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Do I Need an EPC for My Preston Property?

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team on 26th Mar 2023

Everyone who is advertising their residential property for rent in the UK is required by law to commission an EPC. Therefore yes, you do need an EPC if you are going to rent your Preston, Leyland or Chorley property. In...

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How Can You Help Your Chorley Tenants With The Cost Of Living Crisis?

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team on 19th Mar 2023

The rising cost of living has affected everyone. It is always in a landlord’s interest to help their tenants, wherever possible, be happy and content in their home. Happy tenants become long-term tenants, which reduces rental...

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Spring Cleaning Tips For A Sparkling Preston Home

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team on 12th Mar 2023

Spring is in the air and many of us will be considering doing a spot of Spring cleaning to get our homes ready for Summer. A deep clean can help us to remove allergens from our homes that usually get missed during regular...

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Are You Considering Renting Out Your Property in Preston, Leyland or Chorley?

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team on 5th Mar 2023

Do you have a property in Preston, Leyland, Chorley or surrounding areas that you would like to rent out? Renting out a property is a great way to make some money and invest in your future, especially in these areas where there...

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First Things To Do When Moving Rented Homes In Leyland

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team on 26th Feb 2023

Moving home when you’re renting is one of the most exciting and stressful things you will do so it can be easy to feel overwhelmed by all of the things that you need to do. Our easy-to-follow list will help guide you through...

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Thinking of Renting in Preston? Here’s Our First Time Renters Guide

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team on 19th Feb 2023

If you have not rented a property in Preston before then renting for the first time can seem daunting, there are often a lot of hoops to jump through but this is quite normal. Our quick guide will leave you feeling like a...

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Want To Be Successful In Property Renovations?

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team on 16th Feb 2023

We’ve all been drawn in to the TV programmes about property development and watched something go from uninhabitable to something we all dream of owning.  But have you ever been tempted to give it a go?

...

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Letting Agents Are The Matchmakers Of Property In Chorley

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team on 12th Feb 2023

Let’s take a deeper look at the property relationship and how letting agents can help start a wonderful relationship.

Tenants

Just like relationships between people, the relationship we have...

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Top Ten Features Renters Want In A Preston Home In 2023

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team on 5th Feb 2023

As a landlord, it's important to understand the needs and preferences of renters in order to provide them with a comfortable and enjoyable renting experience. By keeping informed of what renters want when it comes to searching...

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Pension vs Property - Buy-to-Let Insights for Leyland

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team on 29th Jan 2023

Rising mortgage rates, increasing regulatory pressure to improve the EPC ratings of their rental properties and the prospect of paying increasing amounts of tax...

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How Much Rent Should You Charge For Your Leyland Property?

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team on 8th Jan 2023

One of the most important decisions you will make as a Leyland landlord is how much rent to charge your tenants. If you set your rent too high then you will risk making your property too expensive for potential tenants causing...

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Will 2023 Be A Good Year For Preston Landlords?

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team on 2nd Jan 2023

Rents for new lets rose steadily throughout 2022 with Zoopla revealing that there had been a 12.3% year-on-year rise for new lets in October. It was not all good news for landlords though with inflation hitting a 40-year high...

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Tips for Tenants & Landlords in Chorley to Save on Heating Bills

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

With energy bills soaring, we are all looking for ways to stay warm without breaking the bank. Here are 10 tips for both tenants and landlords in Chorley, Preston and Leyland for keeping those heating bills down while still...

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Why You Should Use a Lettings Agency to Manage Your Leyland Property

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

Managing your own rental property in Preston, Leyland, Chorley or the surrounding areas is certainly possible but there are many advantages to employing...

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How to Update Your Preston Rental Property on a Budget

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

Do you want to give your Preston, Chorley or Leyland property a makeover and make it look more welcoming? Try these budget-friendly ideas to help make your property more desirable to potential tenants.

Give...

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Right to Rent Checks - Changes for Chorley Landlords

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

The regulations for landlord right to rent checks were updated on 1 October 2022, following interim measures introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Five Leyland Rental Property Maintenance Jobs You Should Do Now

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

Your rental property in Leyland, Preston or Chorley is one of the biggest financial commitments that you will ever make so it makes sense to make sure that you are doing everything you can to look after it. However, many of us...

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Who Should Fix It?

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme’s property maintenance quiz has revealed that there is confusion amongst landlords about which maintenance tasks on their rental properties they are responsible for.

The fact...

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How to Choose the Right Letting Agent in Chorley

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

Choosing a letting agent to manage your property can seem like a difficult task. There are so many available and of course, they all say that they are the best around! What should you consider when choosing which one to trust...

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Carbon Monoxide - The Silent Killer

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

Landlords!  Are you aware of the new regulations?

Since 1st October 2022 it has been a legal requirement for landlords to have a carbon monoxide alarm fitted in any living room that contains a fixed combustion...

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How to Become a Successful Property Developer in Leyland

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

Have you ever watched a programme about property development and been tempted to give it a go?

All those wonderful before and after shots make it look so easy. From our comfortable sofas, we cockily criticise...

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How to Winterproof Your Chorley Property

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

Looking after your property asset in Chorley, Preston or Leyland and looking after your tenants goes hand-in-hand. Completing these maintenance jobs will not only protect your property from whatever weather Winter will throw at...

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Are Qualifications or Experience More Important When Choosing a Letting Agent?

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

Studies have shown that most landlords in Preston, Leyland and Chorley have already chosen the letting agency they are going to use to let their property before the agent even sets foot in the property to do a valuation. So...

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The Pros and Cons of Being a Buy-to-Let Landlord in Leyland

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

Buy-to-let property is often seen as an attractive way of accumulating wealth or as an alternative option to a pension. However, while purchasing buy-to-lets is undoubtedly a good investment, they are also a long-term...

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Free for Landlords, Better for Tenants

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

The Alternative to Cash Deposits

Demand for alternatives to cash deposits in Preston, Leyland and Chorley has rapidly increased in recent years.  A generation of adults have been priced out of the housing market and it is...

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Landlords! Can You Afford Not to Have Rent Protection for Your Chorley Property

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

Most landlords know they need to protect their investment and will immediately purchase landlord buildings insurance, quite often it being a requirement of the buy-to-let mortgage. But how many of you think about rent...

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Five Things That Can Cause Good Leyland Tenants to Leave

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

There are many reasons that may cause good tenants, in Leyland, Preston or Chorley, to decide to give notice and many of these have absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with either the property or their landlord. However, there...

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How to Choose the Perfect Buy-to-Let Property in Chorley, Leyland and Preston

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

Purchasing a buy-to-let property in Chorley, Leyland or Preston can be an excellent and rewarding investment. If you choose the correct property then a good long-term income from your...

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Tenants in Preston - Helping Everyone Stay Gas Safe

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

If you’re renting in Preston, Leyland, Chorley or the surrounding areas read on to see how to keep gas safe in your rental property.

Badly fitted and poorly serviced gas appliances can cause gas leaks, fires,...

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Landlords Legal Responsibilities – Annual Gas Safety Checks in Preston, Leyland and Chorley

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

Gas Safety Week: Fighting for a Gas Safe Nation

We are proud to be supporting Gas Safety Week 2022, taking place 12 – 18 September.

Gas Safety Week is an annual safety week to raise awareness of gas safety and...

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A Quick Guide for First-Time Renters in Leyland

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

Are you a renting newbie? Are you flying your family’s comfy nest? Well, this one’s for you. Renting your first place isn’t as simple as moving in and unpacking – there’s a lot you need to know.

In this...

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How to Make Sure That You Are a Good Tenant

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

Letting agents and landlords always talk about the importance of finding good tenants but do you know how you can make sure that you are one? Read on if you are a tenant in Leyland, Chorley or Preston.


Pay your...

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Why Chorley Buy-to-Lets Are Still a Good Investment

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

If you’re a landlord in Chorley, Leyland, Preston or the surrounding areas, chances are you’re feeling a bit hard done by at the moment. It seems like every week, new legislation and regulations plus revisions to current...

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Are You Unhappy with Your Preston Letting Agent?

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

Are you a landlord and are unhappy with your letting agent in Preston, Chorley, Leyland or the surrounding areas? Many landlords choose to put up with poor service from their letting agent rather than having to deal with the...

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How Blackburn Landlords Can Beat Bug Infestations

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

If the thought of an insect infestation at your Blackburn, Preston, Chorley or Leyland rental property makes you shudder, read on to find out how to beat the bugs this summer.

No landlord wants uninvited visitors in...

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Why Preston Landlords Should Never Skip Doing an Inventory

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

A thorough inventory can save a landlord time and money and prevent messy end-of-tenancy disputes. So why do so many landlords in Preston, Leyland and Chorley rush this essential stage – or skip it altogether?

In...

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How to Find and Keep Good Tenants in Leyland

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

All landlords want is a good tenant. Even better is a good tenant who wishes to rent your property in Leyland, Chorley or Preston for a long time as it means you won’t be faced with rental voids or...

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A Guide to Tenant Responsibilities for Renters in Preston

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

What Are a Tenant’s Responsibilities?

Moving into a new home can be exciting, but renting a property comes with responsibilities. To avoid disputes – or paying for things that don’t fall within your obligations –...

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How to Make Moving Home in Chorley Less Stressful

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

Moving home is an emotional time. You may be sad to be leaving your old home but at the same time be excited about moving into your new one. Finding the right home for you and your family in Chorley, Preston, Leyland or...

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Busting Landlord Myths in Preston

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

Many people think that being a landlord is a cinch. Rent out a property in Preston, Leyland, Chorley or Blackburn, move some people in, sit back and rake in the cash… if only it was that simple.

Any experienced...

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How To Make the Most of Your Preston Garden this Summer

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

Summer is finally here and it is time to get your garden in shape whether you're in Preston, Leyland, Chorley or Blackburn. Lockdowns taught us to use our gardens as an extension of our indoor living space and opened our eyes...

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Property Shows We Love to Watch

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

Hands up if you’ve ever lost a couple of hours sitting on the sofa watching a property show? Whether it’s a 30-minute fix or a full-on binge, programmes about other people’s homes are fascinating.

Entire cable...

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How to Carry Out a Property MOT on Your Blackburn Buy-to-Let

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

It pays to sit down once a year and review how your buy-to-let in Preston, Leyland, Chorley or Blackburn is performing and flag up any potential issues looming on the horizon. A two-minute read.

We’re all familiar...

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How to improve your kerb appeal

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

Whether you are looking to let your property in Preston, Leyland, Chorley or Blackburn or are a tenant who wishes to make your home look more inviting to visitors the very first thing you should...

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WFH in Leyland and Landlords: What You Need to Know

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

In our post-pandemic world, working from home (WFH) has become commonplace for many people. But as a landlord, you need to make sure that if your tenants are WFH they are doing so in a way that doesn’t impact you negatively....

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Property Inspection Tips for Chorley Landlords

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

Property inspections are a vital part of managing a tenancy so it’s essential that landlords get them right. Here are some top tips to ensure landlords in Preston, Leyland, Chorley and Blackburn don’t miss a thing. A...

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Top Tips for Finding the Best Tenants in Preston

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

The secret to a smooth-running tenancy in Preston, Leyland, Chorley or East Lancashire is good tenants. Here’s how to find them. A two-minute read.

There are few guarantees in life, but we promise you this: let your...

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What Landlords Need to Know about Their Legal Responsibilities

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

This two-minute read explains how landlords in Preston, South Ribble, Chorley and East Lancashire can navigate their way through an ever-growing list of rules and regulations.

There’s one rookie mistake that many...

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Guaranteed Rent or Guaranteed Stress?

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

As a busy landlord juggling a portfolio of multiple properties, you might be thinking about ways to reduce your workload or secure a regular income. Have you been enticed by promises of guaranteed rent?

Guaranteed...

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A Guide to Switching Letting Agents

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

Make a Change to Improve Your Lancashire Rental Business

This two-minute read looks at why landlords should change letting agents and how it can benefit them.

Did you know that lots of people pay more for...

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A Quick Guide for New Landlords

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

What You Need to Know as a First-Time Landlord in Lancashire

Being a first-time landlord can feel daunting. There’s a lot to do before you can get your property rented out – such as repairs, legal obligations,...

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Are HMOs Worth the Hassle?

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

As a landlord, you might be thinking about how to get more value from your property. While the rental market for single tenancies is booming, have you considered a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)?

These days, HMOs...

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Four Things You Must Do If You’re an Accidental Landlord

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

If you’ve become a landlord due to unexpected circumstances such as bereavement or a new relationship, here’s some helpful advice. A two-minute read.

It’s surprising how many people become landlords more by...

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A Guide for Landlords on Managing Energy Bills

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

Energy Bills: How to Avoid Disputes and Help Your Lancashire Tenants

This eight-point plan outlines the best way landlords with properties in Preston, South Ribble and Chorley can manage the issue of energy bills....

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Why Letting Agents Make Landlords’ Lives Easier

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

As a trusted local letting agent, we work with a lot of landlords with properties in Preston, South Ribble and Chorley. Finding tenants, managing properties, organising inspections – we take care of each step. However, more...

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Should I Rent My Lancashire Property to Family Members or Friends?

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

Here are some questions you should ask yourself before you rent your property to family or friends. A two-minute read.

Do they need to sign a tenancy agreement?

Yes, yes, and yes again! They might be...

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Why Landlords Shouldn’t Ignore Tenants’ Texts or Calls

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

When a tenant gets in touch, don’t faff about – a prompt response will save you time and money in the long run. A three-minute read.

Picture this: you’re frantically busy at work, scrambling to meet an urgent...

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Joint Tenancies: What Landlords Need to Know

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

When they run smoothly, joint tenancies can be a good source of income for landlords. This three-minute read explains how to get the best out of them.

Joint tenancies are a great way for friends or couples to live...

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Repairs and Maintenance – What Are a Landlord’s Responsibilities?

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

This two-minute read details a five-point plan to help landlords in Preston, South Ribble and Chorley manage their maintenance responsibilities.

There’s no quick fix when it comes to maintenance and repairs; to...

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A Guide to Reference Checks: What Landlords Need to Know

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

Don’t make the rookie mistake of cutting corners with reference checks – it’s a sure-fire way to wind up with a nightmare tenant. A three-minute read.

When it comes to tenant selection, there’s a saying that all...

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Ending a Tenancy: Reasons and Rules around Taking Possession of a Property

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

Reasons Why Landlords in Preston, South Ribble & Chorley End Tenancies

This two-minute read looks at why landlords end tenancies and the issues and implications around taking such a step.

From toxic tenants to...

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What the Rise in Older Renters Means for Landlords

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

The Rental Trend That Could Be Good News for Savvy Lancashire Landlords

We explore what the rising rate of older renters means for Preston, South Ribble and Chorley landlords. A two-minute read.

Landlords looking...

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EPCs Are Changing. Landlords, Are You Ready?

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

How to Boost Your Rental’s EPC in Preston, South Ribble and Chorley

Calling all landlords! Have you checked your buy-to-let property’s Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating lately?

No?

...

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What Landlords Need to Know about Generation Rent

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

The Generation Game: What Preston, South Ribble and Chorley Tenants Look for in a PropertyThis week’s article is just a three-minute read and looks at the changing rental market and what it means for landlords with properties...

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Reasons Why Landlords Sell Their Properties

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

A three-minute must-read if you’re a landlord in Preston, South Ribble or Chorley considering selling.

It’s often thought that being a landlord is easy: buy a property, rent it out, and hey presto! You’re all set....

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How to Spread the Love as a Landlord or Tenant

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

Let There Be Love – The Landlord and Tenant Special.  In this two-minute read, we look at ten ways to improve any landlord and tenant relationship.

If you do a quick Google search on ‘how to keep love alive’,...

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Landlords – Avoid These Common Décor Mistakes

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

Five Common Décor Disasters Landlords in Lancashire Should AvoidIn this two-minute read, we explore some common mistakes landlords make when it comes to décor.

Are you a landlord with a new rental property? Are you...

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Two Top Tax Tips for Landlords

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

The Two Tax Tips Every Lancashire Landlord Needs to Know

This two-minute read includes some handy tax advice for landlords in Preston, South Ribble and Chorley.

Our tax system is often criticised for being...

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Should You Buy Your Rental Property Using a Limited Company?

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

Do Landlords in Lancashire Need to Set Up Limited Companies?

In this two-minute read, we have a quick look at what you need to consider when becoming a landlord.

Before becoming a landlord, you need to consider how...

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The Differences between Landlords and Property Investors

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

Are You a Landlord or a Property Investor in Preston, South Ribble or Chorley?  In this two-minute read, we look at the differences between landlords and property investors.

What’s the difference between a landlord...

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How Landlords Can Beat the Blue Monday Moods

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

We share how landlords can avoid feeling down on the year’s most depressing day in this two-minute read.

If you’re feeling a little flat, low, or down in the...

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Four New Year’s Resolutions Landlords Will Love

The PR Lettings Team By The PR Lettings Team

Four Resolutions Landlords in Lancashire Should ConsiderIn this two-minute read, we look at four New Year’s resolutions landlords in Preston, South Ribble and Chorley can make to earn more money, have less hassle, and...

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