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April 2nd 2024
For landlords with investment properties, one of the most important measures of success is having a high rental yield. In this blog post, we will talk you through what rental yield is and how your property can maximise its yield.
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March 28th 2024
If you're a landlord looking to expand their portfolio, or a buyer considering investing in the lettings market, now could be the right time to do it.
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March 25th 2024
As a landlord, it's vital that you make sure your property is prepared for and protected against any possible accidents. We've put together five things landlords need to have to protect their rental investments.
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January 16th 2024
Have you been putting off reviewing your mortgage options while interest rates are high? Talk to an adviser at Embrace Financial Services.
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January 12th 2024
We've put together a list of the things most tenants are looking for to make your lets the most desirable on the market.
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Help me fix
January 9th 2024
Its been just under 12 months since we launched our new service to our managed landlords, offered by our partners at Help Me Fix. 
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November 27th 2023
To help with the deluge of information released in the Autumn Statement, we’ve put together a list of the four main things that could have an impact on landlords.
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It only takes one accident to start a fire
November 20th 2023
We’ve put together a list of safety checks and risks you should look out for in the home to make sure your home is as safe from fire as it can be.
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November 6th 2023
We’ve put together a list of things to do to prepare your rental property and make sure you aren’t hit with any nasty maintenance surprises this winter.
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October 6th 2023
In this blog we run through the different types of damp, what the landlord's responsibilities for damp and mould are, and how to deal with them.
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October 4th 2023
In this blog, we'll go through what fully managed letting is, explore the reasons why landlords should opt for a fully managed service, and what qualities to look for in an experienced agent.
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July 26th 2023
If you're a first-time landlord, or a current landlord who just wants a refresher, read our blog on EPCs, what they are, and how your home can meet the minimum energy efficiency standards.
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