Excel Property UK

Celebrating our 30th Anniversary

30 Years in Business! Excel are proud to be celebrating the big 3-0 this year. Our Managing Director, Kiri Kyriacou, founded the company in 1993 and since then has seen the property market go through many peaks and troughs, recessions, legislative changes and a not forgetting a global pandemic. It’s testament to his drive and […]

Furnished or Unfurnished?

One question we get asked a lot from new Landlords is whether they should offer their property on a furnished or unfurnished basis. Depending on the circumstances that have led an owner to let out their asset, they could have anywhere from a completely empty property to something fully furnished with all crockery, linens and […]

Landlord Compliance – Part 2

In a recent blog post, we highlighted some of the key compliance factors that need to be carried out before and during a Tenancy to ensure Landlords are fully compliant. Part 1 of this list focused in on the aspects of letting a property that pose the most sever penalties for non-compliance. Part 2 here […]

Japanese Fans Stay Behind to Clean Stadium at World Cup

The World Cup is currently in full flow and at Excel we have not only been rooting for England but of course everyone’s favourite “second” team, Japan. Our Japanese members of the Team, Mao Morita and Mariko Iisaka have been passionately supporting their country’s remarkable progress in the tournament, with the Samurai Blue defying all […]

Landlord Compliance – Part 1

Most experienced Landlords will know the comprehensive requirements when letting a property to ensure they remain compliant throughout the Tenancy. When it feels like there is a new piece of legislation introduced every few months, it can be easy for self-managed Landlords to miss things out. At Excel, we work with a range of clients, […]

Should I Let or Should I Sell Now?

A month can be a long time in property and since our last blog post in September, we have seen some unprecedented events that have had a direct impact on the residential property market. Today’s newsletter will delve into the goings on of late and where this leaves Landlords who are trying to decide between […]

Shortage of Rental Property in London

Zoopla’s latest Quarterly report makes for very interesting reading from a Landlord’s perspective. As you can see from the chart below, the gap between supply and demand for rental properties is widening and this is causing the continual increase in rental prices. Demand has increased massively again this year, which follows on from what we […]

A Guide to the Renter’s Reform Bill White Paper Proposal

The government has laid out its proposals for the Renters’ Reform Bill, detailed in its A Fairer Private Rented Sector white paper. This white paper develops the Levelling Up White Paper and details the government’s plans to overhaul the Private Rented Sector and improve housing quality. The proposals for the PRS in England go much […]

The Perfect Time to Rent to Japanese Corporate Tenants?

Now is most definitely the best time for Landlords who are thinking of renting their properties to Japanese Corporate Tenants. As our last article discussed, the general low stock and high demand in the rental market has led to rents rising and void periods decreasing. This is now coupled with Japanese companies with offices in […]

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