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Should A HMO Be Furnished? How Quality Furnishings Can Bring Higher Yields and Better Tenants
- By Northwood UK
- Landlords
- December 6, 2023
We are often asked 'should a HMO be furnished?' The simple answer is that HMO's in Bristol are not required to be furnished, however they are generally expected to be! What furniture will the landlord provide?
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Tapping Into The Home-Working Trend: A Guide For Buy-To-Let Landlords
- By Northwood UK
- Landlords
- November 10, 2023
Office Employees In The UK Now Spend An Average Of 1.5 Days In The Office Each Week!Since the Covid pandemic, more people have begun working remotely, and its a trend that looks set to continue. While business owners may have some qualms about the switch to home-working, this flexible working era is good news for buy-to-let landlords in Bristol as it gives them the opportunity to boost their rental property income. Since hybrid workers have been shown overall to be higher earners, theyre certainly an audience that landlords should consider targeting.
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7 Ways To Create a Positive Landlord-Tenant Relationship
- By Matthew Bingham
- Landlords
- September 8, 2023
As a landlord in Bristol, letting your property to new tenants can make you a little nervous. The best way to ensure that your tenant and you have the best possible experience is to build a positive working relationship.
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How To Rent To International Students in Bristol
- By Matthew Bingham
- Landlords
- September 8, 2023
Are you thinking about renting your property to international students?Most landlords are put off by the idea of renting to international students. But you can have more security, attract a higher quality tenant, and have better income protection.If you are considering the idea, here are our tips on how to rent to international students in Bristol.
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Getting the Best Tenant for Your Rental Property: 6 Tips for Landlords
- By Matthew Bingham
- Landlords
- September 1, 2023
So, youve got a property to rent in Bristol. Youve invested your savings, or you have perhaps inherited a house, and now you want to rent it out.Of course, you want to attract and choose the right tenants those who will look after it, pay the rent, and cause you little to worry about.But how do you find the right tenants? Are there steps you could be taking to ensure that the tenancy is as easy as possible, leaving you to get on with your life?
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7 Steps to Becoming a Residential landlord in Bristol
- By Matthew Bingham
- Landlords
- August 23, 2023
There are a number of reasons people become residential landlords. Often, its because someone wants to do more with their savings and sees property as a sound investment with a regular income. It might also be that a person becomes an accidental landlord after inheriting a property or moving into a house with a partner.
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Landlords: How To Keep Your Tenants Happy
- By Matthew Bingham
- Landlords
- August 4, 2023
As a landlord, you want stability, and you want to be confident in the knowledge that good tenants are going to stay and the rent will continue coming in.Here, we look at how landlords can keep their tenants happy and why it is so important.
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A Landlords Guide To The Covenant Of Quiet Enjoyment
- By Matthew Bingham
- Landlords
- August 4, 2023
When it comes to rules and regulations, theres a lot that landlords in Bristol need to keep in mind, and it isnt surprising that here at Northwood Bristol, we often encounter some confusion, especially when it comes to their right to access the property.
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Making the Switch: Changing Estate Agents in Bristol How to Choose Wisely
- By Matthew Bingham
- Landlords
- July 7, 2023
Choosing the right estate agent in Bristol is key to you being happy when you come to selling your home.Moving home is a stressful time, and we wont lie it can be hectic. There are so many things to do, so many plans to make, and then theres the number crunching to do.
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A Landlords Guide To Selective Licensing
- By Matthew Bingham
- Landlords
- June 30, 2023
If youre a private landlord in Bristol, youll no doubt already be familiar with the need to stay up-to-date with ever-changing laws and regulations something that can present some significant challenges.
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5 Key Questions Landlords Should Ask Their Lettings Manager
- By Matthew Bingham
- Landlords
- June 9, 2023
If you're a landlord in Bristol and you want to minimise the difficulties of managing your property by using the services of a lettings manager, knowing the right questions to ask is key to success! At Northwood Bristol we have years of experience in the field, so we can give you our expert insight into the top five queries.
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7 Essential Tips for New Landlords
- Landlords
- March 17, 2023
Becoming a landlord for the first time is an exciting prospect, with not only the opportunity to bring in some additional income but also the chance to expand your portfolio further and perhaps even start up your own property business.
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