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How to Winter-Proof Your Bristol Rental Property

By Georgia Smith on 10th Nov 2021, 7 months ago

With winter officially only a few weeks away, the time is now ideal for landlords to take steps to ensure their properties are prepared for whatever...

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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: What Bristol Landlords Need to Know

By Georgia Smith on 4th Nov 2021, 8 months ago

We recently read a statistic about private landlords that left us scratching our heads. A whopping 56% of private renters say they live in a property that...

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The Reality Behind Rental Property False Economies

By Georgia Smith on 22nd Oct 2021, 8 months ago

Many of us realise doing a bit of DIY can save you money. But it comes with a caveat that you must know what you’re doing first. For every successful bit...

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How to Build a Property Portfolio in Bristol

By Georgia Smith on 12th Oct 2021, 8 months ago

Building a property portfolio might sound like a great way to build an additional income, but it can be a tricky area to navigate with lots of pros and...

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Landlord Insurance: Do You Really Need It?

By Georgia Smith on 28th Sep 2021, 9 months ago

As a private landlord, you’ve got to stay on top of repairs, damage, and unexpected costs. So how do you safeguard your property and income? Do you cross...

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Tips for Avoiding Rent Arrears

By Georgia Smith on 17th Sep 2021, 9 months ago

Landlords have always worried about tenants falling behind in the rent, but that fear feels particularly pertinent right now due to the pandemic. There...

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Why Now Is a Good Time to Become a Landlord in Bristol

By Georgia Smith on 15th Sep 2021, 9 months ago

Looking to Invest? Rental Property Is Strong in Bristol In this three-minute read, we look at the rental property market in Bristol and why now is a good...

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The Truth about Being a Landlord in Bristol

By Georgia Smith on 5th Sep 2021, 10 months ago

In this two-minute read, we explain why being a landlord is a 24/7 job. One of the best things about going on holiday is that once you’ve packed your...

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The Successful Sports Strategy That Can Help Bristol Landlords

By Becky Reardon on 16th Aug 2021, 10 months ago

In this three-minute read, we look at how landlords can gain the winning edge, starting with deposit disputes....

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When Evictions Are the Only Option

By Becky Reardon on 2nd Aug 2021, 11 months ago

This three-minute read explores the reasons why evictions happen and how they are carried out....

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How to Switch Letting Agents (It’s Easier Than You Think)

By Becky Reardon on 26th Jul 2021, 11 months ago

In this three-minute read, we look at what’s involved in changing letting agents....

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Bristol Landlords Are Still Making These Mistakes

By Becky Reardon on 12th Jul 2021, 11 months ago

In this three-minute read, we take a look at the most common rules and regulations that Bristol landlords need to remember....

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Buy-to-Let Mortgages: What Landlords Need to Know

In this three-minute read, we compare the different types of buy-to-let mortgages.  ...

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How Bristol Landlords Can Nip Garden Disputes in the Bud

By Becky Reardon on 28th Jun 2021, 1 year ago

In this three-minute read, we look at who is responsible for maintaining the garden at a rental property....

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How Bristol Landlords Can Avoid a Tenant Nightmare

By Becky Reardon on 24th Jun 2021, 1 year ago

In this three-minute read, we look at what can go wrong if you side-step tenant reference checks and wind up with a bad tenant....

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Six Reasons Why Property Inspections Are a Must for Bristol Landlords

By Becky Reardon on 14th Jun 2021, 1 year ago

In this three-minute read, we look at why regular inspections should be central to your property management strategy....

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How Bristol Landlords Can Avoid Tenant Disputes about Cleaning

By Beth Tulip on 31st May 2021, 1 year ago

In this three-minute read, we look at ways landlords can prevent losing money in disputes about cleaning. It’s not just couples who bicker over who did...

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What Expenses Can I Put against My Tax Return as a Bristol Landlord?

By Beth Tulip on 24th May 2021, 1 year ago

This three-minute read guides Bristol landlords to declaring their rental income in the best way possible. If you rent out a property and receive a rental...

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What’s the Rental Return on Your Bristol Buy-to-Let Property?

By Beth Tulip on 19th May 2021, 1 year ago

A two-minute read to help you quickly determine the return on a buy-to-let property in Bristol. If you’re looking for a property to rent out, it’s...

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Being a Landlord in Bristol: the Risks and How to Avoid Them

By Beth Tulip on 10th May 2021, 1 year ago

A three-minute read. Having a rental property can be a great way to earn some extra income. Like anything, there are a variety of things that can go...

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Tips for Getting the Best Deal on Landlord Insurance

By Beth Tulip on 4th May 2021, 1 year ago

In this three-minute read, we look at how landlords can avoid getting a bad insurance deal. If you’re a landlord looking to take out insurance or renew...

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Design Ideas for Any Size Garden in Bristol

By Beth Tulip on 28th Apr 2021, 1 year ago

In this two-minute read, we share some simple ideas to improve your garden. When it comes to outside space, size doesn’t matter – it’s what you do...

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The Surprising Survey Results That Every Landlord in Bristol Can Learn From

By Beth Tulip on 26th Apr 2021, 1 year ago

In this three-minute read, we look at a study that found some landlords were putting themselves and their investment at risk by cutting corners on checks...

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Six Ways Bristol Landlords Can Keep Tenants Happy

By Beth Tulip on 19th Apr 2021, 1 year ago

In this two-minute read, we look at how landlords can foster a good rapport with tenants. Every successful landlord needs a rock-solid tenant retention...

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Lessons for landlords in Bristol from the wealthiest person in the world

By Becky Reardon on 9th Apr 2021, 1 year ago

A two-minute read. A landlords’ advice article published recently said property investors need to think more like the Amazon founder Jeff Bezos....

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Top Tips to Keep Calm When Letting Your Bristol Property

By Becky Reardon on 6th Apr 2021, 1 year ago

In this two-minute read, we show you how to keep calm and in control when letting your Bristol property....

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Six Ways Bristol Landlords Can Spring Clean Their Property Portfolio

By Becky Reardon on 29th Mar 2021, 1 year ago

In this three-minute read, we explain why it pays for landlords to review the management of their property....

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Electrical Checks Deadline Looms for Bristol Landlords

By Becky Reardon on 22nd Mar 2021, 1 year ago

In this two-minute read, we look at new rules on electrical safety reports that come into force next month....

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Six Ways Letting Agents Save Landlords Time

By Becky Reardon on 15th Mar 2021, 1 year ago

In this two-minute read, we look at how letting agents handle the fiddly, time-consuming elements of renting out a property (part two of a two-part...

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12 Reasons to Use a Letting Agent to Manage Your Bristol Property

By Becky Reardon on 8th Mar 2021, 1 year ago

In this two-minute read, we look at the benefits of using a letting agent to manage your rental property (part one of a two-part series)....

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Read All About It – Our Six Favourite Fictional Homes

By Becky Reardon on 3rd Mar 2021, 1 year ago

In this two-minute read, we look at the homes of some of our favourite fictional characters....

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The No 1 Reason Behind Deposit Disputes in Bristol

By Becky Reardon on 1st Mar 2021, 1 year ago

In this three-minute read, we look at how Bristol landlords can protect themselves from getting caught up in the most common cause of end-of-tenancy...

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Six Tips for Landlords and Tenants to Help Them Through Deposit Disputes

By Becky Reardon on 23rd Feb 2021, 1 year ago

As an agent that offers our landlords a full Management Service we will often manage all aspects of a tenancy and this will sometimes includes any disputes...

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Landlord in Bristol? Here’s How You Can Benefit from Technology

By Becky Reardon on 22nd Feb 2021, 1 year ago

In this two-minute read, we look at how technology can help landlords be more successful, do their bit for the planet, protect their tenants, and save...

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Seven Ways Bristol Landlords Can Make a Tenant Feel at Home

By Becky Reardon on 15th Feb 2021, 1 year ago

In this three-minute read, we look at a new report that outlines how Bristol landlords can build a long and prosperous partnership with their tenant....

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Three Stories to Get You in the Mood for Valentine’s Day

By Becky Reardon on 12th Feb 2021, 1 year ago

In this two-minute read, we share three stories that shine a light on affairs of the heart in the lead up to Valentine’s Day on Sunday....

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How to Protect Yourself from Bogus Landlords

By Becky Reardon on 8th Feb 2021, 1 year ago

In this three-minute read, we explain how renters can avoid getting ripped off by fake landlords....

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What Bristol Landlords Can Learn from the Mouldy Nation Report

By Becky Reardon on 1st Feb 2021, 1 year ago

In this three-minute read, we look at what a new survey about mould in UK homes reveals about the tenant/landlord relationship....

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First-Time Landlord in Bristol? Here’s Some Top Tips

By Becky Reardon on 25th Jan 2021, 1 year ago

In this three-minute read, we share five top tips if you’re thinking about renting out your property for the first time....

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Three Ways Bristol Landlords Can Beat Blue Monday

By Becky Reardon on 18th Jan 2021, 1 year ago

In this three-minute read, we look at ways to prevent the tenant/landlord relationship from turning sour....

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What Do Bristol Tenants Think of Landlords and Does It Matter?

By Becky Reardon on 11th Jan 2021, 1 year ago

In this two-minute read, we look at the benefits of building a good relationship with your tenant. Type' landlords are' into Google, and the words that...

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2020 Rental Trends That Bristol Landlords Can Cash In On

By Becky Reardon on 7th Jan 2021, 1 year ago

In this two-minute read, we look at how the private rental sector changed in 2020....

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10 Ways Landlords in Bristol Can Make 2021 A Success

By Becky Reardon on 4th Jan 2021, 1 year ago

In this two-minute speed read we look at 10 things you can do as a landlord to make 2021 a year to remember for all the right reasons....

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Tier update for the property market in Bristol

By Becky Reardon on 22nd Dec 2020, 1 year ago

Whether you are a house buyer, seller, renter or landlord - here is a quick update on the current guidelines for Bristol and what we can expect....

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Top Tips for Bristol Landlords Who Want to Relax This Christmas

By Becky Reardon on 21st Dec 2020, 1 year ago

In this two-minute read, we look at why landlords who self-manage their buy-to-lets can never really put their feet up at Christmas. Picture this: It’s...

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Two decisions Bristol Landlords Need to Think about Carefully

By Becky Reardon on 14th Dec 2020, 1 year ago

In this three-minute read, we look at the two biggest decisions landlords in Bristol make when renting out their property. ...

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A Guide for Bristol Landlords on the Costs of Letting a Property

By Becky Reardon on 30th Nov 2020, 1 year ago

In this three-minute read, we outline the costs and expenses landlords encounter when letting a property.   To succeed as a landlord, you need to have a...

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Potential changing requirements on Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide alarms

By Becky Reardon on 26th Nov 2020, 1 year ago

This 30 second update will give you a quick run-through of the potential changes in the expectation of landlords for Smoke Alarms and Carbon Monoxide...

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Ten Things Bristol Landlords Should Know About Tenants and Pets

By Becky Reardon on 23rd Nov 2020, 1 year ago

In this three-minute read, we look at the pros and cons of letting a property to a tenant with a pet....

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The Documents that Bristol Landlords Must Have

In this three-minute read, we look at the documentation landlords need to meet their legal obligations – and avoid messy disputes....

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What Bristol Landlords Need to Know About Evictions During Lockdown 2

By Becky Reardon on 9th Nov 2020, 1 year ago

In this two-minute read, we look at the new rules on eviction enforcement during the latest lockdown....

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Lockdown Update for Landlords and Tenants in Bristol

By Becky Reardon on 2nd Nov 2020, 1 year ago

Lockdown Update for Landlords and Tenants in Bristol In this two-minute read, we look at what the announcement on Saturday by Prime Minister Boris Johnson...

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What four things are terrifying landlords in Bristol?

By Becky Reardon on 26th Oct 2020, 1 year ago

In this terrifying two-minute read, we look at what ghoulish goings-on are keeping landlords up at night—a Halloween Week Special....

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What the Tier system Means to Landlords and Tenants in Bristol

By Becky Reardon on 19th Oct 2020, 1 year ago

In this two-minute speed read; we look at what the new tier system means for landlords and people looking to rent in Bristol. The tier system announced by...

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Why Landlords in Bristol Shouldn’t Take Things Personally

By Becky Reardon on 12th Oct 2020, 1 year ago

In this three-minute read, we look at why a landlord needs a professional mindset, and what can go wrong if emotions cloud your judgment....

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Fans, Felines and False Teeth – The Weird Things Tenants Leave Behind

By Becky Reardon on 28th Sep 2020, 1 year ago

In this three-minute read, we look at the unusual things that tenants have left behind after moving out and explain how landlords can avoid post-tenancy...

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The Ten Most Important Things a Landlord in Bristol Needs

By Becky Reardon on 21st Sep 2020, 1 year ago

In this three-minute read, we look at the ten most important things a landlord needs to succeed....

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Why Landlords in Bristol Must Think About Gas Safety – NOW

By Becky Reardon on 14th Sep 2020, 1 year ago

In this three-minute read, we look at why landlords MUST take gas safety very seriously. This Monday (14th) sees the tenth annual Gas Safety Week begin....

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Landlords! Do you know what the new electrical safety proposals are?

By Becky Reardon on 10th Sep 2020, 1 year ago

In this two-minute read, we discover why landlords in Bristol need to get serious about electrical safety....

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Six Ways Landlords in Bristol Can Ride Out a Recession

By Becky Reardon on 7th Sep 2020, 1 year ago

In this three-minute read, we explain how landlords can navigate their way through choppy economic waters and achieve good returns on their investment....

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Up in Smoke - What Landlords Need to Know About Cannabis Factories

By Becky Reardon on 3rd Sep 2020, 1 year ago

In this three-minute read, we look at how landlords can prevent their property from being used for cannabis production....

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An Important Evictions Update for Landlords in Bristol

A 60-second update. The Government recently made changes to the six-month eviction notice periods law which were introduced in a bid to stop people being...

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The Common Mistakes Bristol Landlords Should Avoid - a Musical Theatre inspo

By Becky Reardon on 31st Aug 2020, 1 year ago

In this three-minute read, we look at the most common mistakes landlords make and share some simple, musical theatre-inspired tips, to help you protect...

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What landlords in Bristol need to know about the new eviction ban update

By Becky Reardon on 24th Aug 2020, 1 year ago

A 2-minute read updating landlords about what the new extension on evicting tenants means for them and how we’re helping them avoid the worst-case...

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The Best Ways Landlords in Bristol Can Insure Their Properties

By Becky Reardon on 17th Aug 2020, 1 year ago

In this three-minute read, we explain what landlord insurance is and how to protect your property investment.​​​​​​​...

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Seven steps to being a successful landlord in Bristol

By Becky Reardon on 10th Aug 2020, 1 year ago

In this two-minute read, we look at seven fundamental steps landlords in Bristol need to take to put themselves and their rental properties on the path to...

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Where Landlords in Bristol Stand When It Comes to Eviction

By Sarah Clark on 29th Jul 2020, 1 year ago

Where Landlords in Bristol Stand When It Comes to Evictions In this three-minute read, we look at the latest news on the evictions front and the moves...

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What Rishi Sunak’s latest pledges mean for landlords in Bristol

By Sarah Clark on 15th Jul 2020, 1 year ago

In this three-minute read, we look at what the Stamp Duty holiday and a new grant scheme for green home improvements mean for landlords. Chancellor Rishi...

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Five ‘tuneful’ tips to get you moving in Bristol this summer

By Sarah Clark on 11th Jun 2020, 2 years ago

Discover the simple things you can do to get your property ready for sale or rent this summer. We promise you it’ll be music to your ears. A 90-second...

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What landlords in Bristol need to know about new electrical inspection laws

By Sarah Clark on 10th Jun 2020, 2 years ago

In this four-minute read, we look at the strict new regulations on electrical inspections that come into effect next month. As if landlords don’t have...

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The Google secrets of private renters and what they mean for landlords

By Sarah Clark on 3rd Jun 2020, 2 years ago

In this three-minute read, we discover what internet searches can tell landlords about the rental market in North Bristol. If you’re wondering about the...

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How we’re helping landlords in Bristol save money and their sanity

By Sarah Clark on 28th May 2020, 2 years ago

In this four-minute read, we look at what’s on the horizon for the lettings market in Bristol now that lockdown restrictions are easing AND why it pays...

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It's a Feelgood Friday Time in Bristol

By Sarah Clark on 23rd May 2020, 2 years ago

Here's a two-minute dose of positivity to get you through the tenth Feelgood Friday since lockdown. Let's take a moment to celebrate some of the joyous,...

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Our Safety-First Way of Showing Properties in Bristol

By Sarah Clark on 20th May 2020, 2 years ago

In this three-minute read, we look at the high levels of activity expected to return to the lettings market in Bristol and the extra hygiene and social...

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Our Safety First Way of Getting Bristol Moving Again

By Sarah Clark on 18th May 2020, 2 years ago

In this three-minute read, we look in more depth at the Government guidelines released last week which kick-started the property market in Bristol. On...

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Breaking News – Bristol’s property market is given the green light to start back

By Sarah Clark on 12th May 2020, 2 years ago

According to industry sources the Government has this evening removed restrictions on residential sales and lettings, therefore property viewings and...

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Coronavirus Update - Four questions tenants and landlords need answers to

By Sarah Clark on 2nd Apr 2020, 2 years ago

In this four-minute read, we look at the Government’s guidelines around questions tenants and landlords across Bristol are asking us. The Government has...

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