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Tag Archives: property
Summer Property Maintenance Tip: Get the Boiler Serviced
It’s the middle of the summer and the last thing you’re probably thinking about is the boiler or heating systems in your rented properties. But if you want to get ahead with your yearly boiler maintenance, now is a good … Continue reading
Posted in Investment Properties, Reference
Tagged boiler, heating, maintenance, property, service, tips
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Landlords: are you cashing in on the Olympic effect?
We’ve often blogged about the benefits of cashing in on property hotspots and how major events, such as international sports, can hike up property prices and increase the demand for property rentals. Although it’s still early days, the first signs … Continue reading
Posted in Renting a Property
Tagged event, hotspot, international, London, Olympic Games, property, rental, renting, sport, sporting
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Property Demand and Rent Rises – Insight from RICS
Demand for property lettings in the UK is continuing to rise and rents have gone up at the fastest pace in history, according to the latest Residential Lettings Survey from RICS. The survey by RICS, which uses data obtained until … Continue reading
A to Z of Property Investment I is for Inventory
Our A to Z of Property Investment series has been exploring a variety of issues that property investors are wise to be aware of. So far we’ve covered issues from A to H, and now it’s time to look at I. … Continue reading
Posted in A to Z Property
Tagged A to Z, insurance, Inventory, investment, landlord, property, property investment, rental, tenant
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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
Posted in Tips for Landlords
Tagged broadband, connection, Internet, location, property, property appeal, speed, tenants
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Property Issues Raised in the 2011 Budget
It’s budget time again, and Chancellor George Osborne has delivered the news of his budget for 2011. We take a look at some of the issues of interest to property investors, property buyers and property owners. For once there was … Continue reading
Posted in Property news
Tagged budget, budget 2011, building, commercial, George Osborne, government, housing, property, property issues, stamp duty
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4 Tips for Buying BMV Properties at Auction
Property auctions can be a great way of picking up an affordable property for a price below the usual market value. But unless you’re au fait with auctions and confident you know what you’re doing, the process can be a … Continue reading
Posted in Reference
Tagged auction, below market value, BMV, HBF Investments, properties, property, tips
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Is It Worth Investing in Land?
The benefits of investing in property are clear, but if you see land for sale or at auction, is it worth investing in? Land comes up for sale on a regular basis, both via land agents and estate agents, and … Continue reading
Posted in Property Resources
Tagged auction, garage, investing, investment, land, property
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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
Posted in Tips for Landlords
Tagged loose tiles, MOT, problems, property, property MOT, roof, winter
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