There are several key factors to consider when investing in property. If you get these fundamentals right, they can make the difference between success and failure, profit and loss. A well managed property portfolio should deliver you 2 things; monthly cash-flow right now, and the potential for capital gain for the long term. Ideally, if …
Now, please allow me to state the obvious; some general wear and tear in a rental property is inevitable, and as the property owner and landlord, you will need to constantly invest in the upkeep of your property! We liken this continual investment in your property assets to the daily exercise of brushing your teeth; …
Did you know that in Britain, every 2 minutes, someone faces losing their home? At this special time of year, peoples focus is rightly on spending quality time with their loved ones, but many people also focus on spending too much cash on Christmas parties and presents. Come January, statistics show that many people will …
As the UK braces itself for some typically cold, wet and windy weather, now is the perfect time to make sure your property is ready to face the colder temperatures. Here are some things that both landlords and tenants can do now, to help prevent winter damage, improve energy efficiency and try and keep repairs …
Hi everybody, I am Simon Holland, the Owner and Senior Property Consultant at Jacob’s Ladder, and I am delighted that you’ve taken some time to read our Blog #SimonSays You know, there are times when I get so overwhelmed with optimism, I could literally burst! You know those days when you have boundless enthusiasm, and …
As you can imagine, there are many ‘pillars’ of effective property management, and our Jacob’s Ladder property team try to help our landlord clients understand the fundamentals. Successful buy-to-let investing involves much more than choosing the right property, on the right street, or as the the old adage goes, ‘Location, Location, Location’, and there are …
As a letting agent, one of our primary, functional, everyday responsibilities is to collect rent from our tenants, and also manage any late payments and rent arrears if and when, for whatever reason, they don’t pay! Dealing with people, whatever industry you work in, can be difficult and challenging, as you may say, ‘life happens‘. …
NEWSFLASH: We are delighted to announce that from today, we are exclusively marketing all of our properties online, in partnership with the Zoopla Property Group (ZPG) and their affiliated sites such as PrimeLocation.com, which will help us reach many more local property buyers and tenants with our available properties. Launched in January 2008 by Alex …
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If you are looking to make a success out of investing in property, whether you’re looking to supplement your income, or develop a new full-time career, there are certain personal traits that will be of great benefit to you in the coming weeks, months and years. I believe you must have good levels of determination, …
Written by Simon… Well I am pleased to say that I have returned safely from my Charity Trek to Slovenia, and along with the 13 others I travelled with, we have raised over £30,000 for Children Today, a North West charity that provides vital, life-changing equipment to severely disabled children. This was a fabulous experience, …
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