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27 Jun 2021 2 min read

Five Ways Thanet Landlords Can Avoid Garden Maintenance Disputes

In this three-minute read, we look at who is responsible for maintaining the garden at a rental property.

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25 Jun 2021 2 min read

Finding The Right Removal Firm For Your Thanet Move

This three-minute read gives you a few ideas to consider when choosing your removal firm in Thanet

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21 Jun 2021 5 min read

Ramsgate Buy-To-Let Landlords Owed £874,066 In Unpaid Rent. Rogues Or Saviours?

Ramsgate buy-to-let landlords are owed £874,066 in unpaid rent by their tenants. Who is to blame? Could Ramsgate landlords have done more? Why are certain types of Ramsgate landlords harder hit with arrears than others?

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21 Jun 2021 2 min read

The Truth About Bad Tenants

In this three-minute read, we look at what can go wrong if you side-step tenant reference checks and wind up with a bad tenant.

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14 Jun 2021 2 min read

Six Reasons Why Thanet Landlords Shouldn’T Get Lax With Inspections

In this three-minute read, we look at why regular inspections should be central to your property management strategy.

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12 Jun 2021 3 min read

How Eco-Friendly Are Thanet Homes

And how new Gov’t rules will mean draughty low-eco Thanet homes will drop in value

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8 Jun 2021 2 min read

Do Thanet Landlords Need To Register With The ICO?

This two-minute read takes a look at the ICO and what Thanet landlords need to do.

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31 May 2021 2 min read

Six-Point Cleaning Checklist For Thanet, Kent Landlords

In this three-minute read, we look at ways landlords can prevent losing money in disputes about cleaning.

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24 May 2021 2 min read

What Expenses Can I Put Against My Tax Return As A Thanet Landlord?

This three-minute read guides Thanet landlords to declaring their rental income in the best way possible.

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23 May 2021 2 min read

Cooke And Co Estate And Letting Agents 8 Point Insurance Checklist For Landlords

We have been managing properties for 30 years and are ARLA , Safe Agent , OEA and NALS members making sure that your letting is handled in a professional manner. Below Here is a two minute read giving some advice for landlords on getting the best value for money and making sure their rented property is fully covered

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