Tag Archives: Property Improvements

Decorating your Properties – Part 2

Posted on April 16, 2013 by admin

In our previous post we discussed some of the first things you need to consider before decorating your properties, such as when is the best time, who you should hire and whether DIY is really a good idea. All of … Continue reading →

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Thinking about Contents

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Tom

Damages come in many forms for landlords but it’s rare that a case of structural or malicious damage to property is publicised. The greatest risk covered by your Landlord Insurance policy is probably that of damage to the small, forgettable … Continue reading →

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Flexible Letting

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Tom

It’s a strange one, definitely, using the term ‘flexible’ to describe a property. Most changes to properties take a long time to put through, particularly if they’re structural, but there are things you can do to make your property appeal … Continue reading →

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Generating Value

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Tom

If you purchase a property, or perhaps you have a property available on your books, you need to make sure that you’re getting the best possible yield out of that property. You need to justify to any potential tenants why … Continue reading →

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Solar Panels for Landlords

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Tom

What was a relatively new and exciting technology a couple of years ago has become considerably more main-stream lately, and solar panels are cropping up on more and more properties around the UK. Just last week the housing association, Peabody, … Continue reading →

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Getting the Builders in…

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Tom

Maintenance work can be time consuming, costly and irritating for your tenants but sometimes needs must; you will just have to bite the bullet and get the builders in. Here are some top tips for when you need to call … Continue reading →

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Extending your rental property

Posted on June 24, 2011 by admin

A good way of adding value to your let is to think about an extension. If you’re letting a smaller property an extension is a good way of generating some extra space and even in larger properties extensions can add … Continue reading →

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High-Tech Lets

Posted on April 27, 2011 by admin

If you’ve recently bought a new rental property and you’re looking for new tenants, it can be difficult to know exactly how to fit your property; what high-tech fixtures and fittings are necessary to attract tenants and what sort of … Continue reading →

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Top Tips for Landlords

Posted on February 2, 2011 by admin

Whether you are becoming a landlord for the first time or just looking to make more of your properties we have the advice you need to protect your investment and maximise its potential. 1. Choose tenants wisely – Make sure … Continue reading →

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