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More than half of the population in the UK has a pet, yet many landlords are understandably hesitant to allow them in their rental properties.  Most of these concerns focus around the risk of damage to carpets and other fixtures and fittings and additional work that might be required before re-leasing a property after a pet owner has...

Void periods in your rental property can be tough at anytime of the year, but the Winter months can be the most challenging.  Keeping your property in excellent condition is one of the best ways to keep it let. Renters will be more inclined to let properties that are insulated and warm during the colder months and making sure you...

With Autumn now here and the weather getting cooler it is a good time if you haven’t already to put your heating on and check everything is working as it should. If your heating isn’t coming on, please check the following. -        Boiler setting is set to ‘heating & hot water’...

Two period cottages in the picture postcard village of Ripley, both will planning permission to extend, will go under the hammer at the October 1 st auction by local property experts FSS. The pretty Grade II listed estate houses sit on the Main Street in Ripley, a bustling village with its own local store, butchers, tea rooms, the popular...

Autumn is a great time of year to get your house back in tip top shape and property sales can really ramp up after the summer holidays as buyers are keen to move before the festive period.   If you’re thinking of selling your home we have some helpful hints on how to make it shine! The basic rules still apply:...

The Tidmuses moved to the US from Harrogate a decade ago and returned to Yorkshire on holiday a couple of years later. During their visit, they decided to buy a property here to keep a foothold in their beloved Harrogate. The property has been let and managed by FSS ever since. Jude says: “We fell in love with our flat the moment we...