Here is a detailed 21 step guide to renting a home. It covers everything from advertising to handing over keys. Plus get some pro-tips on compliance and best practices.
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Moving home is one of the most stressful life experiences people go through. In fact, it ranks as number three, just behind the death of a loved one or a divorce. That might seem a bit much considering moving home is typically a positive move. However, it can be costly, and if you don't know where all those costs are coming from, it can be incredibly stressful. From holding deposits to council tax, here’s a list of things you can expect to pay.
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We see, all too often the levels of difficulties that many tenants face when trying to get their deposits back. That’s why we are sharing with you some of the best tips we have to ensure you are able to get your full refund when you are ready to move.
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As a landlord, if you haven't been asked already, one day either a current or prospective tenant will ask whether or not pets are allowed. It can be daunting. By being prepared before you allow pets into your property, you will have less chance of problems down the track. Let’s discuss how
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One of the easiest ways to boost your tenant search success rate is to invest in high quality, eye-catching photography. Great property photos make tenants imagine living in a property and gives them an idea how your property can help them achieve their chosen lifestyle. Simply put, property photography is a great demand generator. Let’s discuss how to go about doing this.
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Most rental homes are decorated plainly by design. Landlords pick neutral colours and sparse decorations in an effort to appeal to everyone. Luckily, with a little creativity and a small budget it's possible to turn everyday vanilla living into a delightful rental home without losing your deposit.
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Your choice of tenants is easily the most critical decision you make as a landlord. Choosing the right tenants for your investment property will make your job easier. Let’s discuss why you should not base this critical information on a credit check.
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The Chancellor of the Exchequer, recently announced a new stamp duty tax break. The move is intended to revitalise the property market which has been consistently declining since the beginning of the pandemic.
In this article we discuss who the winners and losers are.
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Private landlords need to keep their finger on the pulse of what tenants want. We discuss the mutual benefits of long term tenants, why tenants leave and what you can do to attract long term tenants.
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We explain why landlords and letting agents ask tenants for bank statements as part of the tenant referencing process.
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The pandemic's impact can be felt across the board. Over 2 million people have become unemployed in the UK since the pandemic started. The media has covered a lot of the effects of Covid-19 on tenant income and calls have been made to give tenants rent holidays. So, should tenants continue to pay rent?
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A summary of government guidance and industry trends for landlords during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. This includes the latest on evictions, right to rent, repairs and energy efficiency standards
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Businesses all over the world are being affected by the novel coronavirus pandemic. Unfortunately, housing is not immune. Here is our 7 step action plan to survive.
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