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Parents And Paws: Our Landlord Guide For Renting To Tenants With Children Or Pets
- By Kate Shore
- landlords
- 15 August 2022
Surveys have revealed how properly vetted families and pet owners are equally as good as any other tenants, and they come with the added incentive to stay longer to avoid disrupting their children or furry friends. This week’s blog has all you need to minimise the risk and maximise the benefits of this growing and stable market.
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Damage control: our expert tips to minimise the wear & tear at your buy-to-let
- By Mike Jones
- letting property
- 19 July 2022
The end of a tenancy is often filled with uncertainty. Landlords worry over the state of their property when it's returned, while tenants fret about how much of their security deposit will be refunded. Fortunately, there are many ways for landlords to design out the potential for damage, reduce the impact of wear and tear and alleviate the nail-biting as the check-out date approaches.
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Renters Reform Bill: Bad News For Landlords, Or Long Overdue Fairness For Everyone?
- By Mike Jones
- landlords
- 5 July 2022
There’s been a flurry of news and commentary since the Government announced its Renters Reform Bill. Representing the biggest changes to the private rental sector in 30 years, the Bill is set for introduction to Parliament before March 2023, with a view to becoming law by early 2024.
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Number crunching: our essential guide to rental yields for every landlord
- By Mike Jones
- landlords
- 7 June 2022
Financial management is at the heart of every successful business. As a landlord, the rental yield of a buy-to-let can affect whether you buy a property in the first place. After that, it can help you monitor your investment's ongoing profitability and performance.
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Unfurnished Lettings: What Features Do Tenants Pay More Rent For?
- By Kate Shore
- letting property
- 21 April 2022
With renting no longer seen as a temporary measure, tenants are looking for a sense of permanence combined with more comfort. This means surrounding themselves with their own belongings in a well-presented and well-equipped home.
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PREMIUM LETTINGS: how to attract high-earning professional tenants
- By Mike Jones
- landlords
- 18 March 2022
How to attract professional tenants. It's a lucrative market of high-earning people who'll pay a premium rent for the right home. But what exactly do they want?
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3 Things To Know About Landlord Insurance in Basingstoke
- By Mike Jones
- landlords
- 17 February 2022
What important things should you should know about landlord insurance? Our blog looks at what it is and the types of insurance available.
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Which is better, renting or owning a home?
- By Kate Shore
- buying property
- 13 January 2022
Whether you’re going to rent or planning to buy, your next move in Basingstoke is a personal choice. We look at the pros and cons for both.
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2021 RENTAL REVIEW BASINGSTOKE: A thank you to landlords and tenants
- By Mike Jones
- landlords
- 4 January 2022
A look at the lessons of the the home rental market and challenges and opportunities faced by landlords and tenants in 2021.
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LETTING TRENDS for 2022: a landlord's guide to future demand for buy-to-lets
- By Mike Jones
- landlords
- 27 December 2021
By keeping on top of market trends and evolving lifestyles, buying-to-let can be a profitable business. We look at the trends for 2022.
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Longer lettings: how to attract and keep great tenants for years
- landlords
- 26 November 2021
Every landlord and tenant wants exactly the same thing: security and stability. Here's how to attract and keep your tenants.
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Renting to Families: our 5-step formula for the perfect buy-to-let
- By Mike Jones
- landlords
- 12 November 2021
Families look for particular qualities in considering whether a property is suitable for them, so this week is all about ensuring your buy-to-let property ticks all the boxes as a family home.
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