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Winterproof your investment property
Storms, rain and snow can cause transport chaos and building damage in the UK. Now that weâre heading towards the dead of winter, it is still not too late  to protect your investment property against the ravages of the elements. …
Is buy to let insurance the same as landlords’ insurance?
Yes, it is. There are though occasionally some slight differences of context surrounding the use of the two terms. What is buy to let insurance? Buy to let insurance is a type of insurance policy specifically designed for property owners …
How To Save Even More Money On Your Energy Costs
The household bills have rocketed for just about everyone in recent months. Quite rightly highlighted in the media â and recognised by the government â some of the most critical expenditure is likely to be on your domestic energy. Youâre …
The importance of securing your empty property
If you have an unoccupied or empty property, you need to take certain precautions to ensure that itâs as secure as possible. Here we at Cover4LetProperty will outline some of our top tips in this area. Insurance cover Before we do …
September House Price Index, fire safety laws updated, what renters and buyers most want and other UK property news
Whether youâre a prospective buyer, homeowner, or landlord, it pays to follow the news and stay abreast of the latest trends and developments in the housing market. With that in mind, letâs take a peek at some of the recent …
Working with letting agencies
The management of any let property may prove a time-consuming and onerous task â even if you are only an occasional or âaccidentalâ landlord. Advertising the letting, selecting of tenants, conducting background checks and taking up references, drawing up the …
August House Price Index, EPC price premium, northern hotspots, rents set to rise, and other UK property news
The latest property news headlines continue to reflect the underlying trends of the UK economy. While average house prices tumble nationwide, aspects such as energy efficiency and location also impact the market locally. Commentators predict that rent levels are on …
New landlord legislation and boiler efficiency
Recent years have seen successive pieces of legislation obliging private sector landlords to improve the energy efficiency of the homes they let. The current Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES) Regulations, for instance, mean that, since the 1st of April 2020, …
How to keep a tenant
Retaining a happy and responsible tenant is in your own best interests as a landlord, or course. Because that way you reduce the âvoidsâ created by existing tenants leaving and new ones coming in â thus maintaining your rental income …
Solar panels FAQs
The escalating cost of fuel, at a time when the cost of living is rising so steeply, makes many homeowners and landlords give serious thought to alternative sources of energy. To that end, energy captured from the sunâs rays through …
