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Who needs some fun? You don't? Oh yes you do. Christmas will soon be here, and it's a time for fun and family.

So this got us thinking, what sort of games can you play at Christmas that the whole family will enjoy?

Here are our thoughts but of course, if you know of some great family festive games, let us know by emailing hello@redkeylets.co.uk, and we will share them on our social media.

Pink? On every wall in the home? That’s exactly what the colour experts at Dulux say is the shortcut to interior design style.   The bold suggestion is actually the announcement of the paint brand’s Colour of the Year 2024. The chosen shade is called Sweet Embrace™, selected for its ability to create a sense […]

Although we are almost at the end of 2023, the news keeps coming. November saw the Chancellor deliver his Autumn Statement. Although there were no major changes for home movers, there were some peripheral announcements to note.

The safety of tenants has become of paramount importance in the private rental sector, and rightly so. One of the areas that has been improved immeasurably is electrical safety and now new guidelines have been issued to provide greater consistency when it comes to checks.

We often talk about seasonality in property and this autumn has been true to form. September saw serious movers enter the market after summer and their intent is already reflected in October’s figures. Firstly, we look at asking prices.

There Are Three Key Areas That Cause Landlords The Most Stress

Any landlord in Newport and Cardiff will no doubt say that there are pros and cons to being a landlord! However, at Red Key, we’ve found that there are three key things that the landlords we work with think stress them out more than anything else.

Here, we’ll explore these three causes of landlord stress and look at how they can be dealt with.

You may think this is a strange topic, but lots of homeowners in Newport remain unaware of the laws regarding garden fences until they find themselves embroiled in a frustrating and costly boundary dispute. With fences being central to many neighbourhood conflicts, we believe that everyone who owns a property in Newport should have a better understanding of the law. So, here you’ll find some expert advice to help you stay well-informed about your property rights and obligations as a homeowner.

Are your potential tenants able to afford their rent?

The UK is in a cost-of-living crisis, and it’s having a knock-on effect on landlords in Newport and Cardiff. More contract holders are struggling to pay their rent, and landlords, therefore, are having to take action to protect their rental income during these difficult times.

At Red Key, we are experts in the rental property sector, and we’re bringing your our six best tips to help you make sure your rental income is well-protected.

The features we assume tenants are looking for and what actually ticks their boxes can be two very different things. To establish the most in-demand aspects, Rightmove examined more than 600,000  property listings, looking at what was mentioned in the property description in relation to the homes with the highest number of enquiries.

How do you tell if a General Election is on the cards? You monitor the news for announcements that may please the masses. Property has long been an area the Government tinkers with and ministers are already repositioning their offering to win votes in England and Wales.

How To Address Moisture Problems In A Property
For property owners in Newport and Cardiff, damp can cause concern. Not only can dampness potentially cause structural damage to a property, but it can also have health implications for its residents. Fortunately, if you can spot it quickly and treat it, damp isn’t necessarily a huge problem.

We’re barely into autumn and already the interior design experts are predicting which trends will be big news in 2024. Livingetc – the glossy magazine and style bible – has already published its colour predictions for next year and there are some interesting shades in the spotlight.