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LANDLORDS – THE NINE ESSENTIAL POINTS TO FOLLOW WHEN MANAGING YOUR PROPERTY OR TENANTS DURING COVID-19 – BY MARIE PARRIS

April 3, 2020

PRACTICAL TIPS FOR ANY SELF MANAGED LANDLORD TO IMPLEMENT FROM AN EXPERIENCED MANAGING AGENT As a managing agent (and landlord) for over 20 years, representing a cross section of clients…

TENANT REFERENCING – WHAT EVERY LANDLORD SHOULD KNOW – BY MARIE PARRIS

June 14, 2017

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When you engage the services of a tenant referencing provider (or the letting agency) you expect them to provide the type of service they say. So if they say their…

THE SEVEN MOST SIGNIFICANT POINTS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING WHICH MANAGEMENT AGENT TO LOOK AFTER YOUR PRECIOUS PROPERTY

June 14, 2017

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There are a number of landlords who receive a sub-standard service from their managing agents. Some have never seen nor signed an agency contract, most would not be able to…

SO YOU ARE THINKING OF SACKING YOUR AGENT TO SELF MANAGE – CAN YOU REALLY SUCCEED– BY MARIE PARRIS

June 13, 2017

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With the current proposal of banning tenant fees by agents (still being consulted at the time of writing) – which will have ramifications for landlords who use agencies to find…

7 VITAL MUST DO TIPS FOR LANDLORDS TO OBSERVE WHEN CONDUCTING ANY RESIDENTIAL INTERIM PROPERTY INSPECTION VISIT

March 6, 2013

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I really think it is pertinent to ensure you observe my 7 top tips when conducting an interim inspection visit of your rented property. Whilst we all understand that ultimately…

WHY SOME LETTING AGENTS DO NOT AVOID SCAMS AND MAKE INEXCUSABLE MISTAKES

February 28, 2013

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From time to time, we work alongside other letting agents, to assist us with viewings on letting instructions we receive. As agents based in London, we are able to fill…

WHAT TO DO IF YOUR TENANT IS MADE REDUNDANT

January 29, 2013

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Anyone can lose their job, and even with the most rigorous referencing no one can really foresee this. As a precautionary measure you should have written in your tenancy agreement…

HOW TO END A TENANCY – IMPORTANT INFORMATION EVERY LANDLORD SHOULD KNOW

January 16, 2013

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It is essential that landlords adopt effective SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) when checking out their tenants. Here are some top tips to follow when a tenant informs you of their…

Why Letting Through a Sub-Standard Agency Could Cost You More Than Just Lost Monthly Income

February 27, 2012

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In my daily role of wearing dual hats of landlord and letting agent, I get to hear some really ugly stories of sheer incompetence of sub-standard agencies that even after…

Landlords Dictate The Rent You Want For Your Rentals

December 19, 2011

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I spent almost a week marking all the entrants of 28 different categories spanning from landlord to letting agent, to website, campaigner and innovation and many more besides, in my…

LANDLORDS – THE NINE ESSENTIAL POINTS TO FOLLOW WHEN MANAGING YOUR PROPERTY OR TENANTS DURING COVID-19 – BY MARIE PARRIS

TENANT REFERENCING – WHAT EVERY LANDLORD SHOULD KNOW – BY MARIE PARRIS

THE SEVEN MOST SIGNIFICANT POINTS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING WHICH MANAGEMENT AGENT TO LOOK AFTER YOUR PRECIOUS PROPERTY

SO YOU ARE THINKING OF SACKING YOUR AGENT TO SELF MANAGE – CAN YOU REALLY SUCCEED– BY MARIE PARRIS

7 VITAL MUST DO TIPS FOR LANDLORDS TO OBSERVE WHEN CONDUCTING ANY RESIDENTIAL INTERIM PROPERTY INSPECTION VISIT

WHY SOME LETTING AGENTS DO NOT AVOID SCAMS AND MAKE INEXCUSABLE MISTAKES

WHAT TO DO IF YOUR TENANT IS MADE REDUNDANT

HOW TO END A TENANCY – IMPORTANT INFORMATION EVERY LANDLORD SHOULD KNOW

Why Letting Through a Sub-Standard Agency Could Cost You More Than Just Lost Monthly Income

Landlords Dictate The Rent You Want For Your Rentals

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