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Eco friendly homes are becoming more important for tenants

Tags: DIY, Money Saving, Energy Efficiency

Energy efficient homes are becoming more important for tenants

Posted on 30/01/2017

Energy efficiency has become an important consideration for an increasing number of people in recent years, and this requires landlords to acknowledge the growing need for energy efficient rental properties.

Tags: Pensions, Money Saving

Will pension reforms affect the lettings industry?

Posted on 13/04/2015

Recent changes to pension regulations, which came into effect on April 6th, may see the rise of a new generation of landlords who are reaching retirement age, also dubbed as ‘silver landlords’.

Tags: Money Saving

Grants to help you make your property eco-friendly

Posted on 11/12/2014

Maximising the eco-potential of your property can save your tenants money on their bills and increase the value of your property – as well as being better for the environment.
There are a few key government initiatives that can help you do this, without breaking the bank.

Tags: Decorating, Money Saving

Decorating for Landlords: Money-saving kitchen tips

Posted on 20/11/2014

Decorating or fitting a kitchen for a rental property is all about return on investment. You want to spend enough that you get a durable, hard-wearing kitchen, but not so much that...

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