End of Tenancy Cleaning Checklist
As the end of your tenancy approaches, it’s time to think about the cleaning. It’s important to leave the property in the best possible state in order to get your deposit back. In fact, according to UK tenant support community The Tenant’s Voice, end of tenancy cleaning is the single biggest cause for deposit deductions.
No matter how long or short your tenancy, the property will be in need of some TLC.
Is professional cleaning required at end of tenancy?
The short answer is no. Your landlord cannot force you to purchase end of tenancy cleaning services
Thinking about selling at a property auction? Our experienced auctioneers are here to guide you through the process, providing insights into the expected price, likely timescales, and associated costs. With transparent discussions about guide prices, entry fees, and commissions upfront, you can proceed with confidence, free from hidden surprises. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation property auction valuation.
Legal Commitment to Purchase
One significant advantage of selling properties at traditional auctions is the legal commitment required from buyers. With a mandatory 10% deposit
A series of amenity land lots sold for above estimate at the final Cheffins property auction of 2023, which took place on 13th December at the firm’s salerooms in Cambridge.
One of the highlights was 10.18 acres of grassland near Lidgate, Newmarket, which sold for £186,000, over double its presale estimate of £80,000 - £90,000, finally selling after competitive bidding from a number of parties to a local buyer. Similarly, in Godmanchester, near Huntingdon, 7.52 acres of grassland and woodland achieved £182,000 against an estimate of £125,000. Other successful land lots included stables and
The final Acuitus commercial property auction of 2023 raised £10m and brought the total volume of assets that Acuitus has sold during 2023 to £175m with an average lot size of £717,000.
Acuitus Chairman, Richard Auterac commented: “Bearing in mind the continuing political, economic and financial turmoil this year that has led to considerable disruption in the wider property market with declining transactional volumes, our results have been resilient. For comparison, our 2022 sales were £184m with an average lot size of £810,000.
“As the commercial property auction market is able to capture
A charming, thatched cottage needing modernisation in a village setting north of Chelmsford has sold at auction for £395,000.
Cromwell House in Willows Green, Great Leighs, was among 149 lots in the latest auction being held by one of the top five property auctioneers in the UK, Clive Emson Land and Property Auctioneers.
It was offered jointly with Fenn Wright.
Regional Director & Auctioneer Paul Bridgeman said: “This charming, characterful thatched cottage is set in its own grounds in excess of two-thirds of an acre.
“The cottage (pictured) is set back from the main road, has a driveway
A clean bathroom is one of life’s simple pleasures. After a long day at work, a steaming hot shower or a deliciously bubbly bath is the perfect remedy. Candles - lit, fluffy towel - ready. You’re about to unwind, de-stress and forget about your nagging boss...but then you spot the grim state of your tiles.
The culprit is grout. Made from a mixture of cement, sand and water, grout is the stuff used to hold your bathroom and kitchen tiles in place. It’s often light in colour and extremely porous. As a result, it (unhelpfully) absorbs dirt and gets stained easily.
If you don’t clean the grout
Residential, land and commercial opportunities all feature in the catalogue for the final Cheffins property auction of 2023, taking place on 13th December from the firm’s salerooms in Cambridge.
A three-bedroom Grade II listed thatched cottage (pictured) in the pretty hamlet of Upend, near Newmarket, is set to be one of the more popular residential lots. Set in rolling countryside, this renovation project has a pre-sale estimate of £200,000+.
Another opportunity for those looking for a doer-upper is a two-bedroom 1950s bungalow in Brampton, near Huntingdon, which is offered with a Grade II
Coastal holiday apartments up for auction
Two holiday apartments on the same Noth Devon leisure resort are coming up for auction this month as investment opportunities.
They are among 149 lots listed in the latest auction being held by one of the top five property auctioneers in the UK, Clive Emson Land and Property Auctioneers.
Both are on the Westbeach Resort Holiday Park Resort, Bath Hotel Road, Westward Ho!.
Two-bedroom Apartment 1105 is listed with a leasehold guide price of £65,000-plus and offered with vacant possession at the firm’s auction which ends on Wednesday 13 December.
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Council to auction off two £1 million office buildings
Substantial neighbouring Eastbourne town centre office buildings worth around £2 million and a house needing repair are coming up for auction next month. (wed 13 dec)
They are among 149 lots in the latest auction being held by one of the top five property auctioneers in the UK, Clive Emson Land and Property Auctioneers, which ends on Wednesday 13 December.
All offered under instructions from Eastbourne Borough Council, the three properties could generate north £2.17 million if all are sold.
At 6-8 Saffrons Road, Eastbourne, are two
A unique, detached property with a self-contained annexe in an urban setting north of Southend is coming up for auction next month. (wed 13 dec)
Oakdene in St. Marys Road, Wickford is among 149 lots in the latest auction being held by one of the top five property auctioneers in the UK, Clive Emson Land and Property Auctioneers.
Offered jointly with Let or Sell, it is listed with a freehold guide price £500,000 and vacant possession at the firm’s auction which ends on Wednesday 13 December.
Senior Auction Appraiser Russell Hawkes said: “Offering a number of