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Whether it’s a good old spring clean or you want to ensure your property in Cardiff is spick and span before you put your home on the market, choosing cleaning products that get the job done is essential!

We have become so used to seeing fancy, branded packaging lining the shelves of the cleaning aisle that many of the traditional cleaning methods that our Grandmothers would swear by have disappeared.

We have reached the midpoint of 2025. The first half of the year has been surprisingly steady but what happened in the last four weeks? We take a look at the trends shaping the current UK property market.

As a landlord in Cardiff, have you considered selling your rental property directly to your current tenants?

The Renters’ Rights Bill has taken another step towards becoming law. With no major amendments expected, it’s now that tenants should take notice of the Bill’s contents.

Will an artificial lawn be a positive selling point?

There’s no doubt that a beautiful lawn helps to make any home more appealing. However, keeping natural grass in top condition takes effort, money, and time.

Unsurprisingly, many homeowners in Cardiff are now considering investing in artificial grass to reduce ongoing maintenance.

Transporting your fish during a home move can be extremely daunting.

However, by following this guide, there is no reason your fish cannot be moved safely and thrive in their new environment.

Owning a buy to let and renting out your property can be very rewarding. It can be a way of having a regular income coming in, together with actually owning something that should increase in value over time.

Owning a buy-to-let property in Cardiff offers significant opportunities for both consistent income and long-term capital growth.

Described by House Beautiful as ‘the secret to a calm and clutter-free home’, biophilic decluttering is a trend we can really get behind. It merges two interior aspects that are hugely important when selling a home – presenting a property that’s clear and streamlined, and dressing a home so it is visually appealing.

The team at Red Key love a bit of technology and recently we've been asked 'what is a smart home?' There's lots of interest in this topic, so in this article, we are delving into the technology that's reshaping our living spaces and transforming property in Cardiff.

Both portal heavyweights provided a monthly snapshot of the sales market in May. As ever, Rightmove focused on asking prices. The UK’s average asking price for new instructions increased 0.6%, with a more expensive advertised price of £379,517.

While the upsides of owning a buy-to-let in Cardiff are numerous, a tenant falling behind on rent can quickly become a landlord's worst nightmare.

In fact, tenants falling behind on rent payments is a landlord's worst nightmare.

Depending on the tenant, late rent could be an unusual thing you haven't experienced with them before. If, overall, the tenant is good, you may be wondering, 'What are some polite ways to ask my tenant to pay late rent?'.

If so, in this article, we'll share our tips on how to politely ask a tenant to pay late rent.

Is there anything more annoying than nosy neighbours?

Whether they're constantly knocking at your front door, eavesdropping from the other side of the fence, feeling someone encroaching on your personal life is no fun at all.

Having neighbours who are friendly and available is a sign of a great local community, and that type of relationship is in abundance in South Wales. But there's a line between friendly and nosy. Sometimes, neighbours can cross that line.