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’ll 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 Our latest blog […]
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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 […]
If you have a let property with an EPC rating of ‘F’ or ‘G’ then you should prepare now for the extension of the regulations to existing tenancies. Landlords should consider the following, in order to protect their assets: Review your property or property portfolios to identify whether or not properties are compliant Consider the […]
Proactive HMO landlords able to stay a step ahead of key industry milestones will meet the challenges, that lie ahead this year, in an easier way. So, let’s go through the most significant changes due to affect landlords this year: New tax relief rules Landlords have met with a row of changes in fiscal and […]
The full legislation To view the full legislation, click here. The changes in brief Government is introducing a minimum standard of energy efficiency rating (otherwise known as an ‘EPC rating’) Minimum rating is an E (including E!) Comes into force on 1st April 2018 Only applies to currently empty properties, i.e. does not affect those properties that already have a tenant in-situ However, if […]
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