Tamara Price, Lettings Manager, takes a look at some of the findings from a recent ARLA Propertymark survey... Results have been revealed from a property survey that was conducted by ARLA Propertymark members just ahead of last November's UK general election. The survey found that 84% of letting agents predict that …
The CPS Homes team across all three of our Cardiff branches would like to wish everyone we have crossed paths with throughout 2019 a very merry Christmas and a wonderfully prosperous new year.The past year has been another challenging one in many respects for people across many different working industries …
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Plans have been revealed as Experience Invest recently announced the launch of Opto Student Cardiff, a purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) complex that’s set to be constructed in the heart of Cardiff.Building work on the complex is scheduled to begin early next year, with Opto Property Group taking control of the …
For a landlord to be successful they must put their tenants first and ensure they cater to their needs. It’s not always easy to know what today’s renters are looking for, and priorities will differ depending on which sector of the rental market you’re targeting. For example, a student tenant …
When deposit protection was introduced in 2007, it put an end to the days of rogue landlords returning however much of a tenant's deposit they saw fit.Previously, if an agreement couldn't be reached, tenants either had to lump it or take legal action through the courts. Now, the Alternative Dispute …
The biggest representor of private landlords in the UK, the Resident Landlords' Association (RLA), has spoken out publicly about the difficulties tenants face in raising deposits.This is the first time we have seen such a well-connected and established body acknowledge the issue, and we believe it goes to show our …
We recently asked whether security deposits are quickly becoming a thing of the past.University halls don’t ask for one at all, most purpose-built student accommodation blocks want just £100, whereas private landlords usually ask for the equivalent of a month’s rent, so we thought we’d weigh up the pros and …
'Thanks' to university halls and purpose-built student accommodation, they're certainly on the decline, but it could well mean more rental income for landlords. Our Senior Property Advisor, Rhys Owen, explains more... We’ve been reporting for some time that the Cardiff lettings market is an increasingly competitive arena for landlords, with more supply …
Over the past 15 years we have housed thousands of student tenants into their ideal student room. They have told us their experience so we put together the tips and advice into this guide on choosing the suitable student room for you. Types of accommodationYou will probably spend your first …
