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Property118 scores a century – Progress to date

Author: Mark Alexander

5th March 2012, 14 years ago | 7

We have just released the centennial edition of our eNewsletter so what better time for me to report on our progress and...

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Landlords using children to pressurise tenants to pay up

Author: Mark Alexander

21st February 2012, 14 years ago | 1

The following video went viral on You Tube and amused several thousands of landlords and tenants worldwide. As very few landlords I...

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What to do if you can’t make your mortgage payment

Author: Mark Alexander

16th February 2012, 14 years ago | 2

Hopefully none of my regular readers will ever find themselves in this position as they will have built up a...

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Could Rightmove, Zoopla etc. clean up the lettings industry?

Author: Mark Alexander

13th February 2012, 14 years ago | 8

It has just occurred to me that most of the lettings agents that don’t carry professional indemnity insurance or protect...

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Most Landlords Don’t Think of Themselves As Landlords

Author: Mark Alexander

12th February 2012, 14 years ago | 3

“I only rent out one property”, “I use a letting agent”, “I’m a passive property investor”, “I do buy to...

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Premium Tenancies

Author: Mark Alexander

7th February 2012, 14 years ago | 41

Premium tenancies are something I’ve heard a bit about from a few different landlords in various parts of the Country...

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Data Protection Act Laws Affecting Landlords

Author: Mark Alexander

6th February 2012, 14 years ago | 6

Do you think Landlords need to have a Data Protection Licence? My opinion of this is that the rules are...

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Property Tribes – our chosen “property forum” partner

Author: Mark Alexander

5th February 2012, 14 years ago | 1

I am often asked what the relationship is between Property Tribes and Property118. Some people even get the impression that there...

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An easy way to regulate the lettings industry

Author: Mark Alexander

1st February 2012, 14 years ago | 97

There has been a lot of discussion on Property118 in recent weeks about Letting Agents, regulation and trust issues. That’s...

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This will make you think!

Author: Mark Alexander

1st February 2012, 14 years ago | 2

Not into Social Media? Well actually, if you are reading this YOU ARE! Watch this video to begin to get...

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Section 21 Notice Web App

Author: Mark Alexander

24th January 2012, 14 years ago | 1

I am often asked to review products and services which I and my fellow landlords might find useful. I was...

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The Dangers of SVR’s (Standard Variable Rate) Mortgages

Author: Mark Alexander

23rd January 2012, 14 years ago | 36

Ever since I got into this business I have avoided SVR (Standard Variable Rate) mortgages or discounted/fixed rate mortgage products...

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My HMO (House in Multiple Occupation) Dilemma

Author: Mark Alexander

21st January 2012, 14 years ago | 50

Norwich City Council are now charging £1,800 for an HMO licence, a 650% increase! Extortionate I think but so far...

Property Due Diligence – Get your ducks in a row

Author: Mark Alexander

20th January 2012, 14 years ago | 0

How many property investors do you think are wishing they had done more due diligence before they went ahead and...

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Fee Free Property Letting

Author: Mark Alexander

5th January 2012, 14 years ago | 16

Would you be sceptical of an advert for fee free letting? Being a landlord for over 20 years has made...

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My review of a free landlords ebook

Author: Mark Alexander

5th January 2012, 14 years ago | 26

Yesterday afternoon I spotted a Tweet recommending a free landlords ebook. There are quite a few around but this is...

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The UK’s best Property, Lettings, Housing and Landlord Blogs

Author: Mark Alexander

5th January 2012, 14 years ago | 2

Calling UK Property and Landlord Bloggers I’m keen to work with other blog owners focusing on property. I’ve been a...

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Is Your Letting Agent in Our Directory?

Author: Mark Alexander

4th January 2012, 14 years ago | 2

Does your Letting Agent provide a good service? If so, please share what you like most about them. I fully...