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What not to say in a property description

Okay David Copperfield, you've got a blank description field in front of you, now's your chance to write that epic saga of a landlord and his semi-detached villa in Putney. Right? Wrong! While it may be nice to add a personal touch to a card in the post-office window, your ad is about to be posted across a network of sites where it will be up against listings with descriptions written by... Read more

Posted by Joel @ Upad on August 5th, 2010 in Property Advertising

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Be your own lettings agent : part three, once you’ve found a tenant

We've looked at what you need to do before you advertise, and how to show your property. Today, let's take a look at what you need to do once you've found a tenant. And basically, it's a big list of paperwork. Referencing your new tenant Don't be tempted to skip this. Firstly, see some ID: passport or driving licence. If you don't really know who you're dealing with, you can't reference... Read more

Posted by Sue @ Upad on July 16th, 2010 in Landlord Legislation, Property Management, Property Rental

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Be your own lettings agent : part two, while you advertise

After yesterday, you'll be happy to hear that this part of getting your property let doesn't involve so much paperwork. Once your property's advertised, you'll need to show it to prospective tenants. Be quick The crucial thing here is to remember that tenants typically view between 3 and 6 properties before they find the one to rent: that means you'll need to get in quickly to keep their... Read more

Posted by Sue @ Upad on July 15th, 2010 in Property Advertising, Property Management, Property Rental, Rental Advertising, Tips for New Landlords

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