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Deposits: Protection for you and your Tenants

Posted on 17th May 2013

This Wednesday was the deadline for all Scottish private landlords to place their tenants’ deposits in a registered scheme.
In England and Wales all landlords have had to register their deposits in a scheme for a number of years now as deposits are extremely important to both tenants and landlords, as for tenants it secures them their property, while for landlords it protects their business.
Here we look at the basics of deposits and why protection schemes have been put into place throughout the UK:

Win a Morphy Richards Coffee Maker!

Posted on 16th April 2013

PQD Facebook Competition Coffee MakerWin a Morphy Richards Coffee Maker – Here at PropertyQuoteDirect we know that landlords often spend a lot of their time running around making sure that all their properties and well maintained and that their tenants are happy. We also know that this can sometimes be extremely tiring, which is why we are giving away a Morphy Richards Coffee Maker to give you a little extra help in […]

Landlords and the Green Deal

Posted on 27th March 2013

Pressure is starting to mount on landlords to ‘green’ their properties. Those who fail to make their properties energy efficient may find that they will not be allowed to let their properties out at all in the future. The introduction of Energy Performance Certificates already means that leaky, costly-to-run properties may be hard to let. But, despite this, many landlords are still failing to take advantage of government help to get their properties up-to-date.

Five Tips for New Landlords

Posted on 22nd February 2013

New Landlords – Buying your first property is a milestone, and those who have already passed it will remember the combined feelings of excitement and anxiety. The prospect of buying a property is exciting and opens up all sorts of opportunities for the future. It’s the beginning of a portfolio and if managed properly, a profitable empire. There are however a lot of questions to be asked when purchasing a new property. Here are a few tips to help first-time Landlords with their acquisition.

Taking Tenants on Benefits

Posted on 11th February 2013

Many landlords refuse to take tenants who plan to pay their rent using housing benefit. There are several reasons for this. Some landlords are worried about frequent government changes to housing benefit rules causing delays in payment, and there may be worries about what happens if a tenant loses their benefit for any reason.

First Time Buyers Even Worse Off

Posted on 8th February 2013

This tiny island has a real property shortage, especially if you’re on a budget. Cheap homes are getting ever more expensive as people prepare their wallets to fork out more and more. Demand has never been higher, especially for places with good transport links. If you’re a young homeowner, it’s going to be even more daunting.

Friday Five: Questions Asked By Investors

Posted on 1st February 2013

Here are the top five questions asked by property investors and Landlords, and here are the answers:
5. How can property management help me?
Landlords can really benefit from the services of a property management agent. The agent will have a lot of experience and information, as well as helping set up buy-to-let schemes, getting reliable tenants as well as organizing viewings. Getting a property management agent costs a small fee, but it is worth it and will make life a lot easier.

The Changing Face of the Property Market

Posted on 30th January 2013

A month into 2013, how is the property market in the UK doing? As ever, indicators are contradictory, with experts unsure how the market will develop over the coming months and years. House prices in much of the country remain largely static, with some regions experiencing small falls and rises, but little significant change. As ever, London performed best, but rises there still averaged at only 0.3%, well below the kind of rises seen pre-downturn. But there is room for optimism on prices, with falls […]

Warm Tenants, Happy Landlords?

Posted on 23rd January 2013

 
Happy Landlords – The recent increase in the percentage of people renting rather than owning, and the resultant rising rents has meant that many tenants are more demanding of their landlords than they once were. Those who would have expected to buy in the past, but instead find themselves renting for the foreseeable future as the banks clamp down on credit, can be tougher customers than the students and short-term renters who once made up a higher percentage of the market. Keep them happy by […]

2013 New Year’s Resolutions for Landlords

Posted on 2nd January 2013

It’s the beginning of a new year, which means it is time to think about resolutions, and landlords are no exception! By sitting down and creating a list of resolutions you will be able to achieve more throughout the upcoming year, and could even make a larger profit than last year.