Reeds Rains Blog

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The importance of Smoke Alarms

At Reeds Rains we prioritise safety and fire is no joke. That’s why we’...
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Autumn statement: First-time buyer mortgage scheme announcement

The government’s intentions for its mortgage guarantee scheme have been s...
7 Cosy Cottages

Seven cosy cottages perfect for winter

Reeds Rains are proud to present a collection of 7 cosy cottages that make ...
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Jargon Buster: Property types explained

When browsing our extensive list of properties on sale right now we underst...
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How to make your home look more attractive to buyers

When selling your property, you need to put yourself in the position of the...
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Common Landlord mistakes | Not carrying out robust pre-tenancy checks

For a tenancy to be successful, it’s essential to be sure that a tenant (...
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A round-up of housing policies proposed at the recent political party conferences

Every year at their party conferences, the main political parties set out t...
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New government guidance regarding damp and mould

As we head into the colder months, it’s at this time of year when damp an...
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Common Landlord mistakes | Not having a back-up for when rent stops coming in

The days of so-called ‘armchair investing’, where you could buy a renta...
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Five ways to keep void periods to a minimum

Extended void periods, where the property is standing empty between tenanci...
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10 data protection obligations landlords must follow

Any individual or organisation that gathers and uses someone’s personal d...
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What paperwork do landlords need and for how long?

As legislation has increased dramatically for the lettings industry over th...

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