News from Hern & Crabtree

Maximise Your Property Investment: Why Landlords Choose Hern & Crabtree

Investing in property is a significant decision, and choosing the right estate agent can make all the difference. At Hern & Crabtree, we understand the importance of a successful and stress-free landlord experience. Here's why more and more landlords are choosing Hern & Crabtree to maximise their property investments.

Practical Home Improvements for Real Value

While aesthetics play a significant role in making a house feel like home, there's more to it than meets the eye. In this blog post, we'll delve into the world of practical home improvements that not only enhance the visual appeal but also add substantial real value to your property.

A Guide to Cardiff's Most Exclusive Neighbourhoods

Searching for the ideal location for your upcoming home in Cardiff? Explore our guide to the most exclusive neighbourhoods in the city.

Choosing Quality: The High Street Advantage in Property Sales

In the ever-evolving landscape of property sales, the decision between a traditional high-street estate agency and an online counterpart is pivotal. At Hern & Crabtree, we believe in not just selling homes, but in providing an unparalleled experience that goes beyond the digital landscape. Let's explore the advantages of choosing a high-street agency for your property journey.

Navigating Your Property Viewing With Hern & Crabtree

Finding your dream home is an exciting journey, but it’s also a process that demands careful consideration. Here are Hern & Crabtree’s essential aspects to focus on when viewing a property.

The Top 10 Home Improvements You Should Consider Today

Hern & Crabtree's top 10 home improvements that you should consider, from simple upgrades to more extensive renovations.

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January Round Up & February Foresight

January 2022 proved to be an intriguing month, with all our offices reporting more activity than in previous years. January can prove to be an insightful month and tends to indicate what’s on the horizon for the next few months, traditionally the busiest months of the year in the property market. So, here's the Hern & Crabtree market overview for early 2022...

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Staying put is so last year... quite literally!

Thinking of putting your house on the market and moving to Cardiff? The start of the year is a great time to get a free valuation with Hern & Crabtree, and here's why!

Boards – Do I really need one?

This slightly paranoid fear of putting up a sign, when really this is one of your best marketing tools for your home. Even today in our tablet, smartphone techy obsessed world, for sale and letting signs still work wonders.

Written by: Mike Baillie, Director, Hern & Crabtree Estate Agents

Add new life to your home

Update your interior by adding style and colour; it’s one of the easiest ways to freshen up the look and feel of your home.

Sales

Our highly experienced team are well equipped with extensive local knowledge and expertise to assist in selling your property. Our sales progression team has been developed to ensure all parties are kept informed and the sales process moves forward smoothly.

Lettings & Property Management

We work with a number of landlords across Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan to manage and maintain their property. This includes finding suitable and reliable tenants while ensuring the property is well looked after and payments are managed.

Probate Services & Estate Management

Our Estate management and probate valuation services are available across the UK. We offer a bespoke service depending on the client’s needs and have experience working across Wales and England.

Land, New Homes & Part Exchange

We assist property developers of all sizes with many aspects of development land and new homes; assessing and finding potential development land sites, marketing and selling new build property and the valuation and disposal of part exchange property.

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Fees

Refundable Holding deposit - Capped at 1 weeks rent

Security Deposit - Capped at 5 weeks rent for annual rental under £50,000, or 6 weeks rent for annual rental over £50,000

Rent - The agreed monthly rent

Changes to tenancy - Capped at £100 inc VAT

Early termination charge - Not exceeding the landlord’s financial losses

Late payment of rent - Interest of 3% above BoE base rate for each day the rent is late, once it is 14 days overdue

Replacement keys - Reasonable costs or give the tenant the option to purchase themselves

Utilities, council tax, communication services, TV Licence etc - Tenants own responsibility unless otherwise stated in contract