Good letting agents will: 1.    Belong to the National Approved Lettings Scheme. 2.    Clearly show you all the costs you would incur throughout a tenancy period 3.    Have fully trained staff. 4.    Be able to access a legal company on your behalf with any tenant/landlord queries. 5.    Ensure your statements are clear and… Read More

Cavendish Rentals are celebrating 20 years in the lettings industry this month. Much has changed over the years with dramatic legislation changes in recent times. We have put together our 20 top tips for landlords to ensure that you make the most of your rental income, reduce your stress and cover your responsibilities! Know your… Read More

Bad letting agents aren’t actually that difficult to spot, you just need to know the right questions to ask them! Here are our top 5 tips on how to spot a poor letting agent. Key questions to ask a letting agent are: 1.    What lettings training have you and your staff had? 2.    How do you… Read More

No. 1 • Regularly review costs Number one on our list is remembering to review your outgoings. Things such as mortgages and insurance can be easily compared and changed these days thanks to the growing number of comparison sites online. No. 2 • Choose insurance carefully Taking out a good insurance policy is one of the most… Read More

Cavendish Rentals is celebrating 20 years this month, having first opened in April 1999 in Grosvenor Street, Chester. Much has changed over the years, both within the industry and in Cavendish Rentals, but we are proud to say that many of our team have been here from the beginning! Nicola Blake, Operations Manager, started in… Read More

We sat down with David Adams, Cavendish Rentals Director, and asked him his top tips for maximising your return on a rental property. With over 12 years within the rentals industry, David Adams has witnessed some dramatic changes in the industry. “The industry has definitely changed significantly over the past few years. The demand for… Read More

The Art of an Agent Being a successful Letting Agent is about so much more than simply renting out properties, it’s about hand picking the right tenant. Maybe that sounds obvious, especially if you are in the rentals game. There are many complexities that can occur so ensuring you pick a trusted Lettings Agent is… Read More

In any decision about this, the key issues should always be driven by the speed of letting (avoiding void periods) and maximising the rental. If you provide serviced accommodation or have a holiday let, obviously, you fully furnish a property. If not, what is best will depend upon the needs of the area & local… Read More

Are you thinking about buying a rental property as an investment? Did you know that the Cavendish Rentals team offer investment advice?  We are only too happy to accompany potential landlords on viewings of any property up with any estate agent. How the Cavendish Rentals team can help you find the perfect investment opportunity: Accompanying you on property… Read More

From the small, culture and history filled city centre to the rolling hills on the outskirts of Cheshire, Chester really does have something to offer everyone when it comes to renting a home. In a survey UK Hot Housing Index said about Chester: “It sits in a very affluent part of the country and is… Read More

That First impression does really count Make sure the first glimpse the prospective tenants get at your house is a welcoming positive one. Simply with a tidy of the garden and quick clean of the front door does the trick Why not repaint the front door to give it a new lease of life? Perhaps… Read More

Below we’ve some tips to help you rent a home cheaply and safely – including how to check your deposit’s protected, and more. Make sure your landlord complies with the tenancy deposit protection (TDP) scheme If your deposit is in one of these schemes, it means: You’ll get the full deposit back at the end… Read More

Are you an accidental landlord needing some advice and help in managing your property? Well, the team at Cavendish Rentals can help! We are seeing a rise in the number of accidental landlords at the moment throughout all our offices throughout Chester, North West and our North Wales offices. Becoming an accidental landlord can help… Read More

Have you got property to let in Chester, Flintshire or Denbighshire? The time is now! There has never been a better time to let your property. Our Chester Letting Agency figures really highlight this with over half a dozen applicants for each property we market! The same can be said for our properties to let… Read More

Cavendish Rentals team are growing as a result of a very busy, and successful, few months here. The success of Cavendish Rentals has been phenomenal. Having started back in 1999 with two members of staff based from one office, we are now a team of 12 with 7 branches throughout North Wales and North West… Read More

Rent Smart Wales – the scheme which ensures that landlords register under the new Housing (Wales) Act 2014 – has been in full force since November 2016. It started in earnest back in 2015 but there was a 12 month lead in period for landlords to register. So what is Rent Smart Wales and how has it impacted the rental industry?… Read More

The importance of feedback for a Letting Agency Great feedback for Letting Agency Chester “I recently rented a property from Cavendish Rentals. Throughout the entire process I found them to be very professional, flexible, and courteous. The process of renting a property was new to me and they were very helpful in explaining what was required.… Read More

Peace of mind this Christmas… or any time! We offer a 24/7 fully managed property service for landlords that don’t want any stress or hassle. A service like this is most appreciated at this time of year when the last thing you want to be doing is organising emergency call out contractors to go to… Read More

We want everyone to know about the great service we offer at Cavendish Rentals so we are offering a little incentive – recommend a friend and you’ll get £100 in High Street vouchers to spend as a big thank you. It sounds simple and easy and it is! If you tell a friend about us… Read More

We are thrilled to be extending the Cavendish Rentals team after a busy few months. We welcome new Cavendish Letting Agents – Dawn Hutchison, Leanne Williams and Daniel Owen! Daniel Owen is our new Letting Negotiator based in our Chester Letting Agency. Daniel is highly experienced. He has over 9 years experience and is NAEA ARLA… Read More