£3,342 spent. Now on the market for £99,950.
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on 29th Oct 2026 Look at the state of this house when we got the keys. Most people would walk in and think it needed thousands spending on it before anyone would buy it. It did not. The whole house needed £3,342. Every room in this three bed semi...
Budget delivers a sting in the tail for landlords. What does it mean for you?
2 minute read posted by The NGU Homes Team
on 28th Oct 2026 The Chancellor, John Healey, has announced a second rise in tax on property income in as many Budgets. From April 2027, rates go up by a further two percentage points, on top of the rise announced last year. Here’s what it means...
County Durham, are you undercharging for a 3-bed?
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on 27th Oct 2026 At NGU Homes, 3-beds are averaging £613 a month right now - real, achieved rents, not estimates. If yours is lower, you might be undercharging. 📍 Real rents, by bedroom count By bedrooms Avg. rent achieved Sample 2 bed £539...
Darlington, are you undercharging for a 3-bed?
3 minute read posted by The NGU Homes Team
on 26th Oct 2026 At NGU Homes, 3-beds are averaging £701 a month right now - real, achieved rents, not estimates. If yours is lower, you might be undercharging. 📍 Real rents, by bedroom count By bedrooms Avg. rent achieved Sample 2 bed £613...
Hartlepool, are you undercharging for a 3-bed
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on 23rd Oct 2026 At NGU Homes, 3-beds are averaging £625 a month right now - real, achieved rents, not estimates. If yours is lower, you might be undercharging. 📍 Real rents, by bedroom count By bedrooms Avg. rent achieved Sample 2 bed £554...
Our biggest refurb quote of the year: £49,625 in Birtley
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on 22nd Oct 2026 Our refurb team has just priced up a three bed house on Mary Avenue in Birtley for one of our landlords. At £49,625, it is the biggest refurb quote we have put together this year. The house is structurally sound, but it is dated...
Is the government trying to tax landlords out of existence?
2 minute read posted by The NGU Homes Team
on 21st Oct 2026 Reports say the Chancellor will leave Capital Gains Tax alone in next Wednesday’s Budget. Welcome news. But look at what landlords are already facing, then ask the question: is the government trying to tax landlords out of...
Stockton-on-Tees, are you undercharging for a 3-bed?
3 minute read posted by The NGU Homes Team
on 20th Oct 2026 At NGU Homes, 3-beds are averaging £698 a month right now - real, achieved rents, not estimates. If yours is lower, you might be undercharging. 📍 Real rents, by bedroom count By bedrooms Avg. rent achieved Sample 2 bed £611...
Northumberland, are you undercharging for a 3-bed?
3 minute read posted by The NGU Homes Team
on 16th Oct 2026 At NGU Homes, 3-beds are averaging £662 a month right now - real, achieved rents, not estimates. If yours is lower, you might be undercharging. 📍 Real rents, by bedroom count By bedrooms Avg. rent achieved Sample 2 bed £531...
How do we vet tenants to avoid rent arrears and damage?
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on 14th Oct 2026 A landlord asked us this week: “How do I stop chasing rent or damages?” Fair question. The best way to avoid arrears and damage is to stop them before the tenant moves in, so here’s what we check before anyone gets your...