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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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