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Repairs and Maintenance – What Are a Neath Landlord’s Responsibilities?

Repairs and Maintenance – What Are a Neath Landlord’s Responsibilities?

The Alison George Team By The Alison George Team on 4th Apr 2022, 4 months ago

This two-minute read details a five-point plan to help landlords manage their maintenance responsibilities....

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Reference Checks: Tips for Neath Landlords

Reference Checks: Tips for Neath Landlords

The Alison George Team By The Alison George Team on 29th Mar 2022, 4 months ago

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....

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What the Rise in Older Renters Means for Neath Landlords

What the Rise in Older Renters Means for Neath Landlords

The Alison George Team By The Alison George Team on 15th Mar 2022, 4 months ago

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

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EPCs Are Changing. Landlords in Neath, Are You Ready?

EPCs Are Changing. Landlords in Neath, Are You Ready?

The Alison George Team By The Alison George Team on 8th Mar 2022, 5 months ago

Calling all landlords! Have you checked your buy-to-let property’s Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating lately?...

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Five Reasons Landlords Leave the Rental Market in Neath

Five Reasons Landlords Leave the Rental Market in Neath

The Alison George Team By The Alison George Team on 22nd Feb 2022, 5 months ago

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

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Two Top Tax Tips for Neath Landlords

Two Top Tax Tips for Neath Landlords

The Alison George Team By The Alison George Team on 31st Jan 2022, 6 months ago

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

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The Differences between Landlords and Property Investors

The Differences between Landlords and Property Investors

The Alison George Team By The Alison George Team on 18th Jan 2022, 6 months ago

In this two-minute read, we look at the differences between landlords and property investors....

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A Cautionary Christmas Tale for Neath Landlords

A Cautionary Christmas Tale for Neath Landlords

The Alison George Team By The Alison George Team on 20th Dec 2021, 7 months ago

This two-minute tale takes inspiration from a classic Christmas poem....

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Rent Guarantors, What Landlords Need To Know

Rent Guarantors, What Landlords Need To Know

The Alison George Team By The Alison George Team on 9th Dec 2021, 8 months ago

This three-minute read explains the role of rent guarantors....

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How Neath Landlords Can Make Their Rental More Profitable

How Neath Landlords Can Make Their Rental More Profitable

The Alison George Team By The Alison George Team on 23rd Nov 2021, 8 months ago

In this two-minute read, we look at five fundamental ways landlords in Neath can make their rental properties more profitable....

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Rent Increases: What Neath Landlords Need to Know

Rent Increases: What Neath Landlords Need to Know

The Alison George Team By The Alison George Team on 15th Nov 2021, 8 months ago

In this three-minute read, we look at the issues Neath landlords should consider before raising rents....

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As a Neath Landlord, What Expenses Can I Claim against My Tax?

The Alison George Team By The Alison George Team on 24th May 2021, 1 year ago

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

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What Neath Landlords Can Learn from New Survey on Safety and Maintenance

What Neath Landlords Can Learn from New Survey on Safety and Maintenance

The Alison George Team By The Alison George Team on 26th Apr 2021, 1 year ago

In this three-minute read, we look at a study that found some landlords were putting themselves and their investment at risk by cutting corners on checks...

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How Long-Term Thinking Helps Landlords in Neath

How Long-Term Thinking Helps Landlords in Neath

The Alison George Team By The Alison George Team on 22nd Mar 2021, 1 year ago

A landlords’ advice article published recently said property investors need to think more like the Amazon founder Jeff Bezos....

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Good Tenants + Great Letting Agents = Happy Landlords in Neath

Good Tenants + Great Letting Agents = Happy Landlords in Neath

The Alison George Team By The Alison George Team on 7th Dec 2020, 1 year ago

In this three-minute read, we look at the two biggest decisions landlords in Neath make when renting out their property....

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A Ten-Point Checklist for Landlords in Neath

A Ten-Point Checklist for Landlords in Neath

In this three-minute read, we look at the ten most important things a landlord needs to succeed....

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Is Your Rental Property in Neath Gas Safe?

Is Your Rental Property in Neath Gas Safe?

The Alison George Team By The Alison George Team on 14th Sep 2020, 1 year ago

Four Simple Steps to Ensuring Your Neath Home Is Gas Safe In this three-minute read, we look at why landlords MUST take gas safety very seriously....

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What landlords in Neath need to know about “No DSS” court ruling

What landlords in Neath need to know about “No DSS” court ruling

The Alison George Team By The Alison George Team on 23rd Jul 2020, 2 years ago

In this three-minute read, we look at what a recent court ruling that found a “no DSS” letting ban was unlawful means for landlords....

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Five Simple Steps for Landlords in Neath to Save Money

Five Simple Steps for Landlords in Neath to Save Money

The Alison George Team By The Alison George Team on 10th Jun 2020, 2 years ago

Five steps landlords in Neath can take to put themselves on the path to profitability....

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Five questions tenants Googled – and what they mean for landlords in Neath

Five questions tenants Googled – and what they mean for landlords in Neath

The Alison George Team By The Alison George Team on 3rd Jun 2020, 2 years ago

If you’re wondering about the current mood of the lettings market in Neath then the results of a recent Google analysis will be of interest to you....

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Speaking up for the good Landlords of Neath

Speaking up for the good Landlords of Neath

The Alison George Team By The Alison George Team on 13th May 2020, 2 years ago

Landlords often get a bad press, but in this two-minute read, I thought I’d share some stories of their compassion, generosity, and community spirit....

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Five useful resources to help landlords in Neath during lockdown

Five useful resources to help landlords in Neath during lockdown

The Alison George Team By The Alison George Team on 22nd Apr 2020, 2 years ago

We share five resources which landlords may find helpful during the extended lockdown period....

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Five ways Landlords in Neath Can Be Proactive During the COVID-19 Outbreak

Five ways Landlords in Neath Can Be Proactive During the COVID-19 Outbreak

The Alison George Team By The Alison George Team on 15th Apr 2020, 2 years ago

In this two-minute read, we look at five things landlords in Neath can do to be proactive during the COVID-19 outbreak....

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Five tips for landlords in Neath on dealing with the Coronavirus

Five tips for landlords in Neath on dealing with the Coronavirus

We look at how landlords can successfully tackle the challenges presented by the Coronavirus....

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