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DAA Residential comments in the London Property News May 2012 Q&A – My agent has told me that I should keep my property clean and tidy during marketing. Is this really necessary?
In many cases, your home will be one of the largest assets you will ever own and you can add thousands of pounds to the sale price simply by paying attention to its presentation, both inside and out. Here are a few tips to consider in order to present your home at its best to [...]
DAA Residential comments in the London Property News May 2012 – Wapping wonder
The “Wonder of Wapping” – Buyers are creating a buying frenzy. Competition for quality properties in Wapping has historically always been high. And in the first half of the year that appetite for quality properties appears to have been further stimulated by Olympic fever. This appetite provides an excellent window of opportunity for those looking [...]
DAA Residential comments in the London Property News April 2012 – Notwithstanding some gloomy headlines
Notwithstanding some of the more gloomy headlines in the press about the current state of the housing market, the demand for good quality properties in Wapping and Docklands remains strong. At the same time there is change afoot and the UK housing market is experiencing profound, if not permanent change. For one thing, the type [...]
DAA Residential comments in the London Property Magazine March 2012 -Protecting Your Rental Property during the Cold Spell
1. Read your Tenancy Agreement Find out what your tenancy agreement requires you to do when leaving a property vacant, as this can make a difference to your liability. Most agreements will include a tenant clause to ensure the tenant takes adequate measures to protect the property from issues like frozen pipes in colder weather. [...]
DAA Residential comments in the London Property Magazine March 2012 Buy to Let – The Way To Go?
Moving into the New Year we are becoming more enthusiastic about the future. Early signs are encouraging. The first group of properties listed of the year in Wapping resulted in 82% of the properties going under offer, mainly to first time purchasers or investors. There is a growing sentiment that Wapping and Docklands investment property, [...]
DAA Residential comments in the London Property Magazine February 2012 – So what’s in store for 2012?
Let’s start with the positive story. With the Olympics just months away, DAA Residential is involved with an increasing number of all-inclusive, fully serviced short term Olympic lets, mainly to overseas media, PR and other professional hospitality companies attracted to Wapping’s Thames side location and proximity to the Olympic site in Stratford. We are also [...]
DAA Residential comments in the London Property Magazine January 2012 – Is now the right time to invest in property?
Already, we are seeing the ‘smart money’ transition from the continuing volatile equities markets to the more stable housing sector. This fundamental shift into a less risky and volatile asset class is underpinned by the strong prospects for rental growth in the near term, low interest rates (you can find 2 year fixed rates at [...]
DAA Residential comments in the London Property Magazine January 2012 – What should I look for when choosing a Letting Agent?
When looking to rent your apartment there are a few key points to consider when choosing your letting agent? Is the agent ARLA registered? By using a Licensed ARLA agent you are guaranteed you will be consulting with a qualified ( either by formal qualification or by many years of professional body membership) and trained [...]
My deposit is held under the TDS (Tenancy Deposit Scheme) and my agent says that the Landlord intends to make deductions from my deposit for cleaning charges. Can they do this?
My deposit is held under the TDS (Tenancy Deposit Scheme) and my agent says that the Landlord intends to make deductions from my deposit for cleaning charges. Can they do this? Deductions made by landlords in relation to cleaning charges are regularly disputed by tenants at the end of a tenancy. Many tenants claim that the [...]
DAA Residential – Review of the year – London Property Magazine November 2011
Review 2011 started with alarming press headlines about the apparently gloomy state of the housing market. In fact, despite the disappointing performance of UK property prices generally, the housing market in Wapping and the Docklands grew stronger as the year advanced. Throughout the year the type of buyers changed with many overseas buyers entering the [...]
