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The Biggest Challenge Facing Landlords Today – And How to Tackle It

20/05/2024 Residential Lettings

One issue, above all else, causes landlords sleepless nights. Can you guess what it is?
Could it be maintenance and repairs? Or maybe it’s worrying about the rent being paid on time?
If you answered one of the above, thanks for playing, but you’re mistaken.
The biggest challenge landlords currently face is abiding by government regulations
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What Landlords need to know about making tax digital

11/04/2024 Residential Lettings

Did you know that HMRC plans to introduce new rules on how landlords file their tax returns?

Here’s an update on what these changes involve and a timeline for when they’ll come into force....

March Market Roundup

05/04/2024 Residential Lettings Residential Sales

March Market Roundup - a summary of activity with Carver Residential...

Ten Ways to Protect Your Rental from This Common Cause of Property Damage

28/03/2024 Residential Lettings

What’s the most common reason for landlords finding themselves in hot water and needing to make an insurance claim?

The answer, according to one insurance company* at least, is ‘escape of water’. This term covers everything from burst pipes and defective washing machines to leaky loos and dripping taps.

In a recent report, the firm revealed that 35.5% of all claims paid to landlords were related to water damage.

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Five Common Mistakes Landlords make

24/02/2024 Residential Lettings

Being a landlord is rewarding, but it comes with its own set of challenges and responsibilities.
Over the years, we’ve seen and helped solve most of the mistakes landlords can make.
To help you navigate this complex terrain, here are the five most common mistakes we’ve encountered and how to avoid them, ensuring a more profitable and stress-free experience.
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Renters Reform Bill - an update for Landlords

08/02/2024 Residential Lettings

After years in the making, it looks like the Renters Reform Bill – the biggest shake-up of the private rental sector in decades – will become a reality in 2024.

So, how much do you know about this wide-reaching set of proposals, and are you ready for them?
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Six Steps to Combat Condensation – A Must-Read for Landlords

11/01/2024 Residential Lettings

As a landlord, maintaining your property in top condition is paramount.

It’s your investment and your tenant’s home.

At this time of year, condensation can be an issue. And it can cause mould in your property if ignored.

The good news is we’re sharing six steps you can take to prevent these problems before they become an issue....

2023 Year In Review

31/12/2023 Residential Lettings Residential Sales

2023 - A Year In Review

It's been another busy year at Carver Residential with many happy clients who have bought, sold, rented and let their homes with us.

If you're considering selling or letting your property in 2024, contact your local office and see how we can help!

Wishing you all a Happy New Year!

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How Landlords Can Spread Christmas Cheer to Their Tenants

15/12/2023 Residential Lettings

Landlords are often portrayed as Grinch-like characters.

Devoid of fun, lacking humanity and relentlessly greedy.

In our experience, working with dozens of landlords, this stereotype simply isn’t true....

Landlords: Compassion behind the Contracts

28/11/2023 Residential Lettings

In today’s climate, it’s easy to paint landlords with the same brush – viewing them solely as money-grabbing opportunists.

As a letting agency that’s part of a network of like-minded agents, we get to see the rental business’s good, bad and ugly side.

Yes, there are some unscrupulous, greedy landlords. We do our best to avoid these.

However, many landlords strive to do the right thing for their tenants....

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