Author Archives: Tom

Health and Safety in Project Management

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Tom

Though landlords tend to be people with skills in a lot of areas, be it finance, investment, marketing or DIY, there comes a point when every landlord has to outsource a bit of work and get a professional to help … Continue reading →

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Burglar Alarms

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Tom

A new scheme in Nottingham has been launched which allows landlords to apply for a free four month trial of a new type of burglar alarm. Far from the old style sensor with a keypad, this alarm will emit a … Continue reading →

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Live Feedback for Landlords

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Tom

You might have thought that a few hundred thousand pounds outstanding on the mortgage, pushy tenants and a whole heap of legal, financial and regulatory responsibilities way pressure. Well, if you’re a student landlord, these things are likely to be … Continue reading →

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Overcrowded Houses

Posted on May 11, 2012 by Tom

You’ve probably caught a few of the more dramatic stories in the national media lately about overcrowding; we’ve heard about people converting sheds for tenants, HMO occupants sharing bedrooms and even family homes taking on three or four lodgers to … Continue reading →

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A Simpler Life for Landlords?

Posted on May 10, 2012 by Tom

Yesterday a report was released from a parliamentary select committee outlined plans to make life a little easier for landlords. The measures were strongly endorsed by Alan Ward, Chairman of the Residential Lettings Association (RLA) who described the housing shortage … Continue reading →

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Non-Payment Problems

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Tom

You might well have spotted some critical articles in the national media lately about nasty landlords who don’t look out for their tenants, but Emma Lunn of the Independent pointed out yesterday that the relationship works two ways and very … Continue reading →

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Independent Marketing

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Tom

It’s true that a majority of tenants go to agents when searching for a rental property, but there is a real attraction to marketing your property independently. By going solo on your advertising you stand to save money on your … Continue reading →

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Shorter Leases for Business Lets

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Tom

It’s no secret that the market is tough for small businesses at the moment, but it’s not just those businesses which are up and trading that are struggling. There are many businesses that would like to get off the ground, … Continue reading →

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Living and Letting

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Tom

An interesting idea that has appealed to a lot of first time buyers over the last few years, is the idea of buying a property that, ultimately, you intend to live in. But, rather than moving in immediately, buyers are … Continue reading →

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Long-Distance Landlords

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Tom

Being a landlord isn’t just about sorting out the finances, finding the right property and filling it with good, reliable tenants – there’s a lot more to it than that. Or…is there? For the long-distance landlord, there are agencies, insurers … Continue reading →

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