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How to Screen & Select Stellar Tenants

Posted on May 23, 2016 by S Thompson in Landlord Guides

The relationship between tenants and landlords isn’t always a whirlwind romance. Often, it begins with a blind date that turns into an “I don’t, maybe I should see him again” situation. Landlords have a lot to deal with when finding and renting their property. From landlord’s property insurance to finding […]

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Marketing Strategies to Get Your Property Let or Sold

Posted on May 16, 2016 by S Thompson in Landlord Guides

All good landlords want a good tenant to let their property to. The ROI for your property is strictly based on the quality of your tenant and the lease you set forth. Before you can sign any contracts, however, the first step is to figure out how to generate interest […]

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Call to address ‘ problem of rogue tenants ’

Posted on May 9, 2016 by S Thompson in News

The growing problem of rogue tenants needs addressing and the Housing and Planning Bill should be amended to address them, according to one organisation. The Association of Independent Inventory Clerks (AIIC) says the legislation is aimed at tackling rogue letting agents and landlords but there should be measures aimed at […]

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Pensioner buy to let landlords ponder selling-up

Posted on May 2, 2016 by S Thompson in News

Despite offering a valuable retirement income, more than 40% of retiree landlords are considering off-loading their buy to let property, according to a survey. Responsible Equity Release also found that seven in 10 pensioner landlords said that without their rental income they would struggle to get by. More than 1,000 […]

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Landlords urged to be wary of creating a limited company

Posted on April 25, 2016 by S Thompson in News

With the various changes to the tax regime for UK residential landlords, one lettings agency is urging landlords to be wary and calculate carefully before opting for incorporation. The appeal for creating a limited company to hold a landlord’s property portfolio has been growing in recent months as a means […]

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Top Landlord Tips You Need to Know About

Posted on April 18, 2016 by S Thompson in Knowledge

The business of letting out your property is complicated. Property-owners starting out need professional landlord tips and strategies to empower their business. As experts in landlord management services, we thought it right to offer some advice for landlords who might be confused about what the next right move is for […]

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Your Guide to Landlord’s Home Insurance

Posted on April 11, 2016 by S Thompson in Landlord Guides

What happens if your tenant has a run in with your home’s carpet? Or what if they forget to lock the doors to the building and a burglar destroys your property? Are you covered? Landlord property insurance differs in coverage from policy to policy. While landlord insurance quotes can help […]

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Landlords urged to check their tenancies are ‘compliant’

Posted on April 4, 2016 by S Thompson in Landlord Guides

Landlords are being urged to check that their tenancy agreements are legally compliant after an investigation revealed that one in 10 landlords do not have any form of legal contract with their tenants whatsoever. The findings come from insurance firm Direct Line for Business who say that landlords may be […]

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More landlords are winning deposit disputes

Posted on March 28, 2016 by S Thompson in News

Landlords and letting agents are increasingly winning deposit disputes for the first time since their introduction in 2007, according to research. The Tenant Deposit Scheme (TDS) says that last year nearly 20% of deposit disputes raised by landlords saw a 100% pay-out to them whereas 20% of deposit disputes raised […]

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Rents Will Be Pushed Up By Stamp Duty Charge

Posted on March 21, 2016 by S Thompson in News

Tenants face paying more in rent because of stamp duty reforms on buy to let properties, says the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA). In their latest report, the Association says that 57% of its members say rents for tenants will rise after the stamp duty hike comes into effect […]

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