Tag Archives: Tenants

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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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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Trends in the Market

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Tom

There has been a lot of talk lately about changes in the UK housing market and how consumers are going to respond to the financial crisis. With house prices showing a little more volatility than most homeowners would like, we … Continue reading →

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Social Problems

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Tom

It’s not only the risk of tenants encountering financial hardship that you need to be careful of as a landlord, often there are a multitude of reasons for tenants that fail to pay. All kinds of social problems can affect … Continue reading →

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Tenant Deposit Penalties

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Tom

With the new financial year comes a whole host of new regimes for landlords, many of which are associated with penalties and fines. One to watch out for is the new tenant deposit regime which came into force last Friday. … Continue reading →

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Storage for Landlords

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Tom

We live in a world where the high street is only a click away – we can order anything we want within a few moments and have it delivered within hours. This is fantastic for the consumer, of course, but … Continue reading →

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Dirty Tricks

Posted on December 14, 2011 by Tom

You may have seen in the news lately that a Wimbledon based landlord has been fined over £20,000 for playing ‘dirty’ tricks on his tenants to encourage them to move out. This particular landlord intimidated his tenants by switching off … Continue reading →

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Landlord Checks?

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Tom

A lot of column inches on this blog have been devoted to ensuring you, as landlords, choose the right tenants. Of course, choosing the proper tenants for the right property is absolutely key to being a successful landlord, but the … Continue reading →

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Negotiation

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Tom

We’ve moved a little way away from the barter system of old, that’s the reason your rent is paid in cash rather than goats or gold. However, many tenants will still be keen to barter a little and will look … Continue reading →

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Choosing the Right Tenants

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Tom

It’s difficult to make a call on who or who isn’t right for your property, most markets move very fast these days and it’s not uncommon to have to make a decision in a couple of days as to who … Continue reading →

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