The SJM Properties Blog

Rent Guarantee Insurance Defined

Rent Guarantee Insurance is a form of landlord cover whereby in the event a tenant defaults on their rent, the insurer will pay it instead. In addition to providing up to 15 months...

10 steps to preparing your property to rent

1. Ensure all structural repairs are completed.

2. Use ‘tenant friendly’ décor. It is advisable to source neutral, plain or light-coloured paint/wallpaper as it...

It has been a long time coming but I am excited to annouce our very first newsletter for SJM Properties, please click on

At the beginning of 2022, I was looking at how to take SJM Properties to the next level and gain more exposure in the hope of attracting more landlords and subsequent business. I explored several advertising options and soon...

Why Choose an Independent Letting Agent?

You might be wondering why using a smaller local letting agent is so much more beneficial than going to a bigger (perhaps more familiar) company, well, allow us to...

Causes of Damp and Mould

Did you know that condensation is scarcely a building fault and is actually caused by how we live inside our homes?

Mundane tasks such as washing/drying clothes, taking a bath or shower,...

INTERNET SAFETY WARNING

Sadly, due a recent scam attempt we are writing this to warn you to stay safe online!

A few days ago, a man falsely posed as a landlord for one of our advertised properties in order to...

Where are we now?

So, the big question is where are we now? Well, two and a half years later and we are still here so that’s a good start! Despite opening during an uncertain time, we are pleased to announce that SJM...

What is normal? And why are we trying to get ‘back’ to normal? Everyone has experienced some form of change over the last few months, whether it’s a change in job role, change of work place or a...

The government is implementing new electrical safety standards from 1st July 2020 to improve the safety in all residential let properties. This will affect all landlords.