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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If you’re a landlord sitting on a property that you want to sell, we have a quick, no-nonsense solution for you. There are hundreds of investors in our database, actively looking for new properties. Our director Mark is in regular communication with them. He’ll send your property directly to a long list of existing landlords […]
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I completed on my first house purchase three days after I turned 20-years-old. I turn 40 this week, so I’ve owned and managed property for half my life. Since starting Homesure Property in 2007, I’ve also overseen 4,000+ tenancies on behalf 1,500+ private landlords. In this post, I’ll give you a list of timeless principles […]
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Property sourcing, refurbishment and property management in Widnes, Liverpool City Region @homesureproperty What buying your investment properties outside of the city centre – and working with a local sourcing expert – can get you. If you want to add properties like this one to your investment portfolio, book a free investment consultation with us today. […]
Property agent regulation could be a blessing for Homesure, and for other reputable property agents like us. It has the potential to level the playing field, make it easier for landlords to trust the agents they hire, and close off an avenue that is currently enabling rogue landlords cut corners. In our opinion, if local […]
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Now the frost is behind us for a while, and the days are longer, it’s important to inspect your rental properties and carry out a some essential maintenance. The harsh UK winter may have taken a toll on your property. Even if it hasn’t, there are things you can do this time of year to […]
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