Did you know gardening – or a lack of it - is one of the top five reasons a landlord will make a deposit deduction, according to the Tenancy Deposit Scheme? Just as structural or cosmetic damage inside a buy-to-let can devalue a property, a neglected garden can knock thousands off a home’s value and cost vast sums to put right.
Viewing a property is one of the most exciting steps when moving home. There’s a sense of anticipation and also optimism that this ‘could be the one’. Paying close attention and asking the right questions is just as important when touring a rental property as it is one you might want to buy.
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