Tag Archives: Attracting Tenants

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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Driveways

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Tom

Property letting is all about value, it’s about finding the right tenants at the right price and a part of that is finding a property which gives your tenants all they need. Lots of landlords are often keen to keep … Continue reading →

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Energy Performance Certificates

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Tom

From April 6th, the start of the next financial year, the time which landlords have available to them to provide an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) to potential tenants will reduce from twenty-eight days to just seven. That means that landlords … Continue reading →

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A Good Reputation

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Tom

All landlords know the perils of taking on bad tenants and for that reason screening processes and credit checks are essential parts of the process of finding a tenant. However, more and more tenants are becoming aware of the bad … Continue reading →

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Sign on the Dotted Line

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Tom

So perhaps you’ve had a shock departure from one of your properties; someone has upped and left and you’re stuck with an unoccupied property and a mortgage to pay before next month. You need to get some tenants in quickly … Continue reading →

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Parking Problems

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Tom

It’s uncommon nowadays to find a household that doesn’t have at least one driver. Such is the integrated nature of our work and social lives that driving is really a necessity for modern day living. Of course, if you’re thinking … Continue reading →

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Eurozone Update

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Tom

The crisis in the Eurozone is still rumbling on and if you’re an overseas landlord with property in a country that uses the Euro it might have been a hair-raising few months for you. Without question there have been serious … Continue reading →

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Go East

Posted on September 28, 2011 by Tom

Eastern Europe has been on the fringes of the UK holiday market for some time now and it’s becoming a more popular destination. Younger travellers can find a good time in the bars in Prague or the beach in Bulgaria … Continue reading →

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Gardens for Landlords

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Tom

A garden is a real asset to any property and can be something that really helps you to find tenants. Despite the poor record for sunshine we have here in the UK, many tenants can really see themselves using a … Continue reading →

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