Are You Aware That Smoke Alarms Only Have a 10 Year Lifespan?
Your diligent and you test it regularly. It beeps loud and clear and scares the cat. You put a good...
Why Nottingham Landlords Should Think Twice Before Selling Right Now
With the rental sector facing increased legislation and higher compliance costs, it’s understandable that many landlords are considering selling. However,...
Is Now The Time To Go Fully Managed?
Fully Managed vs Self-Managed: Why Choose Granger & Oaks? A fully managed letting service with Granger & Oaks ensures every...
Why Move to Carrington in Nottingham?
If you’re looking to let in Carrington, look no further. Granger & Oaks have been letting and selling in Carrington...
Can A Landlord Say No To Pets Under The Renters’ Rights Act?
Find out how the Renters’ Rights Act will affect pet ownership, which reasons are considered to be valid and what...
What Should Landlords Focus Their Attention On This Year?
Find out why 2026 is set to be such a huge year for landlords, what you need to know and...
Why The New Year Is A Great Time To Find Tenants
Find out why residential landlords should continue marketing their property with letting agents in Nottingham in January, as it is...
Can The Section 21 Ban Stop Landlords Selling A Property?
Landlords all over the country cannot have failed to note the passage through parliament of the Renters’ Reform Act. This...
Should You Sell Up When The Renters’ Rights Bill Enters Law?
Find out how the Renters’ Rights Bill has changed following its journey through the parliamentary process, and whether it is...
What Should You Know Before You Decide To Become A Landlord?
Discover all of the tricks, tips & truths from letting agents about becoming a landlord that many are afraid to...
Know Your Rights Around Property Inspections As A Landlord
Understand when and how often you can legally inspect your rental property and what rights your tenant has to ensure...
5 Reasons Why Autumn Is A Great Time To Sell Your House
Find out why autumn is the best time of the year to sell your home, and why you should contact...
How To Prepare Your Property To Let For The First Time
Learn about the most important steps new landlords must undertake before making a property available for rental, as well as...
Fresh Renters’ Rights Bill Delay Causes Uncertainty
Letting agencies in Nottingham can provide landlords with lots of support at times of uncertainty - such as that generated...
How Long Do Landlords Have To Fix Problems With A Property?
Find out how quickly you are expected to carry out repairs for your tenants when they report an issue and...
How Flexible Should A Landlord Be With Tenants?
Whilst there are firm rules written in the tenancy agreement and signed by both parties, a degree of flexibility will...
How Can You Get Harmony Between Landlords And Tenants?
Whilst often characterised as adversarial, the majority of tenants have a positive relationship with their landlord, but why and how...
How Should A Landlord Handle Rent Arrears?
Arrears can complicate the relationship between a tenant & a landlord, and as the law changes surrounding grounds for eviction,...
EPC Grade C – What Might it Mean For Landlords & Tenants?
The EPC system rates properties from A to G based on their energy efficiency, with A being the most efficient...
Could The North Herts Council Tenants’ Charter Be Used Nationally?
A tenants’ charter published by North Herts Council consolidates many of the expectations of landlords, tenants and the council and...
Leasehold Property Reforms – What Could it Mean for Landlords in Nottingham?
In the wake of growing concerns over the fairness of leasehold arrangements, the UK government is considering sweeping reforms to...
How Is The Fair Repayment Rate Changing?
A change to how rent arrears are deducted from Universal Credit may affect some landlords who rent to tenants in...
What Is An Illegal Eviction And How Can Landlords Avoid Them?
No landlord wants to evict a tenant, but if it becomes a necessity you must ensure that is undertaken through...
What Has January Told Us About The 2025 Property Market?
Estate agents in Basford can help you sell your property if you no longer want to let it out. But...
Should Landlords Stay Or Should They Go In The New Year?
The Renters Rights Bill that is likely to become law has led many landlords to consider their futures, but are...
When Is The Most Optimal Time To Let Out Your Property?
The rental market is somewhat seasonal, and whilst there will always be people who need to rent accommodation, some seasonal...
What Are The Positives And Negatives Of An Occupied Property?
When landlords talk to estate agents looking to sell up, they can either wait for an eviction or sell whilst...
How Do You Exit The Landlord Market Whilst A Tenant Still Occupies?
There are plenty of reasons to become a landlord or renter, and several reasons to want to leave, but what...
How Cheaper Mortgage Rates May Help You Sell Properties
If you are a landlord who is keen to divest properties in view of upcoming legislation on the lettings sector,...
Your Options As The Renters Rights Bill Progresses
Many Nottingham property agents have clients who are unhappy with the Renters Rights Bill. But Is Now The Time To...
Quick Fixes To Make Your BTL More Appealing
It might be a renters’ market at the moment, with demand for buy-to-let (BTL) properties continuing to be high and...
How Can You Figure Out Your Property Budget?
There are two sides to every story, and since estate agents frequently talk to both buyers and sellers, they often...
Outstanding Property Managers – Apply Here!
We’re currently recruiting for an exceptional Trainee Property Manager to join our small team here in Carrington. You’ll need some...
What Should You Do If You No Longer Want To Be A Landlord?
There is a lot of advice from letting agents and financial gurus about getting into the rental market and becoming...
What Is The Renters Rights Bill?
Now that we’ve welcomed in a new government, there are sure to be plenty of changes afoot over the next...
Nottingham Selective Licence Training
Following the roll-out of the new Selective Licencing Scheme for Nottingham, landlords are being reminded of their training obligation if...
Nottingham Selective Licensing Scheme 2023
After months of deliberation from central government, Nottingham Selective Licensing v2 has been rubber-stamped and comes into force from December...
Granger & Oaks Celebrate Our 20th Anniversary in 2023
2023 is a landmark year for Granger & Oaks as we celebrate our 20th year letting & managing residential property...
Renters Reform Bill Gets 1st Reading in Parliament
Abolition of S21, tenants rights to keep pets, and a new property ombudsman are all changes included in the long-awaited...
Nottingham Investment Property Selling Fast..
Whilst the sale of new build property and higher priced homes is starting to stutter, rising interest rates don’t appear...
Renovate to Sell or Rent in Nottingham
Location, Location, Location has always been the old adage when it comes to property, but what do you do when...
Selective Licensing in Nottingham – Don’t Get Caught Out
Nottingham City Council & Gedling Borough Council Selective Licensing Schemes Nottingham City Council’s new Selective Licensing Scheme will, in all...
We’re Recruiting Now!
Would you thrive working in a small team and would you like to work in the property industry? Are you...
Nottingham City Council Additional Licensing Scheme
Nottingham City Council have announced a consultation on the roll-out of their new Additional Licensing Scheme that will commence in...
Buying an Investment Property in Nottingham?
Nottingham again finds itself at the top of the ‘Places to Invest’ list, with numerous Sunday paper articles driving landlords...
Nottingham Landlords – Could 2023 Be The Year To Pick Up a Bargain?
A slowing housing market, a reduction in first-time buyers, and increasing rents are all music to the ears of landlords...
It’s beginning to look like homemade festive dehumidification…
Rocketing utility bills and damp cold winters are a perfect storm for condensation and the resulting black mould growth. With...
Should I Advertise My House For Sale on Boxing Day?
With Christmas now upon us and the key selling period fast approaching we’re often asked when is the best time...
Cold Wet Winters And Massive Utility Bill Hikes Is A Perfect Storm For Condensation & Black Mould.
With the utility prices going through the roof, and the country gripped by rain, rain, and more rain, conditions for...
Nottingham Landlords – Is 2023 The Right Time To Sell?
With interest rates starting to climb, and capital gains tax allowance all but erased, you wouldn’t be on your own...