How to help your pets during a house move

[ad_1] Although they might not have to deal with what we have to when buying or selling a property, but moving home can be just as stressful for animals as it is for humans. Cats and dogs, in particular, can find a relocation difficult, with new smells, new rooms and new routines making their lives…

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Steals of the month

[ad_1] Looking for a new property investment or trying to get onto the ladder for the first time? Take a look at our selection of homes from across the UK, starting from just under £50,000.   1. Check out these huge rooms Three bedrooms and in a popular location what more could you want? [featured_property_1] …

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Top 8 Ways to Easily Transform Your Home on a Budget

[ad_1] You may think that it’ll cost a fortune to transform and revitalise your home but this isn’t the case. You just need to make high-impact, low-cost changes that will have a huge effect on your residence. Whether you’re looking to transform your home for yourself or to attract potential new renters or buyers, these…

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Investment Opportunities

[ad_1] Whether you're looking for a ready to go investment, something that needs a little bit of work or a development opportunity, we have it covered.  To find out more about Buy to Let or how we can help you, contact your local branch or email landlords@your-move.co.uk. Not what you're looking for? Start you own…

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Latest news on the Tenant Fees Act 2019

[ad_1] On 1st June this year, the much-talked-about tenant fee ban came into force in England, under the Tenant Fees Act. This means: Landlords and letting agents are not permitted to charge tenants for anything other than: An administration fee when the tenant requests a change or early termination of a tenancy Utilities, communication services…

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How important is the look and feel of a property to tenants? 

[ad_1] Whether you’re going ‘budget’, ‘boutique’ or ‘luxury’, today’s tenants all expect a reasonable level of quality and definitely a higher standard of accommodation than they did ten or fifteen years ago. Tenants with very limited finances are usually happy with ‘budget’ accommodation. As long as they have a legally let and safe roof over…

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Top 10 things to know about tenancy agreements

[ad_1] The tenancy agreement sets out the terms and conditions of a let, importantly, the rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants. In England and Wales, the standard agreement is an Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST), which is what we’re looking at here. In Scotland, it’s a Private Residential Tenancy – more information on this can…

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Top 5 landlord insurance claims

[ad_1] According to research, as many as one in four landlords might not have the right insurance for their rental property. And for those who have mistakenly taken out standard home insurance, rather than specialist landlord insurance, it could have serious financial implications. Having tenants living in a property is considered higher risk than a…

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How much does a new kitchen cost and how long will it last?

[ad_1] When you’re picking out a kitchen for a rented property, the first thing to remember is that it’s not for your own home, so there’s no need to spend a fortune! Most tenants are just looking for a well-equipped kitchen that’s easy to keep clean and tidy. Kitchen units and fittings The kitchen is…

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Attracting & keeping a long-term tenant

[ad_1] Having a good-quality tenant in your property for several years can be a great thing for you as a landlord. You should benefit from: Lower or no void periods No 6 to 12-month re-let administration costs And potentially lower maintenance costs throughout the tenancy, as properly-referenced long-term tenants may take better care of properties.…

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