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Winter Checklist For Landlords

By Gavin 21/12/2020

This year’s winter has got off to a relatively mild start, but it’s worth remembering the coldest time of winter is yet to come. You might not think it, but it is best to ensure that your properties are prepared for the colder months, prior to them coming in. As temperatures start to drop to

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3 Reasons to stop being a Landlord…

By Gavin 29/10/2020

... and the 5 reasons why you most definitely shouldn't! It looks like the buy-to-let market is about to enter a challenging period. But when we look back at the last recession and what is happening now, there are vital lessons all landlords can learn to protect themselves. In fact, there are opportunities for landlords

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Tenants Worried About Paying Their Rent When Furlough Ends

By Gavin 29/09/2020

More than a third of furloughed private renters are worried about being able to pay their rent when the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme ends, according to new research published recently by think tank, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. The research, based on a sample of 1,031 private renters in a YouGov survey of 6,430 UK adults,

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The Lockdown Landlords of Co. Armagh

By Gavin 15/06/2020

Despite Government regulations that have been in place since the 26th March 2020, when in-person viewings were made illegal, Co. Armagh buy to let landlords have, during that time, been chomping at the bit to buy additional properties to build their property portfolios. There are plenty of investors who think nothing of legally committing to

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Changes To The Private Tenancies Act Due To COVID-19

By Gavin 13/05/2020

The NI Executive announced modifications to the Private Tenancies Act due to COVID-19. Here we'll have a look on the effect this will have for Landlords & Tenants. Recognising the severity of the situation we are currently in, the Assembly has passed emergency legislation to protect tenants in Northern Ireland during the COVID-19 outbreak. The

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5 Tips For Landlords On Dealing With Coronavirus

By Gavin 26/03/2020

In this two minute read, we look at how Landlords in Craigavon, Lurgan & Portadown can successfully tackle the challenges presented by the Coronavirus Keep the lines of communication open Hopefully, you already have a good relationship with your tenant. If you don’t now’s the time to start. Get in touch with them and send

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Five Easy Ways for Landlords to Break the Law

By Gavin 12/02/2020

Most landlords want to stay on the right side of the law but it’s easy to break the rules if you’re not aware of them in the first place. Here we’ve highlighted 5 things most likely to get you into trouble, so you can make sure you avoid making the same mistakes yourself! Advertise a

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7 Mistakes New Landlords Should Avoid

By Gavin 28/02/2019

Being a landlord looks like it should be easy. Hand over the keys, collect the rent and everyone’s happy. However, the reality is that there are many bumps in the road, particularly if you’re renting out your first property. These are just a few of the most common mistakes that many first time landlords make.

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Think Twice About Self-Managing Your Investment Property

By Gavin 18/06/2018

In the past to get the most out of their investment many buy-to-let landlords chose to self-manage their properties, but with changes to the law and the regulations that govern rental properties self-managing is turning out to be a bit of a minefield these days. Now, I know that you’re probably thinking “You would say

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Why Having No Inventory Could Cost You Dearly

By Gavin 14/02/2018

A lot of Landlords think that an inventory is an added expense when letting their property, so decide not pay for a professional report, but here are a few reasons why this could end up costing you dearly... Damage to your property does happen The majority of tenants look after the property that they rent,