Longer lettings: how to attract and keep great tenants for years
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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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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.
Read MorePRETTY VACANT: How to style your buy-to-let without using furniture
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Empty rooms can look a bit sad, and there are plenty of uninviting photographs out there of vacant buy-to-lets. It's a constant challenge for landlords and letting agents when the demand from tenants is for unfurnished property, but when homes never look their best when they're empty.
Read MoreHiring Contractors: A landlord’s guide to finding tradespeople in Basingstoke you can trust
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Being a landlord means having the numbers of a good plumber, electrician and handyman to hand in case of an emergency. But who is reliable?
Read MoreRent arrears: finding a balance between compassion and collection
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Although rent arrears have been a hot topic during the pandemic, it’s far from being a new subject. That said, if the discussion has taught us anything in the last year, it’s that anyone can be affected by economic events: no-one is immune, however high their income.
Read MoreAccidental landlord? What you need to know
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Have you inherited a property, moved in with a partner or relocated but don't want to sell your property? If you want to rent your property out, it could prove a great investment for you, but there are a number of important things to know and consider before you think about moving a tenant in!
Read MorePerfect presentation attracts perfect tenants
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Read MoreRental upgrades: 5 improvements to increase your income
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Read MoreWhy Buy a Rental Property in Basingstoke?
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You might be wondering ‘why buy a rental property in Basingstoke’? After all, we’re in the midst of a global pandemic, and a trip to the shops is stressful enough!
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