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Tips for Landlords

Could poetry help sell properties?

Novel marketing strategies that help properties for sale or rent stand out from the crowd can certainly be beneficial. But if you’re keen to promote a property, have you ever thought of turning to poetry? Poetry and property don’t usually … Continue reading

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Do you change the locks between tenants?

When you’ve got a rental property, keeping it safe and secure at all times is likely to be a high priority. With tenants in situ, you’re relying on them to keep your property secure, but do you ever change the … Continue reading

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Give your rental property a winter MOT: Part 2

The winter months have a tendency to bring with them very cold, icy, snowy and wet weather which can cause all sorts of problems for houses. But some common problems can easily be prevented by ensuring your rental properties are … Continue reading

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Give your rental property a winter MOT: Part 1

With the colder winter weather arriving already and the prospect of snow for some parts of the country, it’s time to give thought to whether or not your rental properties are in the best state to cope with months of … Continue reading

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8 Tips for Becoming a Live In Landlord

If you’re in need of an extra income stream and fancy the idea of renting out a room of your home to a lodger, then here are eight tips on how to become a live in landlord. 1. Check with … Continue reading

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The Pros and Cons of Being a Live In Landlord

According to recent figures from leading flat and house share website, Spareroom, the number of people becoming live-in landlords recently reached a record high. Over 200,000 households in the UK now have a lodgers, with some people favouring the approach … Continue reading

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Reduce Fuel Bills and Increase Warmth in Rental Properties with Solid Wall Insulation

Did you know that older properties with solid walls, and without cavities, could benefit from insulation? According to a survey carried out on behalf of the National Insulation Association, 54% of home owners in the UK are unaware that walls … Continue reading

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The Pros and Cons of Using a Property Management Company

Some investors love the idea, whilst others hate it – yes, we’re talking about using property management companies. If you’re debating whether or not it’s best for you to hand over the reins of managing your property and leave it … Continue reading

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New Property Hotspot: London Cycle Routes and Bike Docking Stations

For savvy property investors with their finger on the pulse of the latest hotpots, there’s a new property hotspot to be had in the city of London. Popularity is soaring for properties to rent in close proximity to cycle routes … Continue reading

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Would You Lower the Rent and Let a Tenant Decorate?

If you were pushed for time in trying to get a new or previously rented property ready for a new tenant, would you consider lowering the rent in exchange for letting the new tenant decorate the property? It could be … Continue reading

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