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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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22 Mar 2022 2 min read

How To Boost Your Rental’S EPC In Thanet

Calling all landlords! Have you checked your buy-to-let property’s Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating lately? No? Unfortunately, there have been some legal changes that might mean you’ve got some work to do (and money to spend), so you need to keep reading.

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22 Mar 2022 2 min read

What Thanet Landlords Need To Know About Ending A Tenancy

This two-minute read looks at why landlords end tenancies and the issues and implications around taking such a step.

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15 Mar 2022 2 min read

How Thanet Landlords Can Capitalise On The Rise In Older Renters

We explore what the rising rate of older renters means for Thanet landlords. A two-minute read.

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21 Feb 2022 2 min read

What Makes Landlords Sell Their Properties In Thanet, Kent?

A three-minute must-read if you’re a landlord considering selling.

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14 Feb 2022 2 min read

How Landlords And Tenants In Thanet Can Feel The Love.

in this two-minute read, we look at ten ways to improve any landlord and tenant relationship.

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11 Feb 2022 6 min read

391 Broadstairs Landlords Could Be Hit With £14K Bills And Red Tape In Tory 'Levelling Up' Plans

Some Broadstairs landlords face bills of between £11,000 to £14,000 as Michael Gove, the Housing Minister, declared an attack on poor quality private rental homes.

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