Celebrity homes are undeniably out of this world, however they are also undeniably extremely expensive. Way beyond the reach of most of us noncelebrity type folk, we would have to work a whole year probably just to buy one couch or a coffee table. When you are rich and famous, money is of no object [...]
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Moving house? Some Simple tips once you have found your new home!
Moving can be a stressful affair if unprepared! Read our top tips which may help you settle the nerves and give you some peace of mind. Choose a moving date The date of your move is dictated by the Tenancy start date within your Tenancy Agreement. Plan well in advance for this date, as removal [...]
What’s next – credit checking for pets!
What is the UK’s most popular pet? According to the pet food manufacturing association (PFMA), there are currently over 22 million pets in the UK within 46% of UK households. If your answer to the above question was the Dog, you would be forgiven to learn that you would be wrong! In fact Fish (over [...]
Accommodation for London 2012
What hurdles do landlords in London and Tenants need to overcome? Landlords in London are going for Gold in the run up to London 2012. Every type of accommodation from Rooms, Mansions, Boats, Caravans, Tents and even converted Warehouses are being prepared to welcome the visitors to our great city for London 2012. Online holiday [...]
Landlords! Do you need a HMO license?
House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) is a commonly used term in property letting. However, few landlords really understand what it means and whether it applies to their rental property. What is a HMO? The term House in Multiple Occupation refers to a rental property which falls into one of the following categories: A house which [...]
Top tips for landlords to prevent rental arrears
Last week’s newsletter article “Tenants struggling with Paying rent” was our hottest topic. It has warranted a Part II article with options where lettingaproperty.com can provide uneasy landlords with some help. Demand for rental property is soaring, largely due to the difficult mortgage market facing young house movers and first-time buyers. This, in turn, has [...]
Inaugural edition of our ‘Just for Tenants’ newsletter
Hi there, Firstly, a quick introduction…. lettingaproperty.com (LAP) was founded back in August 2008 by a young man looking to make a difference in the world of property. Founder and visionary, Jonathan (or Jon as he likes to be called), has spent over a decade in the Sales and Letting business in both local and [...]
Landlords, How to Protect your Pipes from Freezing
Last year we published an article on how to protect your pipes from freezing. With temperatures reaching minus 4 degrees over the last couple of days, we thought now would be a good time to republish this article. Remember, if you would like to receive our free copy of out “Protect your Pipes from Freezing [...]
Moving Guide – our top tips to getting ready to move!
Moving house is often rated as one of the most stressful events in a person’s life. It need not be that way, however. By following the removals tips in this guide, you can plan out your whole move ahead of time, and make sure everything goes smoothly. If you any other tips that we have [...]
Overpaying for Property Maintenance Services?
Switched on landlords and property management agents are turning to a new website to outsource their trades-people. RatedHammer.com, which was established earlier this year, is fast becoming popular within the private rented sector. Tradesmen, from across the construction sector verified with public liability insurance and sector accreditations have subscribed to the site and are able [...]
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