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12 Jul 2022 2 min read

When Working From Home Could Affect Your Tenancy Agreement In Thanet

In our post-pandemic world, working from home (WFH) has become the new norm for many people. But as a landlord, you need to make sure your tenants are working in a way that doesn’t impact you negatively. Most of us think of WFH as sitting in front of a laptop or doing Zoom meetings wearing a shirt and tie with pyjama bottoms. However, there’s been a boom of small businesses cropping up, many of them based in flats and houses all over the country. In this two-minute read, we look at some questions to consider if you’re a landlord with tenants WFH.

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25 Jun 2022 2 min read

Four Ways Thanet Landlords Can Find Top Tenants

The secret to a smooth-running tenancy is good tenants. Here’s how to find them. A two-minute read.

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13 Jun 2022 2 min read

The Truth Behind Rent-To-Rent Schemes In Thanet

As a busy landlord juggling a portfolio of multiple properties, you might be thinking about ways to reduce your workload or secure a regular income. Have you been enticed by promises of guaranteed rent?

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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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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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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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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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1 Feb 2022 2 min read

Two Top Tax Tips For Thanet Landlords

This two-minute read includes some handy tax advice for landlords.

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