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Top Tips for Attracting High-Quality Tenants in Southampton
- By Brian Linehan
- Landlords
- 22 April 2024
Making improvements to your rental property doesn’t have to break the bank.
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Landlords, Get the Best from Your Letting Agent by following These Simple Steps
- By Brian Linehan
- Landlords
- 15 April 2024
A top letting agent can also look ahead and, drawing on their industry experience, advise you on your long-term investment strategy.
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Making Tax Digital: A Timeline for Southampton Landlords on the Upcoming Changes
- By Brian Linehan
- Landlords
- 8 April 2024
Here’s an update on what these changes involve and a timeline for when they’ll come into force.
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Managing and Reducing Void Periods in Southampton
- By Brian Linehan
- Homeowners
- 1 April 2024
Owning a rental property isn’t just about what happens while tenants are in place; effectively managing periods when your property is unoccupied is equally important.
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How to Avoid an Expensive Insurance Claim at Your Southampton Rental
- By Brian Linehan
- Homeowners
- 25 March 2024
What’s the most common reason for landlords finding themselves in hot water and needing to make an insurance claim?
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How Southampton Landlords Can Ethically Maximise Their Rental Investments
- By Brian Linehan
- Landlords
- 11 March 2024
Whether you’re a seasoned investor or taking your first step into the rental property market, make sure you understand what makes a place a good investment.
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How has the Spring Budget affected Southampton Homeowners and Landlords?
- By Brian Linehan
- Homeowners
- 6 March 2024
The Spring Budget 2024 this afternoon has introduced some changes that could significantly influence your Southampton property strategies and investment outcomes.
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Top Renovation Tips for Southampton Landlords
- By Brian Linehan
- Landlords
- 26 February 2024
Planning to renovate your rental? There’s one thing you should know before you start pulling up carpets or ripping out cabinets.
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Top Five Southampton Landlord Blunders (and How to Avoid Them)
- By Brian Linehan
- Landlords
- 19 February 2024
To help you navigate this complex terrain, here are the five most common mistakes we’ve encountered and how to avoid them, ensuring a more profitable and stress-free experience.
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Renters Reform Bill: An Update for Southampton Landlords
- By Brian Linehan
- Landlords
- 5 February 2024
The bill undoubtedly represents change. But while some systems and processes will need updating to ensure compliance, proactive and responsible landlords shouldn’t panic.
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Why Guppies Make Good Tenants and How You Can Attract Them
- By Brian Linehan
- Landlords
- 8 January 2024
The term ‘Guppies’ refers to tenants in the 18 – 39 age bracket who see themselves staying in the rental market for the long term. The nickname comes from the phrase ‘Given Up on Property’ because Guppies don’t see home ownership on the cards for them for at least the next decade. For some, this is because of the high cost of buying a property and the struggle to get a decent deposit together. But for others, it’s about lifestyle. Some Guppies don’t want to be tied to a 40-year mortgage and the other demands of home ownership, such as repairs and maintenance.
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Six Steps to Prevent Condensation – A Must-Read for Southampton Landlords
- By Brian Linehan
- Landlords
- 1 January 2024
As we settle into the first few weeks of 2024, you may contemplate moving home. Whether it’s a quest for more bedrooms or reception rooms, a desire for a larger garden, a view, a move closer to the countryside, or downsizing, the New Year symbolises new beginnings. In navigating this journey, selecting the right Southampton estate agent becomes crucial to help you move.
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