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 …
Cleaning the oven is unlikely to be high on the priority list of things we’d love to do. It’s not the most exciting household chore and can be both dirty and difficult - that’s the reason it’s often neglected for so long. Hopefully, this list we’ve put together of tips …
Though Cardiff may be small in size compared to many other European capitals, it has fast become internationally recognised as a fantastic location for studying with students arriving from all over the world to attend the several universities on offer.The good news for students in the UK is a drop …
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 …
The fridge freezer is one of the most important appliances in the household – it keeps our food fresh and allows us to store groceries that we can use at a later date. We all need to eat! Despite its importance and usefulness, it’s an appliance that probably doesn’t get …
We have become the first agent in Wales to stop charging fees to new and existing tenants.Housing over 7,000 Cardiff residents every year, we've taken the decision to stop charging tenants now; a month before Welsh Government's nationwide ban comes into force on 1st September.We've known about the ban coming …
In what has been widely stated as the biggest change to hit the lettings industry in decades, the ban on agents charging fees to tenants in Wales comes in on 1st September 2019.But it's been the law in England since June, so we already have a good idea of what …
The washing machine is an important home appliance and the vast majority would be lost without it. We use it to keep our clothing clean and fresh and most of us will spin several washes every week, however, not many people make use of a washing machine’s full capabilities. There …
Back in September 2017, we speculated whether the purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) market in Cardiff was at saturation point. We concluded that it probably was. In the two years since then, Cardiff Council has granted planning permission for several hundred more PBSA rooms, so our answer is now an emphatic "yes, …
