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Finding a Tenant

from "UK Landlord" magazine, January 2007

Finding a tenant
UK Landlord looks at the best ways of advertising rental properties so that landlords reduce their void periods and get the best rent possible for their property.

Advertising your property to let
Mark Garner, NLA Board Director and founder of LettingZone Ltd, on the rise of the Internet for advertising rental properties.

Dealing with Lettings Agents
While many landlords advertise, let and manage their rental properties themselves, there may be good reasons to use a lettings agent.

Renting out your property
Tips on selecting the right tenant, what information to give prospective tenants, what to do before they move in, and how to keep them happy.

Is your property safe to rent?
Amongst the many obligations landlords face in respect of their tenants, the most important is to ensure that the property is safe and that all relevant regulations - relating in particular to gas, electricity, soft furnishings and fire safety - are complied with.

Tenant referencing
Tony Attwood, Managing Director, FLS Tenant Referencing Services, sets out the risks of not checking up on prospective tenants.

Are you fully protected?
Eddie Hooker, Managing Director of Hamilton Fraser Insurance Solutions, discusses the insurance need of landlords.

Residential Letting Agreements
Robert Horsey (Partner - Ashfords Solicitors) guides landlords on the rules that apply to residential lettings agreements and the key clauses to include.

Rugg Review:
The Independent Review of the Private Rented Sector has been published. See how it affects you.

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