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Case study – how to present your property: Liverpool, L3
What we like about the property… • The listing states the property is situated in the best postcode in Liverpool, and the surrounding features back that up. It’s close to the World Heritage Waterfront, the Liver Building and the Cunard Building. Architectural features like these will attract tenants. • The property has magnificent interior design. It has all the mod-cons and a rather... Read more
Case study: how to present your property – Balerno, Edinburgh, EH14
What we like about the property… • It is located in a beautiful setting on the Water of Leith in the village of Balerno. It is within commuting distance of Edinburgh, and close to Heriot-Watt University, meaning the area is a great buy-to-let investment for those that want to attract professionals and students. • It is an old mill conversion. Properties embedded with history tend to let... Read more
Case study: how to present your property – EAST HAM, E6
What we liked about the property… It has a gas central heating system. With the major gas companies dropping their prices this could save tenants a substantial amount on bills. It features modern furnishings as shown by the kitchen, lounge and master bedroom photos. This always helps properties let out fast. It is an affordable, East End London property. At £1550 per month for 4... Read more
Case Study: how to present your student property – Cardiff, CF24
What we liked about the property… It is situated in the prime student area of Cathays, close to the main university campus and Cathays rail station. This property will always be in demand from students making it a fantastic investment. The property is well furnished unlike many student properties, ensuring it will be let quickly and will achieve top rent. The house is licensed by... Read more
Case Study: how to present your property – Greenwich, SE18
What we liked about the property… It’s a luxury new development in an up-and-coming part of London. It has great facilities such as a gym exclusive for residents, and a concierge. It has multiple transport links with easy access to the centre of London (Train/DLR 8 minutes walk). Beautiful Thames views upstream to Canary Wharf and The City. What we liked about the... Read more
Letting of the week: A mansion in East Sussex near Battle
Wowsers. Feast your eyes on this pile Upad isn't just about every day lettings. We've got all sorts. Need a place in the heart of East Sussex, not so far from Hastings and Battle? 8 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, rolling grounds and a billiard room. Then look no further!... Read more
Property of the Week: Student House in Cardiff, CF24
Student living does seem to have become rather more comfortable since my undergraduate days not so many years ago. This spacious abode in Cardiff has five bedrooms, two bathrooms, internet access and is, needless to say, exempt from Council tax. The landlord is a Wales Landlord Accredited and the house licensed by Cardiff Council. But we were attracted to this advert because of the photos.... Read more
Property of the week, Three bedroom flat in West Hampstead, London, NW6
West Hampstead is a favourite for young couples and professionals starting out in London. It's well connected by trains, tubes and buses and handy for lovely Hampstead proper and the heath but without the price tag. It's close too to Swiss Cottage and St John's Wood. This flat in West Hampstead is a beautiful 3 bedroom place with 2 bathrooms that would suit professional sharers or maybe a new... Read more
Property of the Week: 2 bedroom apartment, Gunwharf Quay, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1
If you want a taste of the high life, how does the prospect of living up in the air on the 25th floor grab you? People with vertigo need not apply for this fabulous Upad in Portsmouth with floor to ceiling windows that look over the historic harbour. You can glimpse HMS Victory and all the other sights. You can probably even see France on a good day. Probably. This really is an ace place to... Read more
Property of the week: Two bedroom flat in Shoreditch, London, N1
The London district of Shoreditch is fast becoming one of the trendiest parts of the capital being particularly popular with people working in the city and also young professionals working in the burgeoning creative industries. This canalside property, complete with balconies, and two bedrooms and two bathrooms is just the sort of place the trendy set will love. The landlord has added some... Read more
Property of the week: 6 bedroom house, Ipplepen, Devon, TQ12
This attractive bedroom house in Ipplepen, Devon has bags of charm and is an ideal family let. But what we particularly like is the time and effort that this landlord has put into showing the property off to potential tenants. 22 images (22, count 'em) display the house in all its glory and the written description is not short on detail. In short, this listing gives us everything we need to... Read more
Property of the week: 1 bedroom thatched cottage in Wimbourne, Dorset, BH21
This is a line you seldom read in the particulars of a rental property: "The owners ponies are in the field next to the cottage during the summer." You'll be far from the madding crowd in this charming 1 bedroom cottage in the heart of the Dorset countryside is ideal for short lets bang in the middle of Thomas Hardy country. It's also available for holiday lets, don't forget that Upad offers a... Read more
Property of the week: 2 bedroom flat, Leeds City Centre, LS10
The great city of Leeds has enjoyed something of a renaissance in recent years. The city centre has been significantly improved and updated. And if you want to be part of the action, you couldn't do better than this modern, 2 bedroom apartment right in the centre of the action. The apartment is in the new Clarence Docks and has a balcony that looks over the city's Royal Armouries.... Read more
Property of the Week: Two bed country cottage near Preston, Lancashire
This cosy and really rather charming country cottage is ideal for someone who wants a bit of peace and quiet but also wants to be reasonably close to civilisation too. It's near a village with plenty of amenities and not too far from Preston. And you're really well situated for the Lakes and the Yorkshire Dales. Great for outdoors enthusiasts. But when you've been buffeted and beaten by the... Read more
Property of the week: 1 bedroom flat, Primrose Hill, London, NW1
Primrose Hill is one of the trendiest districts in London. NW1 is in the heart of the city, close to Regent's Park and the Zoo. Handy for the City, Bloomsbury, mainline stations and all manner of the great things that our nation's capital has to afford. And in the midst of it all is this charming one bedroom flat. This landlord hasn't scrimped on the details. Lots of great descriptions. plenty... Read more
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