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ExCellent… see you at the Show

Here at Upad Towers, Simon and I (aka the marketing dept.) are busy finalising our plans for the coolest stand ever seen at any property exhibition ever. No, we're not telling you what our idea is, but you're going to love it. Get your tickets booked for the Property Investor Show at ExCeL London on the 18th and 19th March, and come and visit us on stand 42. In the meantime, we were rather... Read more

Posted by Sue @ Upad on February 1st, 2011 in Events, Upad

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Book now for the UK’s premier private rented sector event

Coming to Olympia Conference Centre on 8-9th September with free entry for all, the Landlord & Letting Show attracts increasing visitor numbers year on year, proving it is the only place to be for all landlords, letting agents and associated industry professionals wanting to access to the best advice and information. With over 60 exhibitors attending, visitors have access to all of the best... Read more

Posted by Sue @ Upad on September 3rd, 2010 in Events

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Have you got your free tickets for the Landlord & Letting Show?

Free entry, free seminars, free advice on all sorts of landlordery: what more could you want? See you there!... Read more

Posted by Sue @ Upad on August 9th, 2010 in Events, Tips for New Landlords, Upad

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“We can work it out” : Property Woman of the Year 2010 Juliet Ashton-Taylor

I recently spoke with Juliet Ashton-Taylor, winner of the NLA’s Property Woman of the Year Award. How did she feel about winning? “Really surprised,” she says, sounding as though the news still hasn’t quite sunk in; “there were so many amazing stories.” Juliet’s own story is truly amazing, and helps to explain her unique take on the property industry. She tells me, “when my... Read more

Posted by Sue @ Upad on July 5th, 2010 in Events, National Landlords Association NLA, Property Rental

Fiona Macaskill, winner of the south-west and green property women awards 2010

“Property’s a service industry: profit is a bonus!”

After last week’s celebrations at the NLA Property Women of the Year Awards, we caught up with Fiona Macaskill, winner of two awards, the NLA Green Property Woman Award and the NLA South West Property Woman Award. I ask Fiona why she thinks she was chosen as the South-West’s Property Woman of the Year. She laughs: “it’s the third year running, so I must be doing something right.”... Read more

Posted by Sue @ Upad on June 30th, 2010 in Events, National Landlords Association NLA, Property Management, Property Market

Fiona Macaskill, winner of the south-west and green property women awards 2010

And the winner is…

Many congratulations to all the winners in this year's NLA Property Women Awards, in particular to Fiona Macaskill who won the South West Property Woman Award sponsored by Upad. A wonderful night was had by all (though James has forbidden any jokes about his Upad-purple bow tie...).... Read more

Posted by Sue @ Upad on June 25th, 2010 in Events, National Landlords Association NLA

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Did you see “The Death of the Amateur Landlord”?

Yesterday's webinar, The Death of the Amateur Landlord, was attended online by 2754 people, more than visited the most recent London Landlord Show. James Davis, CEO of Upad.co.uk who orchestrated the event, said “this just shows that if you want to reach landlords, you need to be online. We're delighted that so many people listened in and submitted questions for our first event.”... Read more

Posted by Sue @ Upad on April 30th, 2010 in Events, Property Advertising

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Are you watching the Death of the Amateur Landlord?

It's not a hobby any more, and it shouldn't be accidental. If it ever was a get-rich-quick scheme, those days are gone. The days when landlords could hope to make money by sticking a card in a newsagents window and crossing their fingers that a decent tenant would turn up are gone. Property portfolios need to be managed like businesses, because they are businesses. If you're fighting... Read more

Posted by Sue @ Upad on April 26th, 2010 in Events, Upad

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Landlord seminars : making LHA work for you

LandlordAction, the tenant debt recovery and eviction specialists, are running a series of seminars for landlords on Local Housing Allowance. Taking place in Manchester, Birmingham and London, the seminars aim to help landlords cut through the red tape of the LHA system and realise just how profitable it could be for them. Topics covered include: • LHA Safeguard Policies • Cash... Read more

Posted by Sue @ Upad on March 30th, 2010 in Events

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Networking and seminar evening for London landlords

If you're a landlord in London, don't miss this seminar and networking evening on Tuesday 9th March 2010; it's a great chance to meet buy-to-let expert David Lawrenson, and Upad's CEO James Davis. Whether you're an experienced landlord or just getting started in buy to let, this informal event should have something useful for you. It takes place downstairs in the Red Herring Pub, 49 Gresham St,... Read more

Posted by Sue @ Upad on February 15th, 2010 in Events, Upad

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Investing in student accomodation? It’s a Challenge!

Did you know that student numbers in London are growing at 15 times the supply of rental property? The potential for profit in this sector is huge - but how do you get the strategy right? Rob Weaver, Head of Residential at Invista, shares his views on the potential of both student and residential accommodation from the perspective of an institutional investor at "University Challenge - an... Read more

Posted by Sue @ Upad on January 28th, 2010 in Events

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Social media event for Landlords

Vanessa Warwick and Nick Tadd from 4 Walls are running a social media event for landlords on Wednesday, January 27th. Nick will be explaining how a portfolio of web content will help create a compelling personal on-line brand that stands out from the crowd. You will learn how your web contribution will benefit from the law of increasing returns, will help build trust on-line, will attract people... Read more

Posted by Sue @ Upad on January 21st, 2010 in Events

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Events for landlords January 2010

Two great events for landlords looking to network and find inspiration this month: On Saturday 23rd January. you can play the Cashflow game twice, plus talk to a panel of property experts, including John Corey, Angela Bryant and Tam Tran, as well as Upad CEO James Davis. Cashflow London's all day event is at The Grosvenor Hotel, Victoria and starts at 10am. Click here to reserve your... Read more

Posted by Sue @ Upad on January 18th, 2010 in Events, Upad

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