The Barrett Estate & Letting Agents Blog

Here at Barrett Estates we often get asked this question. And we can categorically say no, don’t take your house off the market just because it is December!

Now is an ideal time to have your property listed for...

Will an artificial lawn be a positive selling point?

There’s no doubt that a beautiful lawn helps to make any home more appealing. However, keeping natural grass in top condition takes effort,...

Moving house is a pretty stressful event at the best of times, and that’s when everything runs like clockwork.

Unfortunately, life doesn’t always run so smoothly, and there are plenty of...

Landlords who allow tenants to keep pets could be making a wise choice!

If you’re a landlord in Rayleigh, a situation you may have already encountered is making the decision to rent to tenants...

Are you considering investing in a rental property in Rayleigh?

Whether you're inheriting a family property, starting fresh with a new buy-to-let investment, or adding to your portfolio, navigating the world of rental...

You’ve decided to move and you know you need a mortgage. Sounds simple.

But is it?

If you’re a tenant in Rayleigh, you’re probably already feeling the bite due to the cost of living crisis. So, the prospect of facing a rent increase is the last thing you want to think about. Unfortunately, rent increases...

Have You Heard Of The Right of Light Act?

Homeowners in Rayleigh are usually delighted when the sun shines – after all, we don’t see much of it for most of the year! However, if your neighbour’s trees are...

Managing a rental property in Rayleigh can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also become overwhelming as responsibilities pile up. For landlords with multiple properties, or even just one, the strain of day-to-day management...

Just because your home is a fixer-upper, that doesn’t mean you can’t sell it for a great price. There is a huge market of family DIY-ers and developers that would love to snap up your home and give it a...