Blog: Buy-to-let

Summer is a wonderful time to sell your home.

A peak of activity in every estate agent's calendar. Whatever the reasons, the summer property market always heats up (sorry, terrible pun!) and the number of sales...

Edgware in North West London, situated oh so conveniently at the end of the Northern line, is a forever changing area, but one thing that remains constant year on year, is that more and more people are looking to move into the...

When looking to buy a property, you'll notice that estate agents use various terminology and jargon when listing the marketing price.

Is it guide price, or offers around?

What do they even...

You've done the viewing and fallen in love with the property.

You've weighed up all of the pros and cons, and after sleeping on it, finally decided to put in an offer.

So, how can you make the most of the...

If there isn’t much interest in your rental, what can you do?

At Benjamin Stevens we have been helping landlords rent out and manage their properties for nearly twenty years.

If you find yourself struggling...

Are you letting out a property for the first time? Or have you often faced a lot of problems while searching for a rental property?

Have several people recommended that you should hire a letting agent but you are not...

Buying or selling a property is among life’s most exciting but also stressful experiences.

Once you’ve decided to buy or sell, you may want to press ahead as quickly as possible. You’ll want the legal process to...

Are you in the early stages of planning to buy a property?

Do you not know where to start?

Follow these tips to simplify the process, remove the stress, and enjoy your search for a property.

It’s the age old question that people ask time and time again – when is the best time to sell a property?

At Benjamin Stevens Estate Agents, we have been selling properties for our clients for nearly 20 years and...

Are you looking for you next dream property?

Have you yet to find anything that ticks all your boxes?

If the answer is yes to both these questions then at Benjamin Stevens, we have some great tips and advice...

At Benjamin Stevens Estate Agents we are experts in all aspects of the property marketing and believe in covering every eventuality of the sales process.

Instructing a solicitor to oversee the sale and/or purchase of a property  might cost you additional pounds from your wallet, however,  it might help you greatly, eliminating any risk that would cost you a lot of money, or...

Ever missed out on the perfect property just because you heard about it too late, or the Estate Agent never told you about it as it was slightly outside of your criteria?

If you plan on buying a property, you may have come across property descriptions such as leasehold and freehold. You must understand the differences between these statuses and how they affect the property owner.

We...

If you’re looking to buy a property, you’re likely to have a number of thoughts running through your head but don’t worry as we’ve looked into the most common questions a potential homebuyer wants answered.

Should you use a mortgage adviser or just try to find the best mortgage by yourself? Many buyers find themselves asking this question.

Here we explore seven key ways that the right mortgage adviser can help you with...

All landlords know the value of a good, long-term tenant. It means less turnover, less stress, more profit and a well looked after investment. How do you find this perfect person though? The answer lies in targeted...

We’ve learned a lot over the years from tenants who wish they had sorted ‘X’ and ‘Y’ to save them the hassle later. In order to pass on the wisdom, we’ve condensed that advice into 15 useful tips which will ensure a...

Whether you’re looking to gain monthly profit from a tenant or grow your money in a capital investment, property is still proving to be a fantastic way to make passive income.

There are things to consider before...

We all want to leave our best for the next generation. Whether you have a property portfolio, are considering putting future inheritance in property, or just own a home and want to ensure it stays protected, see our golden...

Renting out a property isn’t as easy as most people think. However, if the correct preparation is done, letting a property can bring you many benefits. We’ve come up with 8 simple tips to help you get prepared to let your...

Investing in property can be a very exciting yet daunting time for a lot of people, whether it is your first property or you are a seasoned property investor. It’s easy to get blind-sighted by money, especially when talking...

At Benjamin Stevens Estate Agents, we are committed to protecting the safety and well-being of all our clients at this time.

As of July 2021, the government has outlined their roadmap for the upcoming months as well as...