Letting Agent Talk
Edinburgh student rentals.
It’s safe to say that the student market in Edinburgh is booming. At ACE Property Management we have been renting 1 beds to 6 bedroom HMO properties all over the city on behalf of our landlords to students looking to move in during August and September. Students are starting to enquire about properties earlier and earlier each year…
Alex Evans
Flash the cash – a note of caution on upfront rental payments.
It used to be home buyers in Central London that bemoaned the cash power of the global elite – making offers on properties they coveted, bandying about sums way above the asking price and paying in cash. And who could blame the vendors for preferring the outright buyer who could move quickly over those trying…
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Help your tenants to help themselves (and you!)
IT’S universally acknowledged that being a landlord has its fair share of headaches. No matter how nice your tenants are; you’re still leaving them in charge of your most valuable possession, which is a stressful prospect. In addition, much like your children, you’re only likely to hear from them if they want something. Or worse,…
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Getting the most from your Fixflo system
With more than 900 agency offices using Fixflo across a few time zones we’ve pulled together our top five tips to make sure you get the most from your Fixflo system. 1. Make it easy for your tenants to find your Fixflo system Links from your homepage and contact page work best and we have a…
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Is the Government doing enough to support the Private Rented Sector?
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Letting and Estate Agents: Don’t make me think.
As the Internet has evolved and website engagement has progressed, your Internet presence can no longer be a static entity. Visitor expectation has increased hugely over the past decade and your company profile can be seriously damaged by presenting a poorly designed, outdated website. There are few industries where this is as pertinent as for…
Alex Evans
How does landlord insurance affect your life?
Landlord insurance is something that seems to confuse quite a few landlords. It isn’t a legal requirement so it could be seen it as a waste of money, some may even think that it only covers if their property gets set on fire. So it gets forgotten about, with the excuse that ‘I will get…
London still destination of choice for overseas property investors
Chancellor George Osborne announced in December last year that he would close a tax loophole that allowed non-residents to escape paying a levy on the capital gains they make after selling a London property The new Capital Gains Tax ruling comes into force on 6 April, meaning that the levy will be charged on any…
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Are you doing enough to satisfy your landlord?
Within every industry there are conflicting opinions. The main one in the letting industry is whether tenants have a loyalty to Letting Agents or not? Would someone pass on their dream house because it wasn’t with a letting agent they liked? With the online property portals at the forefront of property searching, do tenants still…
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VIDEO: Biggest Leasehold Trends in 2015.
As we continue our Women in Property series, Kelly Fox discusses leasehold trends in 2015 and beyond.
The importance of a tenancy deposit.
Choosing the right tenant for your property can be tricky. Sometimes the perfect tenant comes along, they want to stay in your property forever and make it their home. They love, respect and admire your property. However, sometimes you think you have that perfect tenant, but quickly realise you made a wrong decision. Perfect tenants…
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How to avoid disputes.
Renting means both the tenant and landlord are taking big risks with their money and investments. A landlord trusts that a tenant will pay rent on time and respect their property, whilst a tenant trusts that there will be no major issues with the property they are about to move into. However not everything goes…
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Are mid-term inspections more important than tenant references?
If you are a lettings agent or property manager, you’ll be forgiven for feeling like a referee. Disputes between tenants and landlords are normally time consuming and complex, with a fall out that can sour relationships with everyone involved. The situation is not helped by a piece of new research by online letting agent PropertyLetByUs,…
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What is fair wear and tear?
Landlords spend months making sure their property is fit for rental, they invest a lot of money in making sure they can get the highest rent possible, and they expect to be rewarded for their efforts. What some people don’t predict or budget for is wear and tear. It can be expensive and hard to…
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We rule the election.
The letting industry has doubled in size since we first entered this millennium, and is expected to continue becoming a contributing part of Britain’s economy. And unlike most other industries, this isn’t one that is just focused in London, for example: Leeds is the second largest metropolitan district and continues to grow at a quicker…
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