The Iles & Jenkin Blog

[…] Why you should think twice before paying estate agents fees 'up front'. The decline of the High Street in the UK has been forecast for many, many years, but thankfully here in Worle we still have a busy and bustling High...

[…] For example, if your tenant reports a fault, will they visit the property themselves and troubleshoot the problem for you (in case it's user error or a simple fix they can do on your behalf), or will they simply instruct a...

[…] Traditionally Roman Catholics put up their tree and decorations on Christmas Eve but with the festive spirit kicking in that bit earlier every year, when to put up your Christmas decorations has become a hazy question. Some...

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[…] Why there's no time like the present to make that move... Are you thinking of moving home soon? If so, are you thinking that with the present darker evenings and the Christmas holiday season fast approaching, it would...

[…] On a scale of 1:10, how would you score them... If you have a rental property that is managed by an agent, do you ever stop and ask yourself the question "Are they doing the job you are paying them to do, and at a reasonable...

[…] He is there to keep on top of things I was recently asked what was the biggest property chain I've found myself working in? A couple of years ago our office had a chain with seven properties involved. That's eight buyers and...

[…] See the move as an exciting adventure When you are moving home there's lots to consider. Choosing the best agent is vital. Finding the right area to relocate to is equally as crucial. Dealing with property chains is another...

[…]The clocks will go back at the weekend. Or is it forward? It never ceases to confuse me. The good news is that the clock in my car will then be correct again as I didn’t make the changes to it the last time we tinkered with...

[…] Be more Gordon or Nigella! It's not just the likes of Gordon Ramsay, Nigella Lawson and Jamie Oliver who love spending time in the kitchen. During the 20 odd years I've been an estate agent I've seen plenty of prospective...