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16 May 2022 2 min read

Four Top Tips For Accidental Landlords In Thanet

If you’ve become a landlord due to unexpected circumstances such as bereavement or a new relationship, here’s some helpful advice. A two-minute read.

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7 May 2022 2 min read

A Guide For Thanet Landlords On Managing Energy Bills

This eight-point plan outlines the best way landlords can manage the issue of energy bills. A two-minute read.

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6 May 2022 5 min read

Ramsgate Rental Homes Nightmare

• Ramsgate needs 165 additional private rented properties per year to keep up with current and future demand from Ramsgate tenants. • Yet over the last 5 years, Ramsgate has lost 316 private rented homes. • What are the 5 reasons the supply of private rental properties in Ramsgate are falling? What does this mean for tenants and landlords in Ramsgate?

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2 May 2022 2 min read

Why Letting Agents Make Thanet’S Landlords’ Lives Easier.

As trusted local letting agents, we work with a lot of landlords. Finding tenants, managing properties, organising inspections – we take care of each step. However, more and more landlords are choosing to work alone, but is it as easy as they think? Here’s why we think working with an agent is the best way to rent out your property.

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21 Apr 2022 2 min read

What To Do Before Renting Your Thanet Property To Family Or Friends

Here are some questions you should ask yourself before you rent your property to family or friends.

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20 Apr 2022 5 min read

1,304 Broadstairs Terraced Houses Why Are They So Popular?

Did you know there are 1.304 Terraced Houses in Broadstairs? What is the history behind the humble terraced and why are they so popular with Broadstairs homeowners and Broadstairs buy-to-let investors? Read this article to find out more

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18 Apr 2022 2 min read

Six Reasons Thanet Landlords Should Respond Promptly To Tenant Concerns

When a tenant gets in touch, don’t faff about – a prompt response will save you time and money in the long run. A three-minute read.

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12 Apr 2022 2 min read

Managing Joint Tenancies: Four Tips For Thanet Landlords

When they run smoothly, joint tenancies can be a good source of income for landlords. This three-minute read explains how to get the best out of them.

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4 Apr 2022 2 min read

Five Ways Thanet Landlords Can Manage Their Maintenance Responsibilities

This two-minute read details a five-point plan to help landlords manage their maintenance responsibilities.

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30 Mar 2022 2 min read

Reference Checks: Tips For Thanet Landlords

Don’t make the rookie mistake of cutting corners with reference checks – it’s a sure-fire way to wind up with a nightmare tenant. A three-minute read.

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