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    How to personalise your rental property

    How to personalise your rental property

    Published over 2 years ago

    Making a ‘house a home’ is a saying that applies to everyone, including tenants, but there is often confusion over what a renter can do to a property in terms of DIY and decorating. In this blog, we explain how a tenancy agreement will provide clarity, and we’ll suggest a number of ways to personalise a rental property without making permanent changes.

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    Invest in flats and attract budget-conscious tenants

    Invest in flats and attract budget-conscious tenants

    Published over 2 years ago

    The new year has certainly started on an upbeat note for the lettings sector. A survey by Finbri found more than 50% of UK property investors intend to expand their property portfolios in 2023. 

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    Could pets be the key to successful lets in 2023?

    Could pets be the key to successful lets in 2023?

    Published over 2 years ago

    The year ahead could be monumental for landlords and tenants. It’s widely accepted that the Government’s A Fairer Private Rented Sector white paper will be adopted before the end of 2023 – and that means renting with a pet will be made easier.

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    Tenants: how to cut your energy usage

    Tenants: how to cut your energy usage

    Published over 2 years ago

    There is no shortage of online energy guides detailing how to reduce energy consumption and lower fuel bills but much of the advice is aimed at homeowners. While installing solar panels, air source heat pumps and cavity wall insulation are good ideas, they aren’t the sort of home improvements tenants are always able to make.

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    How to pass tenant reference checks

    How to pass tenant reference checks

    Published over 2 years ago

    Any letting agent worth their salt will undertake reference checks on potential tenants. Referencing is a vetting process to ensure only the most genuine, trustworthy and financially-sound renters can reserve a property.

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    7 ways to increase the chances of getting your deposit back

    7 ways to increase the chances of getting your deposit back

    Published almost 3 years ago

    The latest Statistical Briefing from The Dispute Service – which uses data from the Tenancy Deposit Scheme, SafeDeposits Scotland and TDS Northern Ireland – has highlighted the top three reasons for deposit disputes across the UK during 2021-2022.

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    Revised Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations take effect

    Revised Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations take effect

    Published almost 3 years ago

    From the 1st October in England and the 1st December in Wales, there are regulatory changes around smoke detectors and fire alarms that all landlords will need to implement with immediate effect, as there will be no ‘grace’ period and fines can be issued from day one.

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    3 reasons why new builds make good buy-to-lets

    3 reasons why new builds make good buy-to-lets

    Published almost 3 years ago

    Lending experts have noted that landlords are increasingly considering new build homes for their next buy-to-let, as they tick so many boxes when it comes to changing regulations. Here are three reasons why buy-to-let and new build can go hand in hand:-

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    Gen Z renters seek sustainable properties

    Gen Z renters seek sustainable properties

    Published almost 3 years ago

    What you think Generation Z want from a rental property and what they would actually like may surprise landlords hoping to target students, recent graduates and young professionals. A new survey of more than 2,500 people aged between 16-25, featured in an article published by PBSA News, set out to establish what was important to them in a rented home.

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    Is now the time to become a limited company landlord?

    Is now the time to become a limited company landlord?

    Published about 3 years ago

    Being a landlord is about running a profitable investment, but for some, it is becoming harder to protect margins and generate a meaningful income. Now is a good time to examine your landlord status  – is it best to be a private operator or a limited company?

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    What do Government changes mean for your property plans?

    What do Government changes mean for your property plans?

    Published about 3 years ago

    If you follow politics, you’ll know it’s a case of ‘all change’ at the Conservative party. While the headline news is the resignation of our Prime Minister and the voting-in of a new leader, there was a reshuffling within the lower ranks that may have an effect on the property market.

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    Fairer Private Rented Sector White Paper: your questions answered

    Fairer Private Rented Sector White Paper: your questions answered

    Published about 3 years ago

    After years of delays and deliberations, the Renters’ Reform Bill has finally been crystalised in its associated White Paper. Titled the Fairer Private Rented Sector White Paper: a new deal for renting, the contents will soon become law and shape the way lettings is run.

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