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The Benefits of Diversification
Most of us are familiar with the concept of diversification relative to investments within a portfolio. A wide variety of investments are mixed in order…
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Andy Burnham – Metro Mayor for Manchester
Andy Burnham, respected MP for Leigh, was elected as Metro Mayor for Manchester in May. His election campaign focused on housing and housing standards and…
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Tenancy Deposit Protection Bites – Or Does It
When the Tenancy Deposit Protection legislation came into force in April 2007, dire penalties were promised where landlords or agents did not protect cash deposits…
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Landlords and Rental Property Repairs
If rent arrears are the biggest complaint landlords tend to have about tenants, repairs must be the tenants’ biggest complaint against landlords. There are some…
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More Fines for Poor Landlords
It was recently reported that despite the powers local authorities have always had to address issues associated with poor landlords (who are believed to be…
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General Election in June – Talk to your Candidates
Having repeatedly said that an early election was not envisaged, the Prime Minister, Teresa May, shocked everyone by announcing that there would be a general…
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Spring Clean Your Landlord Investment Portfolio
Spring is here – with cold winds and icy showers, but spring nevertheless and the time for a good spring clean! Landlords are not expected…
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Landlord Duties are Manifold
Landlords will be used to wearing many hats. They are landlords, but are also expected to perform other duties. Behave like charities when their tenants…
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Private Rental Sector Booming – Unless Under 21
The last decade has seen a phenomenal growth in the private rental sector, with the numbers having risen by 20% over the last ten years….
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Attracting The Best Tenant for Your Rental Property
Although the tenant should be the one who should be doing their best to persuade a landlord to give them a tenancy, it is quite…
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Why All Tenants Must Be Referenced
I have met many tenants – generally because they have fallen into rent arrears or are anti-social, lacking communication skills and refusing to engage with…
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Changes to Benefits – April 2017
Landlords have a hard-enough time with tenants who fall into rent arrears but it is to be feared that changes in the payment of benefits…
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LANDLORDS, WANT 10% OFF MATERIALS?
If you’re a landlord, have we got an offer for you. We want you to have 10% off your first online purchase simply by signing…
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Paperwork – The Landlord’s Friend
Over many years of working with private sector landlords, perhaps the most misunderstood and disliked aspect of the role, is paperwork. Many landlords have work…
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Mixed Partnerships Landlord Taxation Strategy
The mixed partnership structure is often a good fit for landlords who are already paying higher rate tax or are pushed into the higher rate…
