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Government plans housing boost with billions of private money

Under plans currently being considered by the government, social housing could be a big winner, attracting billions of pounds worth of private investment in an effort to stave off a double-dip recession. As the Eurozone crisis continues, unemployment increases and the UK's economic growth forecasts are revised downward, concerns that the British economy needs a boost are rife. That's why the... Read more

Posted by Dan @ Upad on November 18th, 2011 in Property Market, Upad

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Property of the week: 2 bedroom flat, Leeds City Centre, LS10

The great city of Leeds has enjoyed something of a renaissance in recent years. The city centre has been significantly improved and updated. And if you want to be part of the action, you couldn't do better than this modern, 2 bedroom apartment right in the centre of the action. The apartment is in the new Clarence Docks and has a balcony that looks over the city's Royal Armouries.... Read more

Posted by Dan @ Upad on October 19th, 2011 in Property of the Week, Upad

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Rent arrears are rocketing: are you ready?

There's plenty of evidence around that rent arrears are on the increase, but what's more troubling is that we have a feeling that the current economic climate things can only get worse. The National Debtline, a charity dedicated to helping people with money worries, says that enquiries related to rent arrears have rocketed by 84% in the past four years. This certainly tallies with other evidence... Read more

Posted by Dan @ Upad on October 14th, 2011 in Buy-to-let, Evicting Tenants, Rent Arrears, Tips for New Landlords, Upad

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Advice for landlords on condensation and mould

The onset of colder weather can trigger the first signs of condensation in many properties. The result of condensation can be streaming windows and the unwelcome appearance of black mould. What are the causes and what can be done to prevent damage by condensation? As many people seek to make their properties more energy efficient with improved features such as cavity wall insulation, double... Read more

Posted by Dan @ Upad on October 14th, 2011 in Property Management, Property Rental, Tips for New Landlords, Upad

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Property of the Week: Two bed country cottage near Preston, Lancashire

This cosy and really rather charming country cottage is ideal for someone who wants a bit of peace and quiet but also wants to be reasonably close to civilisation too. It's near a village with plenty of amenities and not too far from Preston. And you're really well situated for the Lakes and the Yorkshire Dales. Great for outdoors enthusiasts. But when you've been buffeted and beaten by the... Read more

Posted by Dan @ Upad on October 12th, 2011 in Property of the Week, Property Rental, Upad

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Upad can help you rent out a room

Did you know that Upad can help you rent out rooms in your own home or as part of an HMO or other rental property you own? Just like we do with houses and flats, we can help you market your room on all the big property portals (Gumtree, Findaproperty, Zoopla, Rightmove and a whole lot more). We'll handle tenant enquiries, get you introduced to them and we can also help you with the tenant... Read more

Posted by Dan @ Upad on September 29th, 2011 in Should I use Upad?, Tips for New Landlords, Upad

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Upad can do you a floorplan for £80

How are you enticing the best tenants into your rental property? We know the tenants you want. The ones who pay the rent again and again and don't trash the place. Pictures, blurb and even videos all help. But why haven't you got a floorplan? At Upad we know what tenants want and they love a look at the layout of the property. Upad can provide you with a professional floorplan that shows the... Read more

Posted by Dan @ Upad on September 21st, 2011 in Finding Tenants, Property Rental, Tips for New Landlords, Upad

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A tribute to Sue Bailey

We are sorry to announce that Sue Bailey, Upad's Marketing Manager, died earlier in the week. It's a massive loss to us all at Upad and we send out heartfelt condolences to her family and many friends. Upad wouldn't be where it is today without Sue's huge contribution over the past two years. We'll miss her intelligence, humour and killer heels so much. Upad CEO James Davis writes: "I... Read more

Posted by Simon @ Upad on August 11th, 2011 in Upad

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Are Letting Agents the new Luddites?

A survey by Imfuna Let shows that a majority of lettings agents believe that the use of technology could improve their service and business but the majority are not putting their money where their mouth is. According to the survey of 100 letting agents, 90% agreed that technology would improve the service they provide to clients. 77% believe technology can speed up the entire lettings process... Read more

Posted by Dan @ Upad on June 20th, 2011 in Inventories, Property Rental, Should I use Upad?, Upad

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To let boards now available

Just a quick note to say that if you'd like a to let board outside your rental property, you can now have one! A few landlords have asked us for these in the past, and (exciting) our first ones are going up "in the wild" this week. More pictures to come! Why would you want a board? Three main reasons, we think. Firstly, the board helps tenants find you when they come for viewings. That... Read more

Posted by Sue @ Upad on May 18th, 2011 in Upad

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Property of the Week : 2 bed flat in Chapeltown, Leeds

Our property of the week this week is a beautiful 2 bedroom garden flat in an 1840s house in Chapeltown, Leeds. The gorgeous modern interior opens onto a stunning lawned garden, and the house itself is just amazing - I love the early Victorian optimistic grandeur. What I love more than anything, though, is the interesting detail that this house was once rewired by actor Jon Pertwee, of... Read more

Posted by Sue @ Upad on February 22nd, 2011 in Upad

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Upad is a Recognised Supplier of the NLA

Not to blow our own trumpet, but... oh, okay then. We're pretty proud that the National Landlords Association has just chosen Upad as a Recognised Supplier, the first lettings agent to have that honour. The NLA say: "With life as a landlord often being a challenge, especially in the current climate, the partnership with all our NLA Recognised Suppliers has never been so important. Each... Read more

Posted by Sue @ Upad on February 21st, 2011 in Upad

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Happy 14th February!

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Posted by Sue @ Upad on February 14th, 2011 in Not Entirely Serious, Upad

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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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Meet the Team : Phil “Two Screens” Carter

1. Tell us who you are and what your job title is. Phil, The Prince of Insufficient Light. I'm the Vice President of Marginally Legal Activities. 2. What do you do at Upad? I pretend I'm an evil genius in a secret lair 3. What do you most like about your job? Darning people to Heck, rolling my eyes and being sarcastic 4. What did you do before you worked for Upad? I made up... Read more

Posted by Sue @ Upad on January 28th, 2011 in Not Entirely Serious, Upad

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