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Tips for Landlords

Hurry! Last few places left for free lunch with David Coughlin in Chester 27th Jan and London 2nd Feb

We have had an overwhelming reponse to my invitation for you to come and have lunch with myself and my sales manager, Andrew Bradley-Cull, at either Chester, on Friday 27th January 2012, or London, on Thursday 2nd February 2012. Top … Continue reading

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How can landlords insurance help you respect tenant’s rights?

It’s reassuring to know that recent government and local council crackdowns have ensured that the days of landlords being able to get away with leaving their tenants in sub-standard properties are largely a thing of the past. Tenants are now … Continue reading

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What Are Tenants Looking For in a Rental Property?

Savvy landlords are concerned about what their tenants are looking for in a property. They realise that this matters, as it can increase the demand for their property and helps them target their rental property more successfully at the right … Continue reading

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Landlords – don’t forget the digital TV switchover

If you’re a landlord who provides rental properties that are partly or fully furnished and include electrical products such as televisions, don’t forget to ensure you’ve tackled the digital switchover. It’s an easy issue to miss, especially if you’ve had … Continue reading

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Are your rental properties up to broadband speed?

As we’ve explored before, property location can be crucial to tenants, but have you considered whether or not the broadband speed is up to scratch? According to a survey of house hunters, the speed of broadband does matter and now … Continue reading

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4 Ways To Improve the Green Credentials of Your Property

Property investors are increasingly being encouraged to improve the green credentials of the homes they own. The government are aiming to reduce carbon emissions by up to 34% by 2020 and both tenants and property buyers are getting more savvy … Continue reading

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When Should a Landlord Raise the Rent?

The start of a new year is often the time when businesses begin to put up their rates and fees, but when is a good time for landlords to announce rental rises for tenants? There’s been encouraging news over the … Continue reading

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New Year, New Property Goals

The tradition of making New Year’s resolutions is still going strong, but rather than making a pledge to go to the gym more often or eat less chocolate (things which often go to the wayside pretty quickly, not least if … Continue reading

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Landlords Sending Christmas Cards to Tenants

If you’re a landlord, do you send your tenants Christmas cards or give them Christmas gifts? There have been interesting discussions amongst landlords recently regarding Christmas and whether or not to send tenants cards. Some landlords are firmly for it, … Continue reading

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Using Social Networking Sites to Check Tenant References

Finding the perfect tenants that will pay on time, keep your property in good condition and be a joy to have as renters is usually at the forefront of every landlords mind. Sadly, the perfect tenant isn’t always easy to … Continue reading

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