Consider one of the following three scenarios: Soon due to relocate, you’re a working professional who goes way beyond the contracted 9-5. Eight hours sleep is a myth, and the evenings you should spend relaxing are often interrupted by late night phone calls from your boss. Scenario 2. You’re the parent of two young children, TWINS in fact. You’ve finally run out of ways to tell them the kitchen is not the best place to cartwheel, and once you have your garden, things will be different. Scenario three. It’s half past ten on a Friday night. Your conference call ran […]

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What Landlords need to know in 2021 The interesting thing about the world of property is that it is an ever-changing, ever-evolving product of modern-day society. Much like the famous British soaps, with their changing characters and complex story lines, property laws and government regulations take twists and turns too. Imagine the journey you take with a soap opera – fundamentally, if you miss an episode, you are going to be temporarily confused, however missing the latest regulation in letting could cost you financially and result in a major headache. Allow this blog to fill in the blanks and keep […]

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Our office has now reopened! We are fully operational and carrying out viewings and market appraisals. Parks will be running under COVID-19 secure practices, and will be adhering to social distancing and many other secure measures to maximse safety for all parties. Information available upon request. Our office is open by appointment only. You can book an appointment through calling 01273 202089, our online contact form or emailing us at info@parksletting.com […]

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When it comes to property marketing, the way you present your property online has a huge impact. The correct marketing will allow you to find the right tenants quickly and avoid any potentially costly void periods. Where should you advertise your property? Gone are the days when people would search for their next rental by trawling through the local newspapers and looking through high street agents’ windows. Almost everyone looking for a property go straight to their search browser to instantly see results. For this reason we list our properties on Rightmove, Zoopla and On the Market to put your […]

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The upcoming decade is set to see huge growth to the private rental sector. With the ever-growing population and house prices escalating it is estimated 1 in 4 people will be living in the private rented sector within 5 years. This means buy-to-let is an incredibly attractive investment opportunity, and this blog looks at how to choose your investment property, the current Brighton rental market and how to get started. Buy-to let is an excellent option for financial security. Residential investment property remains one of the most stable asset classes. It offers you, the investor, a gross yield exceeding the […]

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This week, the Government has announced its intentions to implement mandatory Electrical Safety testing for all rental properties. This will mean every fixed electrical installation is inspected and tested at least every five years by a qualified person. We have consulted our approved contractors to find out a bit more about the process of Electrical Testing and why its necessary. What is Electrical Safety testing? Electrical safety testing should be carried out by a NICEIC (National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting) accredited electrician and they will carry out an inspection and then issue a report. During the inspection the accredited […]

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