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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.

When it comes to increasing your property’s appeal—whether you're selling or letting a home in Cardiff, Newport or Fairwater—the state of the garden plays a crucial role. One of the biggest outdoor decisions landlords and sellers face today is whether to keep natural grass or invest in artificial turf.

Moving home can be a stressful experience—especially when you have aquatic pets to consider. If you're a tenant or landlord in Fairwater, Cardiff, and wondering how to safely move a fish tank, this guide is for you.

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.

At Red Key Lettings – your trusted letting agents in Cardiff, we’re always keeping up with the latest trends in the property market.

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.

With the arrival of summer, it's time to revamp your garden and create a vibrant outdoor oasis without breaking the bank. In this article, we will explore ingenious ways to make your garden look beautiful with limited or no expenses. From budget-friendly garden hacks to essential summer garden elements, we've got you covered.

Buying a property and letting it out can be very rewarding. Not only do you receive a rental income, but the property itself should also increase in value over time.

Of course, you may also be busy with a job and family, and while buying to let is a business, it may not always be the first priority in your life.

That’s why we have put together our 10 Tips for Buy-to-Let Success guide. These tips are based on our many years of experience of helping landlords run successful businesses.