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Key takeaways from the Autumn Statement for landlords
If you’re a landlord, you’ll be taking more than a passing interest in the underlying state of the economy. The Autumn Statement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer might be just the time to find out what’s going on – …
Latest House Price Index, flat conversions, older renters and other UK property news
Current property news headlines tend to paint a picture of falling house prices. But a story in Which? magazine on the 1st of December indicated that average prices – based on official Land Registry figures – have fallen by only …
Landlord insurance tips
Have you just found yourself to be an accidental landlord? Perhaps you inherited a property which you’ve decided to let out? Or perhaps you’re having difficulty selling your previous home and want to let it out for a while? Then …
October HPI, Autumn’s a time for home safety, “gazundering”, savings on Council Tax bills for landlords and tenants and other UK property news
Whether you’re a homeowner, prospective buyer, landlord, or tenant, it pays to stay abreast of what’s leading the UK property news. There’s rarely a dull moment, so let’s take a brief peek behind some of the latest headlines. House Price …
Winterproof your investment property
Storms, rain and snow can cause transport chaos and building damage in the UK. Now that we’re 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 – and recognised by the government – some of the most critical expenditure is likely to be on your domestic energy. You’re …
The importance of securing your empty property
If you have an unoccupied or empty property, you need to take certain precautions to ensure that it’s 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 you’re 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, let’s 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 – even if you are only an occasional or “accidental” landlord. Advertising the letting, selecting of tenants, conducting background checks and taking up references, drawing up the …
