Category: Landlords

EPC - More legislation for landlords

Written bylettings: 01 December, 2012

For those who think “More legislation to make life difficult for landlords” let’s first look at why Government need us to have Energy Performance Certificates (EPC’s). When fossil fuels are used they emit carbon dioxide (CO2), which is known as a “greenhouse gas” (GHG) because it helps produce something called…

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Green Deal: energy-saving for your home or business

Written bylettings: 01 December, 2012

  Part 1:How the Green Deal works   You can make energy-saving improvements to your home or business without having to pay all the costs up front through the Green Deal. Energy-saving improvements include: insulation - eg loft or cavity wall insulation heating draught-proofing double glazing renewable energy technologies -…

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Landlords Liability Insurance – do flat owners need it?

Written bylettings: 01 December, 2012

It’s not a legal requirement for landlords to purchase landlords liability insurance for flats but I do so myself and strongly recommend it. Many landlords make the mistake in thinking that the freeholders insurance will cover their landlords liability. This is rarely the case. We have all seen the adverts…

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Are buy-to-let mortgages better than a pension?

Written bylettings: 29 November, 2012

More than 80% of British private landlords believe their property portfolios will offer a better income than a pension when they decide to retire.

Four in five property owners are convinced that selling off or letting out their portfolios will provide a better retirement income than a pension, according…

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Lift Your House With Balloons: We Aren’t Making this Up

Written bylettings: 26 November, 2012

Lift Your House with Balloons By Movoto Real Estate Back in 2009, Pixar Animation Studios released the immensely successful “Up.” The comedy-action film went on to be nominated for five Academy Awards, becoming only the second animated film to receive the honor, behind Disney’s “Beauty and the…

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The 7 Biggest Mistakes Landlords Make When Looking For Tenants

Written bylettings: 24 November, 2012

Are you worried about getting new tenants for your rental property? Do you lie awake at night, wondering why you can’t find the right tenants and find facing hefty mortgage payments daunting?

Finding suitable tenants quickly and minimising the time your property lies vacant…

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ARLA's top tips for 'generation rent'

Written bylettings: 04 April, 2012

As demand in the Private Rented Sector (PRS) continues to outstrip supply, the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) has today issued advice to anyone embarking on a first-time tenancy. Figures from letting agents suggest that the UK's need for rental properties continues to grow: Over half (55%)…

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