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121Move.co.uk, the Online Estate Agency, 0844 800 4990.
2Let2, 93 Wyeverne Road, Cathays, Cardiff, Glamorgan, CF24 4BG, 029 2022 6222.
Latitude by Bovis Homes, Cardiff, South Wales, 0845 217 6300.
A2Z Student & Professional Lettings, 223 City Road, Roath, Cardiff, CF24 3JD, 029 2049 9991.
Apple Estates, 123 Richard Street, Cathays, Cardiff, CF24 4DD.
Bannits, T212 Titan House, Cardiff Bay Business Centre, Titan Road, Cardiff, CF24 5BS.
BK, Brunel House, 5 Ynys Bridge Court, Cardiff, CF15 9SS.
Burnett Davies Lettings, Ocean House, Clarence Road, Cardiff, CF10 5FA.
Chambers Estate Agents, 35 Merthyr Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 1DB.
Charltons, 163 Crwys Road, Cathays, Cardiff, CF24 4NH.
Chris John and Partners, 95 Pontcanna Street, Cardiff, CF11 9HS.
Cooke & Arkwright, 7 Windsor Place, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 3SX.
CPM Ltd, 3 The Avenue, Rumney, Cardiff, CF3 3EH, 0800 112 3456.
Crofts Davies & Co, 259 Heathwood Road, Heath, Cardiff, CF14 4HS.
D T Z Residential, Marchmount House, Dumfries Place, Cardiff, Glamorgan, CF10 3RJ.
Darlows, 102 Albany Road, Cardiff, CF24 3RT, 029 2115 9129.
Darlows, 101 Albany Road, Cardiff, Glamorgan, CF24 3LP, 029 2115 9132.
Fortis Properties, 123a Station Road, Llandaff North, Cardiff, CF14 2FE.
George Property & Financial, 8 Cardiff Road, Taff Wells, Cardiff, CF15 7RE.
Graham Griffiths, 430 Cowbridge Road East, Victoria Park, Cardiff, CF5 1JN.
Harry Harper Estate Agents, Unit 3 Wellfield Court, Wellfield Road, Y Rhath, Cardiff, CF24 3PB.
Hentons Residential, 382 Cyncoed Road, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF23 6SA.
Homebuyer Centre, Summertown, South Parade, Oxford, OX2 7HT, 0800 822 3463.
Horace John, Forse & Co, 208 Whitchurch Road, Cardiff, CF14 3NB.
Hot Homes Uk, 3 Devonport Road, Stoke Village, Plymouth, PL3 4DJ, 0845 002 1016.
Imperial Services, Imperial House, 164a Richmond Road, Cardiff, CF24 3BX, 0845 013 6282.
Interlet Residential Letting, 14 Mundy Place, Cathays, Cardiff, CF24 4BZ.
Jeffrey Ross, 13 Pontcanna Street, Cardiff, CF11 9HQ.
Kelvin Francis, 362 Cyncoed Road, Cardiff, CF23 6SA, 029 2076 6538.
Keylet, 1A Mundy Place, Cathays, Cardiff, CF24 4BZ, 0845 013 6272.
Knight Frank, Emperor House, Pierhead Street, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 4PH.
Let-Wise, 32 St Anthony Road, Heath, Cardiff, Glamorgan, CF14 4DJ.
Letzmove, 7 Schooner Way, Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff, CF10 4DZ.
Lloyd Williams, 5 Heol-Y-Deri, Rhiwbina, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF4 6HA.
Maison, 7 Dyfrig Street, Cardiff, CF11 9LR.
Mansells Land and Estate Agents, 3 Heol Y Deri, Rhiwbina Village, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF14 6HA.
Matthews Estate Agents, 23 Clearwater Way, Cardiff, CF23 6DL.
Mead, 50 Severn Grove, Pontcanna Canton, Cardiff, CF11 9EN.
Michael Graham Young, Colum Buildings, 13 Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff, CF10 5EE.
Michael Jones & Co, 70 Whitchurch Road, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF14 3LX.
Moginie James, 293 Cyncoed Road, Cyncoed Village, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF23 6PA, 029 2048 4898.
Morgan Lloyd Williams, 5 Heol-y-Deri, Rhiwbina, Cardiff, CF14 6HA.
Mr Homes, 233 Penarth Road, Grangetown, Cardiff, CF11 6FS.
Mr Homes, 173 Pwllmelin Road, Fairwater, Cardiff, CF5 3QB.
Mr Homes, 36 Caerau Lane, Cardiff, CF5 HQ.
Northwood UK, 23 Whitchurch Road, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF14 3JN, 029 2030 1141.
Peter Alan Estate Agents, 424 Cowbridge Road East, Victoria Park, Cardiff, CF5 1JN.
Peter Alan Estate Agents, Principality Buildings, The Friary, Queen Street, Cardiff, CF10 3FA.
Pinnacle Letting Agents, 3-5 Fanny Street, Cathays, Cardiff, CF24 4EG, 029 2064 0200.
Porters, 161 Cowbridge Road East, Canton, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, 029 2066 8489.
Professionals Relocating, 10 Chargot Road, Cardiff, Glamorgan, CF5 1EW, 029 2019 5629.
Profilewide Estates, 134 Clifton Street, Cardiff, CF24 1LZ.
Property Direct.co.uk, 169 City Road, Y Rhath, Cardiff, CF24 3JB.
Rent Flats in Cardiff, 3 - 5 Fanny Street, Cathays, CF24 4EG, 029 2064 0200.
Seel & Co, The Crown House, Wynham Crescent Canton, Cardiff, CF11 9UH.
Seraph Estates, 16 Crwys Road, Cardiff, CF24 4NJ.
South Wales Estates, 140 Clifton Street, Cardiff, CF24 1LY.
Taylors Estate Agents, 82 Albany Road, Roath, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF24 3RS, 029 2045 6113.
Taylors Estate Agents, 82 Albany Road, Roath, Cardiff, Glamorgan, CF24 3RS, 029 2048 6631.
Taylors Estate Agents, 13 Bute Street, Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF10 5BZ, 029 2049 8425.
Taylors Estate Agents, Unit 1 (Morrisons), International Sports Village, International Drive, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, CF11 0JP, 029 2066 8937.
The Property Megastore, 238 Whitchurch Road, Cardiff, CF14 3ND.
Thomas H Wood, 14a Park Road, Whitchurch, Cardiff, CF14 7BQ.
Upad.co.uk, 104 Tennyson Road, London, NW6 7SB, 0845 680 1394.

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TIPS ON BUYING IN CARDIFF

Estate Agents

Let a good number of agents in Cardiff know your needs - our 'one e-mail to all Cardiff Estate Agents' button at the top of the homepage is ideal for this.

Provide estate agents with all your contact details and e-mail addresses - if what you are looking for comes on the market in Cardiff you want to be the first to know!

Work closely with the estate agents, they have local knowledge of the property market and house prices in Cardiff. Make them want to help you.

The Property

Work out your budget:

Standard lending ratios are usually three times the principal earner's gross income plus one times the second, or two and a half times joint gross income.
Consider your existing equity, savings, moving costs and your likely general credit rating.

Decide what you want to buy. Make a wish list of essential criteria:

Style, size, age, numbers of rooms, garaging, parking, garden etc.
Still remain open-minded - lots of people surprise themselves with what they end up buying.

Consider the wider picture:

Location, communications, local facilities, schools, clubs
Is this a long term move? How will your property needs vary in future?

Viewing A Property

Arrive in the area early to get a good feel of the neighbourhood, and prepare any local questions you may wish to ask.

Do not make an instant judgement. Do not be influenced by the sociability of the vendors, their taste in furnishings or the (un)tidiness.

Assess the accommodation that the property provides.

Assess the general state of repair: Roof, walls, windows and doors, plasterwork, wiring, plumbing and heating, kitchen fittings and bathroom sanitary ware.

Have improvements been carried out / will they be required (e.g. double glazing, insulation, D.P.C., kitchen)?

Assess the neighbours, the street and the general condition of other properties around - is this street reliably steady, on the up, or going downhill?

Consider where the morning and evening sun will be.

If you are interested try to revisit at a different time on a different day when the area may be busier.

Action for buying a house in Cardiff

Buying a house can get stressful; get off to a good start:

Print this checklist, take it with you and make notes.
Press our 'one e-mail to all Cardiff Estate Agents' button now and get the best local agents sending you details through - Do it now!

TIPS ON SELLING IN CARDIFF

The Estate Agent

Ask a few Cardiff agents to value your property. Be objective about what they say and do not be unduly critical if is not what you wanted to hear!

Do not necessarily choose the agent with the cheapest fee; you want your property advertised and 'sold properly' in all respects.

Choose an agent that belongs to a professional body such as:

The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA)
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Ombudsman Estate Agency (OEA)

Read ALL the small print if you decide to use a sole agent. Multiple agents could cost you more, but may increase your chances of selling your property.

State any fixtures and fittings to be included in the sale.

Make it clear to the agent the minimum value you are presently willing to accept from a buyer.

Your Property

Take a critical look at the outside and inside of your home and decide what small items are realistic to quickly improve.

The exterior of your home will be the buyer's first impression. Ensure the garden is neat and tidy, outside lights are clean and working, all fixtures such as door handles are secure.

Prepare your home by cleaning, repainting (if necessary) and completing any unfinished DIY job! Create more space. Pack away, throw away or take to the charity shop any unnecessary items and be ruthless. The more you do now, the less cluttered your house will look, and the less packing you will have to do when you move.

Viewing A Property

Arrange viewing at times that you can realistically have the property looking good, kitchen cleared, grass cut etc. The property needs to be tidy.

Create a nice atmosphere, pleasant fragrances, and flowers and turn the television off. In winter light any fires and have the heating at a comfortable level. In summer open windows.

Be ready for questions about the property, neighbours and the locality.

Be clear about your own reasons for moving-on, time scales and flexibility.

Leave it to your agent do any serious negotiating.

Action for selling property in Cardiff

We have listed your main local agents. E-mail them a request to contact you for initial discussions about the possibility of them being chosen to sell you property.

TIPS ON RENTING IN CARDIFF

Let lots of agents know what you are looking for so you get a really good selection to choose from.
Inform the agent of your criteria (location, budget, furnished/unfurnished, occupation date requirement, tenancy period and any other aspects that are important to you).
Expect to pay a deposit of at least one months rent, possibly more. Possibly some administration charges.
You may be required to provide references.
Ensure you read and understand the tenancy agreement. The Citizens Advice Bureau may check this for you. Clarify what is NOT included in the rental fee, such as council tax, utility bills, ground maintenance etc.
Examine the inventory prepared by the agent and keep a copy.
Check restrictions: sub-letting, pets etc. Can you redecorate?
Notify defects in writing as soon as they become apparent (even if you do not want them remedied).
Establish what is covered under maintenance (boilers, refrigerators, radiators etc.).
Usually, you will not have to deal with the landlord directly. Should you have any problems or queries, direct them to your agent first.
Other issues to consider are, parking, neighbours, noise levels, public transport availability etc.

Action to rent a house or flat in Cardiff

Notify all the main local agents by sending 'one e-mail to all Letting Agents' with your requirements. Do it now!

TIPS ON LETTING OUT YOUR PROPERTY IN CARDIFF

Choose a letting agent that is registered with one of the following:

The Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA)
The National Approved Letting Scheme (NALS)
The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA)
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
The UK Association of Letting Agents (UKALA)
Ombudsman for Estate Agents (OEA)

Get a good contract which will be the Tenancy Agreement. Think about any restrictions you wish to place on the tenant and the use of your property.

Try not to be too tough - if you exclude smokers, pets, students, small children and short term lets, you will narrow the market for your property considerably.

Ask for a rent that is realistic and affordable to your potential tenants. The big difference in profit at the end of the year will be dependent upon how long the property stood empty - reduce the voids!

Examine our 'buyers tips' for guidelines on presenting the property in an attractive manner.

Action to let property in Cardiff

Notify the local Letting Agents your property is available and find out the likely rent that could be attracted for your property.

Energy Performance Certificates (EPC)

Energy Performance Certificates, or EPCs, are set to be available to all new tenants from October 1st 2008. Outlining the energy efficiency rating and the environmental impact rating of a property, potential landlords will be able to gain access to both the estimated running costs of a property, the carbon footprint created by the property and also show any recommendations that could be made to improve the energy efficiency of a property.

The rating offered by the EPC will range from A to G, where A is very efficient and G is very inefficient, with the typical rating for a home being either D or E. These simple ratings will allow potential tenants to compare homes of interest to gain an insight into the difference in potential running costs.

EPC Advice for Tenants

Be sure to check the EPC rating before agreeing to rent a property, a house with a poor rating could be liable to greater running costs compared to a similar house with a better rating.
Be aware that landlords are under no obligation to improve the EPC rating of their property.
Look into the possible grants and schemes offered by the Government to help tenants improve the energy efficiency of their home.
Make sure that the EPC assessment has been made by an accredited Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) - details can be found at www.epcregister.com
Check how long the EPC has been in effect for, EPCs will be valid for up to 10 years.

For more tenant information on Energy Performance Certificates go to http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/planningandbuilding/epcsrentingtenants and view the Government released booklet that helps to explain EPCs in even greater detail.

EPC Advice for Landlords

Commission your EPC now: an EPC will have a shelf life of 10 years so if you have a high turnover of tenants, don’t wait until the current ones are about to leave - commission your EPC now to save time and hassle further down the line
Use an accredited DEA: ensure you use an accredited Domestic Energy Assessor (DEA) - details can be found at www.epcregister.com
Be prepared: before the DEA arrives make sure you have all the information they will require, ready - date of when the property was built, info on whether the property has been extended or double glazed, whether walls have been insulated etc - a full checklist can be found at www.communities.gov.uk/epbd
Follow the recommendations: take time to review the recommendations in your EPC - if your property has received a relatively poor rating (F or G) then take steps to improve its energy efficiency such as cavity wall insulation
Get help: There are Government schemes available which will allow landlords to work with tenants to improve the EPC rating of their property.
Get advice: if you’re not sure on what changes will provide the greatest energy savings contact the Energy Savings Trust who will be able to give you impartial advice - www.energysavingtrust.org.uk

For more information on Energy Performance Certificates go to http://www.communities.gov.uk/ , and view the Government released booklet that helps to explain EPC’s in even greater detail.

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