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Before becoming a landlord, you need to consider how you want to buy your rental property. There’s lots of tricky tax stuff to consider and changes to tax relief over the last few years mean that becoming a landlord might not be as profitable as you first think. So, what should you do? Should you…
If you’re one of the millions of Brits who vowed to stay off the booze this month, hang in there – you’ve only 11 more days to go! Congratulations on making it this far, and remember, if your resolve is starting to wobble, you’re not alone. Many people find that as the dark nights of…
Most estate agents will tell you that to secure a good property sale, it’s best to market a home fully furnished. But to quote the Rolling Stones, ‘You can’t always get what you want’. Whether it be due to a death in the family or a sudden change in circumstances, sellers sometimes find themselves with…
What’s the difference between a landlord and a property investor? Aren’t they the same thing? Does one rent out properties and the other sell them on? If these questions have got you scratching your head, read on. Long term vs short term Keeping it simple, a landlord makes a regular income from renting properties to…
Houseplants add colour and freshness to work and living spaces – and deliver a host of health benefits. As this week is Houseplant Week UK, let’s look at the do’s and don’ts of cultivating indoor plants. Reasons to green your scene If you take good care of your houseplants, they’ll look great all year round….
Next Monday is, according to social scientists, the most depressing day on the calendar. It even has a name. Such is the doom and gloom attached to it – Blue Monday. It’s the perfect storm of wintry weather, festive spending credit card debts coming in, New Year’s resolutions falling by the wayside, and Christmas being…
If you’re feeling a little flat, low, or down in the dumps next Monday, you won’t be alone. The 17th of January is Blue Monday – according to some psychologists (and clever marketers), it’s the most depressing day on the calendar. It’s a perfect storm of wintery weather taking its toll, the Christmas break becoming…
Householders were hit with budget-busting energy price hikes in 2021 – a trend that looks set to continue well into the new year. Here are some ways to claw back some cash on your heating bills and help the environment at the same time. Small steps Individually these measures offer modest gains but put them…
A survey of 2,000 Brits found that there’s only one thing more stressful than getting divorced – and that’s moving home.* Spare a thought then for people who sell their home when their long-term relationship ends. They find themselves dealing with two of life’s most challenging moments at the same time. Here are some property-related…
It’s 2022. A new year, new hopes, and a new focus on getting rid of old ways of doing things that are holding us back. And landlords are not immune to wanting a fresh start. January always sees us have plenty of enquiries from landlords keen to improve the way they do things. Below are…
A conversation among our team recently made us realise that with just a day to go before Christmas Day, most of us still had people to buy gifts for. So, if you’re in the same situation and need some late/last-minute present inspiration, check out these 15 ideas. For Her To pamper – a spa day…
Now we’ve all eaten our weight in turkey, pulled some crackers, and snoozed in front of the TV, it’s time for the great post-Christmas tidy-up. The first place to start (once all that wrapping paper has been cleared away) is with your unwanted presents. Don’t just shove them under the bed or at the back…
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