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As the warmer months approach, many of us are eager to make the most from our beautiful outside spaces.

Entertaining outside is a wonderful option for the warmer evenings that spring and summer welcome. It allows you to enjoy the company of your family and friends, whilst keeping your home immaculate.

We love entertaining outdoors, so we thought we would share our best outdoor entertaining tips with you!

While the cost to set up a new tenancy is far lower than buying a property, recent research found 1 in 5 tenants are getting into debt to pay for a deposit. The findings were the result of a survey by Reposit, who questioned 1,000 current renters from all age brackets in each UK region.

If you're a landlord wanting to minimise the stress of managing your rental property, you may consider using a property management company in Cardiff. However, knowing the right questions to ask to make sure you get the best fit is key to success! At Red Key we are experts in lettings and property management! So, we want to share five questions you should ask when choosing a letting agent.

Did you know purchasers will pay more for a smart home? The claim was contained in the latest Smart Home Buyers Index produced by Samsung. If you want to know just how much more a smart home is worth, the tech giant’s research found buyers will pay a 7.7% premium.

If you’ve just moved in, your house might not feel like a home just yet. Settling in takes time, but there are things you can do to make your home feel cosier and more inviting. Simple changes like adding a lamp to your living room, arranging family photos, or putting up shelves can make your home feel more snug and inviting.

Whether you want to invest in property or save for retirement, there are plenty of pros and cons for each. If you’re unsure what’s best for you, this guide should help to give you a few handy tips to fit your circumstances.

When it comes to adding value to a home, most people automatically think of big, expensive projects like a conservatory or an additional bedroom.

While these will undoubtedly add value to your property in Cardiff, it’s not always as much as people think, and in some cases, it can be far more cost-effective to repurpose an existing room than to build a whole new one.

House prices continued to be a point of property fascination. The figures are divided into two: asking prices and sold prices. Asking price trends give us a brilliant snapshot of how positive the market is. 

Managing a rental property in Cardiff can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also become overwhelming as responsibilities pile up. For landlords with multiple properties, or even just one, the strain of day-to-day management can eventually take a toll.

Recognising when you are overworked is crucial and hiring a professional property management company can relieve the burden, ensuring your properties and tenants are well looked after.

In this article from the team at Red Key, we explore the signs that indicate it's time to hire a property management company in Cardiff and how such a decision could benefit your rental business.

Earlier in the year we reported on indoor air quality and it’s such a hot topic that Which? has conducted further research into the matter. Its most recent area of analysis concerned gas hobs – an appliance found in millions of UK homes.

You may have heard people talk about second-charge mortgages and wondered what they are. If you’re a landlord, they can be a beneficial way of accessing a lump sum of money. Here’s our Q&A guide to second-charge mortgages for owners of buy-to-let properties.

February was a short month but that doesn’t mean we were short on property news. All eyes were on the latest Rightmove House Price Index to see how activity was faring. In summary, everything is on the up.