Category Archives: General
Four Simple Steps to Ensuring Your Hertford Home Is Ga...
In this three-minute read, we look at why landlords MUST take gas safety very seriously. This Monday (14th) sees the tenth annual Gas Safety Week begin. The awareness campaign is timed to get people thinking about and checking their gas appliances as the autumn chill starts to take hold. Gas Safety Week’s goal is to raise awareness among homeowners and landlords about the crucial …
Join the Fight Against Litter in Hertford
In this three-minute read, we look at how you can improve the local environment by joining the fight against litter. If the sight of discarded fag butts, empty bottles and plastic wrappers makes you see red, you’re not alone. Litter is an issue that frustrates and aggravates many people in the UK, and rightly so. Not only is litter unsightly and expensive to remove …
SPRING
Our director Ami is a member of Hertford Rotary, as vice-vice chairman she attends weekly meetings and is an active fundraiser for the many charities and local causes they support. The first event of the year is the Rotary Pancake day which we host outside our office in Hertford selling pancakes for charity on a busy Saturday in town. During the Easter weekend, we …
COMMUNITY
Our approach to business is underpinned by a commitment to bring added social value to the people of Hertford. We believe in genuine community where growth and opportunity are available for everyone, we get involved through supporting and organising events for charities, schools, organisations and local sports teams through fund raising and sponsorship. Our annual calendar is always packed with various events which are …
Five Reasons Why Overvaluing Your Hertford Property Co...
In this three-minute read, we look at why setting an unrealistic asking price can delay and even derail the sale of your home. If you’re planning on putting your property on the market, there’s one key piece of advice to remember. It’s not a slick statement from a TED Talk or the title of a trendy self-help book. It’s an age-old saying that your …
An Important Evictions Update for Landlords in Hertfor...
A 60-second update. On Saturday the 29th August the Government made changes to the six-month eviction notice periods law which were introduced in a bid to stop people being evicted from their homes due to the impact Covid-19 is having on their finances. This means the new, longer notice periods will run from 29th August until 31st March. However, there are several instances where …
Show Your Support for Those Businesses in Hertford Who...
In this two-minute read, we look at how we can all do our bit to support and celebrate the local businesses serving Hertford well. “The service you do for others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.” That was a quote from Muhammad Ali, and who are we to argue with sport’s greatest icon? And although the boxing legend was …
How to Ease the Back to School Worries in Hertford
In this three-minute read, we look at seven things you can do to ease the back-to-school nerves children may be facing ahead of the new academic year. The lockdown and ongoing fallout of the Covid-19 pandemic have been tough for everyone. But it’s been especially hard for school-aged children. They’ve gone months without seeing a lot of their friends, have had their routine turned …
What landlords in Hertford need to know about the new ...
A 2-minute read updating landlords about what the new extension on evicting tenants means for them and how we’re helping them avoid the worst-case scenario. On Friday it was announced by the Government there is now an extension on the ban on landlords evicting tenants in England and Wales. The new ruling means landA 2-minute read updating landlords about what the new extension on …
The Common Mistakes Landlords in Hertford Should Avoid...
In this three-minute read, we look at the most common mistakes landlords make and share some simple, musical theatre-inspired tips, to help you protect your investment. Hands up if you think this statement is true. Being a landlord is easy. You buy a property, find a tenant, and then sit back like Daddy Warbucks and count the cash as it rolls in! If you …
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