Posted on November 6, 2009Tenant Rent Guarantee Insurance - Why Landlords May Require It
If you are a property owner and have let it out on rent, it would be a wise decision to have rent guarantee insurance. For a landlord, it is extremely important as it protects against those who may default on paying rent.
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Posted on November 6, 2009Rent Guarantee Insurance - A Priority For Landlords & House Owners!
Are you a landlord or a house owner who has let out house on rent? If yes, then you might be running the risk of default on payment of rent. You can not predict when the tenant may miss out on paying the rent.
Posted on October 24, 2009What private landlords should expect from a property management landlord services company
Taking the giant leap in becoming a private landlord can be a daunting step, but it need not be. After all, property investment in the United Kingdom has and always will be – even in times of economic downturn – a sound, long-term investment with...
Posted on September 12, 2009Safeguard Your Rental Property!
A landlord must ensure the safety of his building. If he has inherited the property from his grand parents and is unable to stay in his house for a long time he should take care of few things. He may be staying far from his house due to his job, and...
Posted on July 19, 2009How to Protect Your Rented Property?
Get a thorough credit verification of your tenant information from a professional reference agency. See to it, that a reference agency you approach is a licensed one. A landlord should keep a record of his paid rent receipts and also those which are...
Posted on July 19, 2009Why Do You Require a Tenant Reference Or Screening?
A bad tenant may not maintain the landlord’s content in good condition, his one month rent taken as a deposit to cover up the damages caused to content will not be sufficient to cover all expensive furniture, carpets or paintings.
Posted on June 12, 2009Find Out Why Energy Performance Certificates Are Required!
Anyone who is buying or selling a house, will need an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). This kind of certificate may also be required if you are constructing a new house and are looking forward to rent out the house.
Posted on June 11, 2009Ways Your Home can Make You Money
A garden can do more for you than give you fresh vegetables. A few extra rows of fruit or vegetables could net you a few dollars at your local farmers market. Also, the money you save in produce could end up being thousands over the year, especially...
Posted on February 15, 2009Rent Guarantee Insurance to Claim Back Your Rent!
Have you rented out your house? Are you not living in that house any more, is your property being let out? Don’t you think you need to insure your property or house that is rented out in order to allay any damages caused to your building and to...
Posted on February 15, 2009Landlord Property Services and Insurance Guide!
Landlords Property Insurance covers damage to your property. Such insurance will cover the property you are letting for damage from events such as a fire or flood. It is therefore, important to get your building or property insured at the right time....
Posted on February 15, 2009Landlord Property Portfolio For Your Advantage
Landlord property portfolio is a package which covers a volley of insurance such as building insurance, contents insurance, and cover for loss of rent and claim, landlord’s liability and legal expenses. Such landlord insurance protects the building...
Posted on February 15, 2009Landlord Fully Furnished Contents Insurance
If you are looking out to safeguard your content at home, you must be aware of landlord content insurance, if you are not, read this article to find out what it entails and how does it help a landlord and if there are any separate content insurance...
Posted on February 3, 2009Damages That Can Be Covered By Landlord Insurance
A landlord Insurance is one of the best insurances for the property owners, which will recover any kinds of property damages. As a landlord you must be aware of the importance of landlord insurance. Landlord insurance will give you ease if your...
Posted on February 1, 2009Importance Of Having 'Buy To Let Insurance' For Short Term Rent Of Property
Buy to let insurance is an excellent insurance for those landlords who have rented their properties on short-term agreements. When you plan to rent your properties, you should keep in mind that you'll need to ensure at least the minimum level of...
Posted on February 1, 2009Home Information Packs Vital Information Needed
Home information packs offer crucial information required by a buyer and seller. It becomes important at the very start of the home buying process. A Buyer gets a clearer picture of the house he's going to buy, and can find out if it's worth buying.
Posted on February 1, 2009Tenant Referencing Find the Right Tenant
Is it vital to know about your tenant who is about to occupy your house? Yes, indeed you need a proper assessment of your tenant to ensure that you have a right person staying in your house. If not, there's always a fear of giving refuge to a...
Posted on February 1, 2009Worst Terror Attack in Mumbai
Terror attacks in Mumbai, on 27 November 2008, atleast 173 people were killed and few others were feared to death. A series of blasts ripped through packed train cars, stations and few 5 star hotels in Mumbai. It all started in the wee hours on...
Posted on December 31, 20085 Ways Landlords Can Curb Maintenance and Repair Costs
Discover five good ways you can increase profitability by curbing your rental property's maintenance and repair costs.
Posted on December 28, 2008A Bird's Eye View of Home Information Pack!
Before you rent out or sell a house, the first thing that is asked for in UK, is the Home information Pack also known as HIP.
Posted on December 28, 2008Get Benefited From Tenant Referencing!
Before letting your property on rent, it is quite essential, to take tenant reference, assess them rightly and then take them on rent.
Posted on December 24, 2008How Energy Efficient is Your House - EPC
The Energy Performance Certificate is essential by law when a building is constructed, sold or put up for rent.
Posted on December 24, 2008Understanding The Nuances of Landlord Home Insurance!
Any landlord who owns a small property to a large property owner will require a landlord home insurance to protect his assets.
Posted on December 11, 2008What is a Self Catering-Short Term Let Property?
This articles defines short term or furnished holiday lettings, drawing out the differences between long term or buy to let properties from furnished holiday lettings as operated in the UK. It will help property owners decide on whether their...
Posted on December 14, 2008Why use a Letting Agency?
Why use a lettings agency when you could do it privately? Well there are many advantages to using a good lettings agency especially if you want peace of mind. This article explores the advantages...
Posted on December 10, 2008Why should I use a tenant find service?
Why should I use a tenant find service? It's a question all landlords need to know. Should we as landlords use an agency who will find a tenant and manage the move, or should we find and vet our own tenants. A range of advertising and marketing...
Posted on April 1, 2006Landlords Insurance: How Does It Minimize Your Financial Losses?
As a landlord, you are always under the risks of financial losses. As a landlord you may heavily depend on the rent, which you get from your tenants. You may also have a mortgage on your rented property and are dependent on it for your loan service.
Posted on November 10, 2008Yes Pets? Renting to Pet Owners Without Ruining Your Investment
Any pet owner looking for a rental can tell you that "no pets" or "n/p" is one of the most common sights in the Rentals section of the newspaper. This is for good reason; any landlord can tell you horror stories about pet owners who don't clean up...
Posted on August 15, 2008Dubai New Tenant Law - A Brief Introduction
Disputes between landlords and tenants in Dubai were increasing day by day. Some law which addresses tenancy problems was much needed. New tenant law deals with all major issues, which were creating problems. This article is a brief introduction to...
Posted on August 9, 2008Does Your Investment Property Still Measure Up?
The purpose of this article is to give a friendly whack upside the head to people who own rental property. You probably made a good investment when you first bought the property. But have you owned it too long?
Posted on July 31, 2008Tips on Acquiring Decent Tenants
Avoid the problem of bad tenants, every landlords nightmare. Read on for ideas on how to screen for good tenants.
Posted on July 21, 2008'G' up for energy performance
From October 2008 Energy Performance Certificates will be added to the documentation landlords will be required to provide tenants. The good news is that, costing in the region of £100, the certificates will be valid for up to 10 years.
Posted on June 15, 2008Your Second Home
Whatever your reasons for buying a second home are, one thing is certain: you can't be in two places at once. When there are two homes, one is likely to be the primary home and one will be empty much of the time. Many people find success in renting...
Posted on May 25, 2008Tough Times For Buy-To-Let Mortgage Holders
The buy to let mortgage market faces crisis as banks tighten their lending criteria and raise their interest rates. Many landlords have profited over the last decade from buying property and renting it out to tenants. House prices have increased and...
Posted on November 9, 2007Property Management Software - What to Look For
While many property managers still use Excel spreadsheets or a pencil and paper to manage their investments, there are much better tools available. The property management software you choose should be flexible, inexpensive and easy to use.
Posted on October 26, 2007Thirty Questions to Ask Your Property Manager
Finding a good property manager is like any other vendor search - it's worth your time up front to make the best possible choice. Here's a thirty-question checklist for interviewing prospective property managers. The answers you get will provide a...
Posted on October 2, 2007Landlord Tools for Organization
Along with a strong work ethic and a lot of patience, the most important trait for a landlord is organization. You need an organizational system that you can update quickly, get information from easily, and keep all your records secure.
Posted on September 13, 2007What's New in the Ontario Residential Tenancies Act?
On January 31, 2007, the Government of Ontario brought into effect the new Residential Tenancies Act (RTA), replacing the old Tenant Protection Act that had been in effect since 1998. As a renter, perhaps the most important thing you can do is to...
Posted on September 9, 2007Renting an Apartment after Foreclosure
An article giving advice to former homeowners who faced foreclosure and are now seeking to rent an apartment. Because of the previous credit damage, landlords may be unwilling to allow tenants with a recent foreclosure, but there are several methods...
