Tag Archives: Unoccupied Properties

Scottish Housing Shortage

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Tom

In a bid to tackle the housing shortage going on in Scotland at the moment, a new unoccupied properties bill has been introduced. The proposals contain both good and bad news for landlords letting in Scotland and, though they won’t … 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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Travellers and Squatters

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Tom

You’ll probably have spotted in the news recently the story of the travellers in Basildon: after a ten year battle the local council seems like they may have a case to evict and finally remove the travellers from council land. … Continue reading →

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Void Periods and Unoccupied Property

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Tom

According to news from Direct Line for Business, one in three landlords still experienced at least one ‘void’ period (where there were no tenants in a property) over the last three months. If you’ve bought a property to let, void … Continue reading →

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Selling On…

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Tom

It might be that, one day, you’ll choose to sell on any rental property you purchased. Maybe you are looking to move on to bigger and better properties, maybe you are struggling to find tenants or maybe it’s just time … Continue reading →

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The Implications of Having an Unoccupied Property

Posted on June 6, 2011 by admin

There’s any number of reasons you might be in possession of an unoccupied property: perhaps you’re looking for tenants after your previous occupants moved out, perhaps you’re renovating your house for the next holiday season or maybe your property is … Continue reading →

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The Risk of an Unoccupied Property

Posted on March 17, 2011 by admin

Tenants who occupy a property without paying, pose very real dangers to landlords. It was revealed this week that one MP, Mike Weatherly, has written to parliament demanding that squatter’s rights are reconsidered and that it becomes easier for landlords … Continue reading →

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Who needs Unoccupied Property Insurance?

Posted on February 7, 2011 by admin

Put very simply, anyone with a property that is not currently occupied! Unoccupied property insurance is available and ideal for anyone with a residence that is not in use and so is suitable for a wide variety of situations and … Continue reading →

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