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𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭-𝐆𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐬: 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐲-𝐓𝐨-𝐋𝐞𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐈𝐭 𝐈𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑

“Is buy-to-let still worth it?”. Hardly a day goes by when someone doesn’t ask us that question. For a lot of people, the answer is no. Changing lettings law and tax rules have caused many landlords to drop out and sell up, particularly if rent is their main or only source of income. But here's the thing: many private landlords are still actively expanding their portfolios. And large corporations are starting to invest heavily in rental homes. So why is that?

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𝐔𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭? 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐥𝐥-𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐭`𝐬 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐀 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞

Let’s take a closer look at how things go wrong and how to put them right, so you can get back on track.

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PLAIN IMAGE INTRO – RENTAL RED FLAGS

Rental Red Flags: How To Avoid Problem Tenancies And Create The Perfect Letting

How can you tell if you’ll get respectful, responsible and reliable tenants before you hand over the keys? More than anything, it’s all about the setup, and this week we’ll take you through our tried and tested process, to avoid problem tenancies and create stable and long-term lettings.

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Secrets Of Home Styling: Tiny Little Touches That Add Big Money To Your Selling Price

Imagine if you could increase your sale price by up to 8% with just a shopping list and a weekend. Make buyers fall in love with your home, and pay a handsome price.

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PLAIN IMAGE – DESK THE HALLS

Buy-To-Let And Working From Home: Tap Into The Trend To Boost Your Rental Property's Income

Homes are being scrutinised for how suited they are to double duties, with high demand for clearly defined workspaces. So whatever the size of your rental property, here's our guide to using what you've got to maximise the performance of your investment.

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Haggle Or Hold Firm? How To Achieve The Best Price In A Changeable Market

Just as overly ambitious valuing doesn't mean the market has hit those heights, reducing inflated prices doesn't mean it's collapsed. Nonetheless, your selling strategy should always reflect the mood of the moment, and this week's blog has all you need to achieve the highest price and get moving soon.

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Thrifty Landlord Tips: How To Slash Your Upfront Costs When You Buy A Rental Property

Despite changes to tax policy, buy-to-let remains a hugely popular life goal for many people as one of the safest long-term investment strategies. So the big question is: can you reduce your upfront buying costs for starting or expanding your lettings portfolio?

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PLAIN IMAGE – MULCH IT OVER

Brown, But Not Out: Keeping Your Garden Lush For Viewings In A Hot Summer

From watering wisdom to drought-resistant planting and clever design, this week's blog is packed with scorching hot tips to wow your viewers with a summer-hardy oasis.

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PLAIN IMAGE – UNDERSTANDING THE MARKET FOR TENANTS WITH CHILDREN AND PETS

Parents And Paws: Our Landlord Guide For Renting To Tenants With Children Or Pets

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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Temperature Control: Future-Proof Your Home's Value With Our Climate-Proofing Tips

How to climate-proof your home, future-proof its value and keep it at the perfect temperature, whatever the weather.

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PLAIN IMAGE – THINK ABOUT YOUR BUY-TO-LET STRATEGY

Buy-To-Let Beginner? Get It Right First Time With Our Expert Tips For New Landlords

Have you wondered about becoming a landlord but aren't sure whether it's still worth it or even your kind of thing? For anyone with a genuine passion for property, being a landlord is a very natural fit to supplement your income, build financial freedom and nurture your inner designer and entrepreneur.

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PLAIN IMAGE – INVESTIGATE THE CHAIN ABOVE AND BELOW

Chain Reaction – Beat The Current Legal Delays And Stop Your Sale Falling Through

Chains are a normal and integral part of the moving process as people scale the property ladder toward their forever home. They're not to be feared, but chains are only as strong as their weakest link. So whether you’re planning to sell, already on the market or your sale is stuck on hold, this week's blog is full of solutions to setbacks to keep your move together.

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