9 Crown Row, Bracknell, Berkshire, RG12 0TH
Marney Howick
Sales Valuer
Marney has worked in estate agency since leaving school and has experience in the Berkshire, Hampshire and Surrey property markets. She certainly has gained some exceptional local knowledge! Outside of work, Marney has a crazy beagle who keeps her busy, she loves playing Paddle with the girls in Binfield, and trying out new local bars and restaurants.
Top of my bucket list is…
I’d love to go to Bali!
When I was younger, I wanted to be…
An estate agent.
On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me…
Out for brunch, followed by a walk with the girls and our dogs.
My guilty pleasures are…
Prosecco and awful reality TV.
The thing I like best about my job is…
Building long lasting relationships with my clients and getting to see beautiful homes! I feel extremely fortunate to have worked across several counties and helped lots of lovely people move home.
The best piece of advice I’ve been given is…
You make your own luck.
11 Dec 2018
When letting a property it’s worth considering that for every week the property remains empty you are reducing your return on capital. If your property usually generates £900 per calendar month, then one month vacant is costing you £900, plus other holding costs such as council tax.
To get that property let quickly, there are a few simple things you can do which will keep your investment generating income.
1: Use an experienced and dynamic local letting agent that specialises in the sector. Needless to say, Duncan Yeardley fit the bill. Our up-to-date list of registered tenants and our years of experience in the sector can save clients hundreds of pounds by speeding up the letting process and securing the right tenants.
2: Make sure the property is thoroughly cleaned before viewings commence. No one wants to live in a grimey property! Buying a property is different. Buyers can do what they want to improve their home when they move in. Tenants want a nice clean, blank canvas.
3: Commission some good quality photographs that make the most of natural light and special features such as fireplaces, fitted wardrobes, fitted kitchens, etc.
4: Redecorate in between tenants. You might not have to do a complete redecoration, but tidy scuffed walls, doors and frames, repaint front doors, fix broken cupboards, etc.
5: Tidy the garden, front path, lawn and external windows, etc. First impressions count. Also, make sure the property is well aired before a viewing, not cold and clammy or stuffy and smelly! Cleaning carpets and investing in pot pourri or some good air fresheners will help.
6: Consider offering a slightly reduced rent to secure a good tenant, or perhaps even a couple of weeks rent free. A week or two of lost rent or a 10% reduction for the first 6-12 months is quickly eaten up if the property stays vacant for a few weeks.
7: Instruct your letting agent early. If you give us early warning that a property is coming to the market we may well be able to secure a new tenant seamlessly after your old tenant has moved out!
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