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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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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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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Not all rent guarantee insurance is created equal. In this post, we walk you though three important things to look out for when choosing your protection. Don’t cut corners when selecting rental protection. Buy the wrong policy and you could end up forking out a lot of money down the line. @homesureproperty Rent guarantee insurance […]
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If you’ve assumed that it’s a long and difficult process to move properties from one letting agent to another, you’re not alone. This is a common misconception. Where you have a tenant in place – especially if your current agent found that tenant – you may assume that you can’t change letting agent and keep […]
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Buying investment property in Liverpool City Region is a great idea. Of course, some deals are better than others. Before you make your next investment, it’s important to run the numbers. Prior to making an offer: research the area, to make sure there’s a high demand for rental properties calculate your potential yield In the […]
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Property investment is successful when everybody in the equation wins. Short-term ‘success’ can mean long-term loss If you, as a landlord, increase your rent to take as much from your tenant as possible, you may make more money in the short-term. Some would call that success. But if that rent is unaffordable to the tenant […]
I’ve been a landlord for almost 20 years. In that time I’ve managed properties for hundreds, if not thousands, of other investors too. There are a few key ingredients that go into almost every landlord success story. In this post, I’ll break them down into my three top tips. 1. Start as you mean to […]
