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Landlord Advice

I’ve learnt the hard way that it’s not the easiest thing in the world being a landlord. In fact, it’s kind of ridiculous how much shit I have had to put up during my time as a landlord. Granted, I understand that there are a lot of bottom of the barrel landlords out there, but I ain’t one of them.

Here is where I’ve published valuable tips that I’ve picked up from my own experience. I’ve included details on how to be a good and bad landlord- whichever takes your fancy.

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Apr
21
2008

The Best And Worst Tenants

Yup, i’ll be looking for a new tenant this summer (most likely) because one of my tenant’s tenancy agreement contract is due to expire. It’s going to be a shame, because she’s given me no trouble whatsoever! Hopefully she’ll continue the contract, but I need to start thinking about recruiting if things don’t go as […]

Apr 21 2008  |  Landlord Advice
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Mar
25
2008

It’s Important To Inspect Your Buy-To-Let Property

Here’s a friendly reminder for all landlord’s to regularly carry out inspections on their properties. Unfortunately, it’s easy to slip into a mindset of a lazy relaxed landlord. A lot of landlords are kept satisfied as long as their tenants make their rent payments on time. If only life was so easy. Sadly, “collecting rent” […]

Mar 25 2008  |  Landlord Advice
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Mar
17
2008

Be An Energy Efficient Landlord

Recently there was a discussion in our Property Investment Forum about energy efficient homes. The questions being asked were, how many developers actually consider energy efficiency when renovating, is it worth the money, and will it add any value to the property?
My response to the subject was pretty cavalier. In retrospect, my stance on the […]

Mar 17 2008  |  Landlord Advice
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Mar
05
2008

Inform Your Tenant When You’ll Be Out Of Contact

To me, this is a no-brainer, but apparently it’s not so obvious to some people. The message is simple- whenever you’re going to be out of contact in any shape or form for more than 48 hours, inform your tenant. You get me? Inform your tenant!!!
I just spoke to one of my more casual landlord […]

Mar 05 2008  |  Landlord Advice
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Feb
11
2008

Letting Agent Won’t Cough Up Payment

I received an email earlier that virtually got my blood boiling. While reading the email I started to grit my teeth and develop mental images of certain snakes in cheap suits being stoned…
I have a property currently let by a local agent over 2 months ago. As far as I am aware the tenant is […]

Feb 11 2008  |  Landlord Advice
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Jan
12
2008

Avoiding Tenancy Agreement Renewal Fees With A Letting Agent

I read an article earlier on the house ladder website, the article was about abolishing tenancy renewal fees for landlords who have managed the property themselves throughout the agreement.
So basically, if you get a letting agent to find you a tenant, when it comes to the time where the tenancy agreement (the contract) needs […]

Jan 12 2008  |  Landlord Advice
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Dec
20
2007

Buy Your Tenant Something Nice This Christmas

I’m a firm believer in treating good tenants like they’re good tenants, otherwise what’s the point of them being a good tenant?
I’ve spoken about this before; i’ve mentioned how precious good tenants are; this is just an emphasise on that point. Tenants shouldn’t be taken for granted. Trust me, I know, because i’ve had some […]

Dec 20 2007  |  Landlord Advice
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Dec
11
2007

Landlords With Good Tenants May Lose Their Precious Cargo From A Housing Crash

On one end you have landlords that want to welcome a property crash so they can add more properties to their portfolios. A declining market for an ambitious landlord is like a moist armpit for bacteria- tranquil beauty. We can call those landlords the fat cats. On the other end you have another breed of […]

Dec 11 2007  |  Landlord Advice
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Nov
12
2007

My Tenant Left Without Paying Bills

One of my “problem” tenant’s vacated one of my properties after being evicted, but she left behind unpaid gas and electricity bills. The bills totalled to approximately £200. This particular tenant had already cost me money (eviction fees, the rent she failed to pay..etc), so there was no way I was going to part with […]

Nov 12 2007  |  Landlord Advice
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Nov
08
2007

I Need Help Finding Tenants

The longer your property remains unoccupied the more it will cost you; it’s your responsibility to get your property occupied sharply.
This guide is to help you get as many people through the doors to view your property as possible. The more views you get the more chance there is of finding a tenant. It’s not […]

Nov 08 2007  |  Landlord Advice
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