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A lovely gift from @OnTheMarketCom to celebrate their success, I love a few sparkly balloons 🎈 #OTMRisingToTheTop #Runcorn #Estateagent

Please be careful out there tomorrow everyone! Storm Éowyn is going to bring some extreme rain and wind so please stay safe 💨🌧️

If you’re a landlord looking to save time and money (and let’s face it, who isn’t?), a good letting agent can be a game-changer. Here’s how landlords can build a strong and successful business relationship with their letting agent… buff.ly/3CittS6

You may have heard ‘If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it’, but by proactively refurbishing and modernising your rental properties, you can realise a host of benefits that will attract premium tenants and add long-term value to your investment buff.ly/3C9FDg6

Tremendous work by Runcorn's David Ash, known as 'PinkTutuGuy'. He's been awarded the British Citizen Award (BCA) for his work raising funds and awareness for Cancer Research UK, raising more than £165,000 for the charity over the years! 🧡 🩷 🏃 buff.ly/4jlQYdv

Owning your own little piece of paradise while earning a rental income can seem like a win-win scenario. However, it’s essential to have realistic expectations about the challenges landlords face when managing a property overseas ☀️🏝️ buff.ly/3E6KGOT

Congratulations to local Runcorn business, Direct Affinity Europe, who are officially a great place to work. "This certification means the world to us because it comes directly from our employees”🧡👏 buff.ly/4gSV8rL

Did you know you could see Jupiter and four of her moons, Mars and the Moon all from a Castlefields back garden? Andy Dutton took these incredible astral photos with a bridge camera last week 😮🪐🌕

One issue, above all else, causes landlords sleepless nights. It’s not maintenance and repairs. It’s not worrying about the rent being paid on time. Can you guess what it is? buff.ly/40l2Xzy

Artificial intelligence is making tsunami-like waves in the UK rental sector. Here’s a glimpse into the potential changes AI could bring while also highlighting the importance of letting agents in handling the human aspects of renting out your property buff.ly/4hkNXIF

The hub has quickly become a cornerstone of the community, offering accessible mental health services and creating a thriving social space where more than 700 people have attended classes and events since its opening 🧡 buff.ly/4jkHiQE

Setting the correct rental price for your property is essential to attract the best tenants and maximise the return on your investment. Here are five key considerations every landlord should keep in mind when setting the rent for their rental property buff.ly/3z3Xd2R

With the Mars exhibit at the end of this month at Norton Priory, the museum has partnered with a new local catering partner. Olive Tree Catering, will be relaunching the cafe service for visitors, with new menus and wider selection of food and drink 🧡 buff.ly/4al8Np4

As a landlord, you need to protect your investment, but it’s also good practice to help your tenants feel safe and secure. Here are five relatively simple security steps landlords can take to safeguard their properties during summer 🔐 buff.ly/3yJMISf

A lot of other boroughs already have this, but Halton is soon set to get weekly food waste bin collections. Do you think this is a good thing for the area? 🍗🍌🥔🥕🗑️ buff.ly/4afutCQ

Whether you’re a seasoned investor or taking your first step into the rental property market, make sure you understand what makes a place a good investment. Here are five points to consider carefully buff.ly/4cgVGG5

Another great photo by Darrens Drones here. 'Winterfell', though it'll all be melted away soon! 🧡

Regular property inspections are so crucial. They help you spot potential issues before they become costly repairs and ensure your property remains a place people are proud to call their home. Here’s the five key areas you need to focus on buff.ly/3Vhh5ZD

Do you know an amazing woman who deserves to be recognised? Perhaps your mother, daughter, sister or friend has an inspiring, heartfelt or courageous story to tell? Or maybe a colleague or your boss inspires you? Details of how to nominate her here 🧡🚺 buff.ly/3C10XnT

With numerous projects already in motion, 2025 promises to be another thrilling year for the Reconnecting Runcorn initiative as well as our local High Street 🧡 buff.ly/3C2lcBC