Author: Andrew
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Becoming A Landlord
In order to establish yourself as a landlord there are a number of laws, regulations and general tips you’ll need to learn before you can meet the legal requirements or be able to be a good landlord. Unlike owning and living in your own home, being a landlord requires you to perform a number of…
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How Council Tax Is Spent
Have you ever wondered how your council tax money is spent? The LGA (Local Government Association) represents local councils in England Wales, and have released data on how each £1 of council tax money was spent in 2013/2014. Care for vulnerable adults – 30.73 Looking after children – 14.63 Children’s education – 7.67 Bin collection…
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Handling Mortgage Repayments
Paying back a mortgage is a multiple year commitment. Like any long term commitment, it pays to organise how one goes about managing it and to stick to a schedule that works. There are many ways to organise your repayments. Listed in this post are some of the ways you can go about it. Employing a financial advisor…
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Slash Council Tax Charges
When managing properties a considerable part of the upkeep consists of the council charges. However, you may be able to reduce these charges. The council tax system was established in 1993. As part of the system all properties in the UK were assigned a rating (ranging from A – H). Over time however the value of properties…
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Handling Property Damage In The UK
Its always a risk. Your office, home or business complex could suffer damage from a host of terrible surprises. Floods, vandalism, car accidents, there are countless external hazards. So what do you do if you suffer from these external influences and what should you be aware of? Insurance Almost anything can be insured, and property insurance is no exception. Property…