how to protect your tenants!

[ad_1] When you buy a property to let or rent your own home, probably the last thing on your mind is to check whether there is a chance of your tenants getting sick through Legionnaires disease. Normally we only hear about incidences in hospitals or places where there are lots of people in residence. However,…

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March 2014 First Time Buyer Barometer

[ad_1] House price expectations fuel first-time buyer spending – The number of first-time buyers rises 42% year-on-year to 22,400, boosted by Help to Buy– 81% of first-time buyers anticipate further price rises in the next 12 months– Average first-time buyer deposit falls to 16 month low of £25,773 OverviewThe number of monthly first-time buyers increased 42% year-on-year in…

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Pros and Cons of Becoming a Landlord

[ad_1] Becoming a landlord is an increasingly popular option for homeowners looking to generate an income from their property.  Many people buy to let as an investment, and it can be a sound investment if done well. However, there are several things that potential landlords need to be aware of before they buy. Income… There are…

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How to Gazunder Proof Your Property

[ad_1] It’s the phone call that sellers dread – just days from exchanging contracts the buyer rings to ask for a price reduction or ‘they’ll walk’. The timing of this demand is usually intended to prevent the seller from rejecting the lower price, as the sale could collapse if they did.  In the current soft…

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