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Five Ways to Find a Trustworthy Estate Agent in Hertfo...
It pains us to say this, but a recent survey found people were more likely to trust a traffic warden or a lawyer than an estate agent. When it comes to telling the truth, it seems that only politicians have a worse reputation than estate agents (source: YesHomebuyers.com). As you can imagine, this frustrates us. Firstly, we’re a hard-working Hertford business with a strong track record …
Why short-term gain often leads to long term pain for ...
A landlords’ advice article published recently said property investors need to think more like the Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. The billionaire businessman is renowned for his long-term thinking. He thinks decades ahead, and let’s face it, he’s not doing too bad, is he? The article said landlords should retain good tenants at a reasonable rate, rather than aim to get the highest rents in …
The Top Ten Board Games People are Buying in Lockdown
A 60-second speed read on the games people are playing in lockdown. One of the few positives of the lockdowns has been that families living in the same home have spent more quality time together. This ‘together time’ has seen a surge in the number of board games sold. Amazon has just released the top ten games that families across Hertford and the UK …
Top Tips for First-Time Landlords in Hertford
In this three-minute read, we share five top tips if you’re thinking about renting out your property for the first time. Deciding to become a landlord is a big step. It can be both exciting and daunting. Here at Abel, we’ve got some tips on what you need to think about when renting out a property so you can make your first venture a …
A Top Ten of Uplifting Songs for People in Hertford
In this 60-second speed read, we share ten tunes to put a spring in your step despite what’s going on in the world. What do you get when you cross a fashion magazine with a scientist? And no this isn’t a joke from an open mic Zoom night at your local comedy club. Vogue Magazine reported back in the first lockdown that a neuroscientist, …
Struggling to sell your home in Hertford? Try these fo...
In this two-minute read, we look at the reasons why people struggle to sell their homes and what can be done about it. Monday was officially the most depressing day of the year, as if we needed reminding. Scientists claim it’s the perfect storm for a downer. Money is tight, resolutions have fallen by the wayside, and the weather is rubbish. Add to that …
How landlords in Hertford can banish the blues
In this three-minute read, we look at ways to prevent the tenant/landlord relationship from turning sour. We hate to be the bearers of bad news but today is the most depressing day of the year – otherwise known as Blue Monday. It’s the time of year when we fall into a post-Christmas slump because the weather is rubbish and money is tight. And as …
Four Changes to Leasehold Law that Hertford Property O...
In this three-minute read, we look at England’s new leasehold reform package. What will the new leasehold reforms, announced last week, deliver for leasehold property owners in Hertford? Here’s what we know so far. Now, ‘leasehold reform’ may not be the sexiest of subject matters, but if you are one of the 4.3 million people in England who owns a leasehold property, don’t doze …
10 Feelgood Movies for People in Hertford
In this 90 second read, we share 10 of the best feelgood movies to make staying at home that little bit more bearable. At Abel we love a good film, and we think the ones that have made it to this list are bound to leave you with a spring in your step and smile on your face. In no order. E.T. – Steven …
What Do Hertford Tenants Think of Landlords and Does I...
In this two-minute read, we look at the benefits of building a good relationship with your tenant. Type’ landlords are’ into Google, and the words that come up next are pretty unflattering. According to the global digital giant, the most commonly searched phrases are ‘landlords are parasites’ and ‘landlords are leeches’. A few other choice terms – that we’re too polite to use here …
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