Sellers – here’s why November is a great time to get your house on the market
As the nights draw in and the heating goes on, thoughts of selling a home can often be put off until Christmas has come and the New Year heralds. But while you may think November is a quiet time in
Iconic property goes on sale at auction
An iconic property that has been instantly recognisable to generations of Cardiff residents has gone on the market. The Rise, on Penhill Road, which is right next to Pontcanna Fields in the capital’s sought-after leafy suburb, is being made available
Free Energy Efficiency Home Improvements – NEST Scheme
Have you heard about the Welsh Government’s Warm Home NEST Scheme? The NEST scheme aims to reduce the number of households in Wales who are struggling to keep their homes warm and cope with high energy bills. If your buy-to-let
Government Proposal: Additional 174,000 Properties Will Need HMO licence
Changes are set to occur in which an additional 174,000 properties are estimated to require a mandatory HMO license through government amendments to rules of mandatory licensing. Under current regulations, properties that are required to hold a HMO license are
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards for Privately Rented Domestic Properties
Are you concerned about the changes to energy efficiency regulations affecting domestic rental properties? What are the MEES and regulations? The Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Sector) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015 will make it unlawful from April 2018 to let
Seel & Co to be included in the Best Estate Agent Guide
Seel & Co is to be recognised in a national guide of the top operators in the sector. We will be included in the Best Estate Agent Guide, which is to be published for the first time this autumn. Put
Investment opportunities abound at our July 4 auction
Since launching its auction team in 2000, we have already disposed of more than 3,500 residential and commercial assets in Wales, with a total value of circa £250 million. This latest auction will be held on Tuesday 4 July, 5pm, Park
Buying at Auction
Buying property at auction can be a great way to start or build your investment portfolio, but it’s important to follow some simple steps to make sure you get the right property at the right price. Here’s our simple step-by-step guide
Appointing a managing agent
Choosing the right managing agent is important, not only for your building and other communal areas but also for the community of the site. As a freeholder or a director of a management company, you have a responsibility to choose
Jail for breaches of Fire Safety
The Grimsby Telegraph reports the prosecution in Grimsby Crown Court of local landlord, Keith Newsum, who received a five-month prison sentence, and was ordered to pay costs of £100,000, plus compensation of £4,200 to his tenants. Mr Newsum was accused of