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Landlord's Insurance - some tips!

Posted by Peak Property Letts on Friday, April 20, 2012, In : Landlord and Tenant Tips!

Exploring specific 'Landlords Policies' cannot be recommended highly enough ! Make sure that your insurance broker quotes for a combined Building and Contents policy covering all the items that you own in the property and fixtures & fittings. Even when premises are rented out 'unfurnished', contents cover is worth exploring - read the fine print - as it will usually cover the Landlord for any injury or damage caused by parts of the property. If for example a Tenant or their visitor suffe...
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Landlord's Energy Saving Allowance

Posted by Peak Property Letts Ltd on Wednesday, December 14, 2011, In : Landlord and Tenant Tips!

NOW IS A GOOD TIME TO ACT !! There are some really good incentives for Landlords to insulate and make energy efficient improvements to their rented properties . Apart from the obvious of reducing carbon emissions, Tenants being a lot more comfortable, happy and having lower fuel bills , for Landlords there is also the attraction of getting their money back 'in kind' with a reduction in their income tax bill.

EXAMPLE :- If a landlord spends £1200 in hard cash having loft insulation insta...