.

Dealing with tenants and utilities
Property Advice

Dealing with tenants and utilities

One of the more contentious issues in tenancies is the paying of utilities, which includes water, refuse, sewerage and electricity. Here's what you need to know.