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Making Sure Youve Got the Right Landlord Insurance

Buying second houses to then let them out again is becoming increasingly common as more and more people find that first-time-buying is extremely difficult in the current climate. This means that there are now far more landlords about than you might expect, and unfortunately, a lot of them are not completely clued up on […]
The UK are a nation of hoarders

For a landlord a storage unit could come in very useful. One tenant may want a property with furniture, the next tenant may want it unfurnished. So having a storage unit would be very useful for these times. It’s important to shop aroun It is a fact that the British people are a nation of […]
New report finds that students make the best tenants

As a landlord or letting agent, there are many factors to consider when renting a property, including finding your ideal tenants. On first glance students may not be your first choice, but new findings by utilities and service provider for students, Glide, and Accommodation for Students, found that students are in fact the most desirable […]
Upgrade Your Home: Increasing Your Resale Value

Whether you’re thinking about selling right now, or perhaps in five or ten years, you’ll want to get the very best possible price for your home.
Housing patterns

Houses prices in some of the biggest cities are forcing a steady stream of people in their 30s and 40s to leave due to them being unable to afford family homes. This has caused a transformation of the countryside as they move out to suburbs and villages. Houses prices in some of the biggest […]
What do you need in a Letting Agent?

Unfortunately, letting agents don’t usually get much positive press, as just like landlords the media tend to focus on the few rogues out there than those that provide high-quality services. However, the fact of the matter is that letting agents can be extremely useful as they can help run your business and find tenants for […]
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Landlords: To Furnish or Not to Furnish?

As a new landlord, it can be tempting to leave properties void of furniture, fixtures and fittings to avoid letting properties furnished with substandard furniture. Since 1988 when the Furnishings and Fittings Regulations came into effect, even experienced landlords can now be reluctant to provide furnished properties. However, when you consider that a furnished property […]