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Category Archives: Reference
Old Build versus New Build and Off Plan Property, Part 1: Cost
There are pros and cons involved in buying any type of property, but in this mini series, we’re going to explore the positives and negatives of three key types of properties – old build homes, new build and off plan … Continue reading
Posted in Investment Properties, Property Resources, Reference
Tagged cons, new build, off plan, old build, properties, property, pros
11 Comments
Finding Property Hotspots Part 1
As a property investor, or a soon-to-be new investor, you’ve no doubt heard talk of the benefits of finding property hotspots. These are areas that are, for a variety of reasons, up-and-coming and, for property investors, the big pull is … Continue reading
Posted in Property Resources, Reference, Where to Buy Property
Tagged hotspot, property hotspot, transport links
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10 top tips for maximising kerb appeal
When you’re getting a property ready for letting, it’s easy to concentrate on making the inside presentable. But don’t forget to tackle the outside too, whether it’s a house or a flat, as the area leading up to your property is equally important and can … Continue reading
Time to check your boilers – boiler scrappage scheme details revealed
It’s time to get checking the boilers in your rental properties, as full details of the new government boiler scrappage scheme have been announced. The Chancellor first put forward the idea of a boiler scrappage scheme in his pre-budget report … Continue reading
Posted in Investment Properties, Property Resources, Reference, Tips for Landlords
Tagged boiler scrappage scheme, energy, landlords
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Common winter property problems and how to avoid them: Part 2
As our previous post discussed, landlords never know when problems will occur with their rental properties. The cold, wet and snowy winter weather can trigger off problems though and some of them can be avoided by making time of maintenance. … Continue reading
Common winter property problems and how to avoid them: Part 1
Problems with rental properties can occur at any time of year, but during the cold, wet or snowy winter months, they’re particularly common. Although some maintenance problems will always occur randomly and when you least expect them, some of the … Continue reading
Posted in Investment Properties, Property Resources, Reference, Tips for Landlords
Tagged boiler problems, frozen pipes, maintanence, winter
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Five tips for letting properties to pet owners
We previously looked at whether or not you’d consider letting a property to pet owners. If you’ve weighed up the pros and cons and decided that you’d like to give it a go, then here are five top tips for helping … Continue reading
Do you let properties to tenants with pets?
Pets or no pets? That’s the question facing many landlords these days as they decide whether or not they want to let their properties to tenants who have pets. It’s not uncommon for landlords to specify that they don’t allow … Continue reading
Posted in Investment Properties, Property Resources, Reference, Renting a Property, Tips for Landlords
Tagged damage, deposit, landlord, pet, pets, rental property, tenancy
18 Comments
Last chance to take advantage of stamp duty holiday
If you want to invest in property costing under £175,000 and take advantage of the reduced stamp duty fees, then time is running out. The stamp duty holiday applies to property valued at under £175,000 and means that buyers don’t … Continue reading
Posted in Property news, Reference
Tagged property, property buyers, stamp duty, stamp duty holiday
5 Comments
How to Create an Inventory for Your Rental Property
When you’re renting out a property, one of the tasks you need to do before you get a tenant is to create an inventory of everything that is in the property. Not only does this help give the tenants an … Continue reading
Posted in Investment Properties, Property Resources, Reference, Renting a Property, Tips for Landlords
Tagged damage, inventories, Inventory, rental, tenants
8 Comments