Recent content by zane.archer

For local expertise, I would ask for the reasoning rather than accept “Tokyo specialist” as a credential. Which nearby properties or other market evidence were considered, why were they comparable, and what differences were adjusted for? You can then test parts of that evidence independently. A...

I’d be more cautious about assuming that a modest figure automatically preserves goodwill. The tenant may still regard any increase as unjustified if the evidence consists only of asking prices. A conversation before a formal proposal may reveal whether stability matters to both sides. Also...

I’m not convinced two inspections are automatically worth it for a 1-bed home. A thorough handover inspection could be the better use of the budget, especially if the earlier visit happens while work is incomplete and produces a list of items the builder was already going to finish. The...