Many veteran landlords began building their portfolios when there weren’t nearly as many ways to get sued! When you’ve owned and self-managed hundreds of properties for decades, it’s not easy to keep up with legislative changes, maintain compliance and keep your portfolio at peak performance. The more properties you have, the more difficult it is […]
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Over the past 17 years, we’ve grown from being two guys investing in property and supporting other investors, to become one of largest independent property agencies in the North West. Our list of services, and the perks that come with those services, has grown considerably. Even if your investment properties are already managed by us, […]
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As a landlord, it’s your legal responsibility to make sure every adult living in your properties has the right to rent in the UK. That’s every adult – not just those named on the tenancy agreements; every occupant aged 18 and over must have the right to rent. So, how do you make sure? Ensuring […]
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A landlord-to-landlord property sale with a unique twist that made the news! The client A landlord approached us with: a problem tenant an investment property in a badly beaten up condition a few additional problems with this quirky property, in the Everton area of Liverpool The brief Move the tenant out Sell the property […]
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Invest in property when you’re ready, of course. When you have the available funds and a sound strategy in place. That said, if you are ready, and considering a property investment, the market conditions are in your favour as we move towards the final quarter of 2024. When landlords are getting out, that’s your cue […]
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Increase average tenancy lengths and you solve one of the biggest landlord problems – how to avoid voids! An empty property costs money. Filling a property with the right tenants takes time AND costs money. So, learn to minimise void periods and you’ll thank yourself. Here’s how. Average tenancy lengths According to Government statics, the […]
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At Homesure Property, we’re committed to growing our business by increasing our portfolio of managed properties every year. But why? Do you ever wonder what motivates a business to grow? What motivates business owners to work hard, every day, on their business? If all we wanted to do was increase our personal wealth, there are […]
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How we sold an investment property in Liverpool, landlord-to-landlord, even when the finances fell through! The client: A landlord came to us, asking us to sell a great investment property in Liverpool. This was a dual-purpose unit, with a flat upstairs and a commercial space downstairs. In this instance, we had two clients, because […]
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A property investment tip to support you through our change in Government If you want to be a successful property investor, for the long-term, it’s crucial that your decisions remain unaffected by the fluctuating currents of daily news and events. As someone who can be quick to react, I’ve learned the hard way that knee-jerk […]
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As announced in the Spring Budget, the beneficial tax treatment of furnished holiday lettings will be abolished from 6 April 2025. From that date, short-term let businesses will be taxed in the same way as other residential property businesses. In short; holiday lets have always been taxed more favourably that standard buy-to-lets (B2L). This change […]
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