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Multiple home ownership in the UK
These days, although there are still many holiday retreats in picturesque coastal locations, the main reasons behind second home and multiple property ownership are changing.
Ten Top Tips for HMO owners
We don’t just manage properties for HMO owners – we partner with you to protect and grow the value of your investment. Successfully running an HMO can be complex, but with the right approach, your property can become a consistently profitable and well-maintained asset.
Thinking of investing in Student HMOs?
Times have moved on since The Young Ones in the 1980s, so there’s no better time to think about the opportunities in the student HMO market.
My landlord journey with Urpad
When I first started building my property portfolio, my focus was on family homes. Every year I’d look to acquire four or five new properties, usually in different parts of the country. I quickly encountered the challenge that anyone investing in disparate locations...
The benefits of In-house maintenance teams
As a property management company dedicated to providing the highest standards of service for our landlords and tenants, we know that maintenance is the backbone of successful property management
Property Management with Urpad – Part 5:Interim Inspections
As part of our ongoing Property Management series at Urpad.Property, we turn the spotlight to one of the most valuable, yet often underestimated, tools in a property manager’s toolkit: the interim inspection.
Referencing vs Rent
One topic that regularly surfaces is the practice of tenants offering to pay rent upfront – often as a way to bypass traditional referencing checks.
Selective Licencing for landlords
What landlords need to know about selective licensing when engaging a property management company.
A Day in the Life: The Property Inspector
Property inspectors play a vital role in maintaining the quality, safety, and compliance of rental properties. For those working in residential property management companies in the UK, their daily routine is a blend of technical inspection, tenant interaction, and...
Creating the perfect rental garden
A well-designed garden can be a major selling point for any rental property. For tenants, it’s a positive, for landlords if cn be a source of worry – here are 5 thoughts about how to get the perfect balance.