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Finding Property Hotspots Part 6 – Major Employers

In the latest installment of our mini series on finding potential property hotspots, we’re turning our thoughts towards identifying areas where there are major employers located. In areas of towns and cities in the UK where there are major employers … Continue reading

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A to Z of Property Investing: C is for Contracts

In the third part of our A to Z of property investing, C is for the all important issue of contracts. If you’re serious about property investing and are planning to rent out one more of your properties, then you … Continue reading

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Preparing to Let Your Property: Electrical Safety

As a property investor building up to let an investment property, whether it’s your first or seventh, you’ll have a host of things to consider before the property can be put up for rental. One of the important issues that should … Continue reading

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Government Boiler Scrappage Scheme Ends

If you haven’t given the government boiler scrappage scheme a go, and traded in your old boiler for a new model, then you’re too late, as it’s already come to a sudden end. The innovative government scheme, which was launched … Continue reading

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A to Z of Property Investing: B is for Buy-to-Let

In the property investing world, buy-to-let is a buzzword and concept that you can’t fail to miss. In fact, it’s the crux of the business for the majority of property investors. The idea of buy-to-let is pretty self-explanatory – you … Continue reading

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Preparing to Let Your Property: Getting an Energy Performance Certificate

Finding and buying the right investment property for your needs may seem like hard work, but it doesn’t stop there. Before you’re able to start renting it out, there are various rules and regulations you need to adhere to and … Continue reading

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A to Z of Property Investing: A is For Appreciation

There are all sorts of issues involved in successful property investing and in this A to Z guide, we’re going to be exploring some of them. To kick things off, A is for appreciation. In the property investing world, appreciation … Continue reading

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Finding Property Hotspots Part 5 – Major Sporting Events

As we’ve been exploring in this property hotspot mini series, there are a variety of ways you can employ to try and predict potential new hotspots. Having already looked at the benefits of improved transport links, regeneration schemes, universities and … Continue reading

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Pros and Cons of Letting Tenants Decorate

If you’ve been letting property for a while, then the chances are that you may have come across a situation where a tenant wants to paint or decorate a room. But would you let them loose with a paintbrush in … Continue reading

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Property Investors How to Improve Your Credit Score

If you’ve experienced problems getting a loan for a property investment purchase, or have checked your credit score and found it to be lower than you’d expected, don’t panic. There are things you can do to try and improve your … Continue reading

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