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Widen the appeal of your rental property
Thursday, September 19, 2019
To maximize the rental value of your property you need to ensure it appeals to a wide audience and attracts quality tenants. There will always be some things you can’t change about your property; its location and proximity to transport and amenities for example. But here are 5 tips for things you can and should change to maximize its rental appeal.
It’s a win-win with a Zero Deposit Option
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Rent faster, reduce void periods and increase the deposit from the maximum 5 week level cash deposit to 6 weeks whilst keeping the same protection as a traditional security deposit. Those are some of the benefits landlords receive from instructing a letting agent that offers a Zero Deposit Option to tenants. For tenants the Zero Deposit Option helps to reduce the upfront cost of renting, and can speed up the whole process by minimising paperwork and hassle – a win-win for all! So how does it work?
Put your feet up with Guaranteed Rent!
Tuesday, August 13, 2019
Put your feet up with guaranteed rent on time and in full EVERY month. The Frost Partnership offers landlords the opportunity to take out a Guaranteed Rent Policy specifically designed to ensure your property is fully protected from all potential liabilities including loss of rent, damages and legal cover. It includes all the fantastic benefits of a normal rent guarantee service, with the additional perk of making sure you receive your rent on time and in full, no matter what and no excess.
Positive moves for landlords and tenants
Tuesday, June 11, 2019
The new Tenant Fees Act came into force on 1 June 2019, banning letting fees paid by private tenants in England, and capping the security deposits they have to pay at five weeks' rent. Designed to reduce the costs that tenants incur at the start of the renting process, throughout their tenancy, and when their contract ends, the legislation places new rules on landlords and agents about what they can charge tenants. The changes will end the unscrupulous practice by some rogue landlords of overcharging renters for minor damages and protect private tenants from unexpected costs that can make properties hard to afford.
Make Your Rental Feel Like Home
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
As house prices have risen over the years, renting a property is increasingly common, particularly for young people. There are lots of positives to renting, but restrictions may limit what you can do to make the property “your own” and feel like home. All it takes is a little inspiration to transform your rented home from bland to beautiful without upsetting the landlord and without splashing cash you won’t get back. Here are some ideas to get you started.
How to protect yourself and your funds
Wednesday, December 12, 2018
The current economic climate is putting pressure on many high street businesses. With this in mind it is vital that you choose the right letting agent in order to protect yourself and your money. Before signing any contracts always check that the agent has Client Money Protection in place to protect all tenant and landlord funds, as well as professional indemnity insurance and an independent redress scheme. With an established, local ARLA Propertymark agent like The Frost Partnership you can be assured that all these financial protections are in place and be confident your money is in safe hands.
