Using a Guarantor - UK Landlords

What is a guarantor? A guarantor is simply an individual, often a close relative that undertakes to assume the financial liabilities of the tenant including paying the rent in the event that they stop. Where a guarantor enters into an agreement he or she normally agrees to meet the full obligations under the tenancy agreement on the tenant's behalf. This may include rent arrears, damage to the property, or other liabilities and obligations arising from the tenant's failure to comply with the lease covenants.

Real Estate Customer Relationships Perspective

Customer Relationships perspective offers opportunities of real estate performance enhancement.

A Concierge Program of Your Own

The sought after features include on-site amenities, front desk service, Manhattan style doormen, and discounted services for residents. These have never been more important than right now. As productivity expectations rise, concierge service professionals find strength in providing attention to individuals in this new professional cultural phenomenon.

The Patch Of Green

What purpose does a lawn serve? Do people need to have lawns? See why lawns are a wasted space.

The Landlord Tenant Relationship And How To Stay In Charge

Staying in charge of the landlord tenant relationship will create long term tenants. Establishing who's in charge at the beginning and being clear about the rules and expectations will keep problems to a minimum. You are not their friend, this is a business relationship.

Home Upgrades - Renovating your Basement

Renovating your basement is an exciting project – not only will your family get more living space, you will improve your home’s resale value and marketability. The first step in any project is the planning stage – you need to decide what you are going to use the space for.

Lower Your Bills - Good Property Management Keeps expenses Down

In keeping with last weeks article on how to stay in your home we are going to take a quick view of the markets this week and then offer some articles on how to maximize your tax benefits and how to manage property if you now realize you rather rent than sell until the dust clears.

Drafting A Credit Policy For Your Tenants

The key to finding good people to rent to is to have a consistent policy. Develop a good set of rules and don't deviate. This is the best way to avoid Fair Housing law suits and to find the perfect renter.

Tenant Screening Check List

How to avoid the tenant from Hell! Never feel so pressured you rent without a compete background check. here's how to avoid letting the wrong person into your life.

Who Is Looking For A New Tampa Rental Home?

The slow Real Estate market has led many would be sellers to consider turning their New Tampa home into a rental unit. There are many challenges owning and managing rental homes, but before understanding all of the complexities about property management and being a landlord, finding a tenant is the first order of business. The days of placing an ad in the local paper and finding a tenant right away are gone, so knowing who is looking for a rental home and how to find them is very important.

Tomorrow - Small Vacation Rentals

When we build an Internet business, we naturally wish to become a large-scale, global company. But, do you feel more comfortable in an overcrowded mall as one of hundreds of faceless customers -- or as a valued guest in a cozy shop?

How to Get the Most For Your Dollar Of Condominium Pavement

Pavement maintenance is a significant item in the operating budget of any condominium association. Find out what to do and not to do to maximize the performance and longevity of your association's pavements.

Are You a Landlord With Dangerous Dogs?

Many tenants have pet dogs that are extremely vicious and quite dangerous. How does this affect the landlord and the properties that he rents? Find out some of the basics concerning the topic of dangerous dogs.

Showing Your Property To Get The Most Rent You Can Out Of It

As every property owner knows, the single most important moment of your interaction with a prospective tenant is during your walk through. It is the time for your property to shine and for the prospective tenants to fall in love with the place.

Clever Ideas To Attract Tenants To Your Rental Property

It doesn't matter if you are trying to rent out a single family home or if you own a large apartment building, the competition is fierce and in the right economic circumstances, it can get downright nasty. But there are some things that have been proven to work.