There are several reasons why you might be considering becoming a landlord in Northern Ireland. Perhaps you’re moving away for work but don’t want to sell your home, or you may have inherited a property from a relative and want to generate a monthly income from it. Whatever your reasons for becoming a landlord, the following guide will help you answer the question of how to get started. 1. Being...

    International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. As a female-run business, we know first hand the importance of challenging the norm and standing strong to promote the goals of International Women's Day. We play many roles in a day, making us excellent coordinators, planners, motivators and...

Home is meant to be a place of comfort and safety, but for many women and children affected by domestic abuse this isn’t the case. This year, whilst much of the world was instructed to stay at home, for thousands of women in Northern Ireland this was the last thing they wanted to do. Sadly, during lockdown police responded to over 8,000 incidents of domestic abuse from April to June. It’s difficult to...

As the nights grow darker and the days get colder, it’s time to start prepping your  home for the winter months. Mayfair and Morgan have compiled a list of areas that  need attention to be ready for Jack Frost. Move over lads - these girls have no limits! One of the most important bits of advice we would give is to have home insurance, to check you have sufficient cover and know what is and isn’t...

Estate Agents across Spain are worried about the rise of media reports of squatters occupying second homes especially those that are owned by Scandinavians. Pelle Lundborg, a Swedish businessman now living in Malaga talks of a couple from Sweden who have spent over a year to try and get the house they built back. "People weren't able to to come here because of coronavirus, and when they finally did,...

Mayfair & Morgan advise on the latest safety guidelines for sales and lettings during the Covid-19 restrictions. 2020 has been a very uncertain time for property owners and tenants. The rules and restrictions on viewings, new move ins and property related appointments have changed several times this year. To help clarify the current adjustments that need to be made, the ladies at Mayfair &...

If you want to start a new career in property investment it pays to work with the best estate agents. Mayfair & Morgan offers great advice on making the most of your money. HOW DO I GET INTO PROPERTY INVESTMENT? There is no ‘one size fits all’ so research and network with other property investors, as well as contacting an experienced estate agent are good places to start. Know your current...

The housing market is still very active, and the Selling Sunset Northern Ireland ladies are putting the sparkle into properties with the goal of selling fast. The longer a home is on the market the less chance you have of getting that premium price, so speed is of the essence.   When selling, cutting corners isn’t an option. Choose an innovative agent such as Mayfair & Morgan who are...

Mayfair & Morgan are a world beating team of Estate Agents with our HQ in Antrim and network of ambassadors throughout Northern Ireland. Our core team consists of 3 professional ladies, Karen, Kerry and Christine. Below is an article we’ve put together for the ‘Local Women’ magazine. The future of estate agencies in Northern Ireland is being rewritten by those who know how to work smarter....

What is Stamp Duty? Stamp Duty is a tax you might have to pay if you buy a residential property or a piece of land in England and Northern Ireland. The amount of Stamp Duty depends on the purchase price of the property. From the 8th July 2020 until 31st March 2021, anyone buying a primary residential property up to the value of £500,000 will have no Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) to pay. This is a...