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Loan-to-Value: Understanding the Calculation
Understand the LTV calculation and why the value used by the lender matters.
Originally published 01/02/2025Researching a Property Renovation Project
Use a structured shortlist and professional assessments before treating a renovation listing as an opportunity.
Originally published 20/01/2025Choosing the Right Home Survey
Understand the broad differences between survey levels and discuss the appropriate scope with a surveyor.
Originally published 15/01/2025Checking a Property Investment Offer for Scam Risks
Verify who you are dealing with and question pressure, promises and unexplained payment requests.
Originally published 29/11/2024Preparing to Sell a Home at Auction
Check the appointment, legal preparation and possible outcomes before choosing an auction sale.
Originally published 29/10/2024Introducing Automation into Property Management
Automate a small administrative task with clear checks, ownership and a way to recover from failure.
Originally published 25/09/2024An Investment Property Checklist Built Around Evidence
Separate verified facts from assumptions before assessing a potential property purchase.
Originally published 12/09/2024Managing a Rental Property from a Distance
Arrange local cover, clear updates and reliable records when you cannot attend in person.
Originally published 12/09/2024Planning Summer Upgrades in a Rental Home
Prioritise repairs, define the scope and plan practical improvements without assuming a guaranteed return.
Originally published 22/08/2024Making a Small Rental Home More Practical
Plan furniture and storage around everyday movement and safe access.
Originally published 22/07/2024Virtual Property Tours: Plan an Honest Walkthrough
A practical recording and review checklist for showing a rental home clearly online.
Originally published 01/07/2024Choosing Digital Tools for Property Administration
Evaluate a tool against a real task, its data controls and your ability to leave it later.
Originally published 13/05/2024How to Budget for a House Survey
Compare survey quotations by scope and property needs rather than relying on an old headline price.
Originally published 09/04/2024Five Spring Maintenance Checks for Landlords
Five practical checks to organise seasonal maintenance and follow up repairs in a rental home.
Originally published 29/03/2024Working Effectively with a Letting Agent
Define the service, charges and reporting arrangements before appointing an agent.
Originally published 25/03/2024How to Run Clear and Useful Tenant Viewings
Prepare accurate information, respect existing residents and make room for practical questions during a viewing.
Originally published 26/02/2024Why a Clear Property Inventory Matters
Create a useful record of furnishings and condition at the beginning of a tenancy.
Originally published 23/09/2023Boiler Maintenance: A Practical Guide for Landlords
Separate boiler servicing from gas safety checks, organise qualified maintenance and keep the right records for your rented home. Reviewed October 2026.
Originally published 31/08/2023How to Assess an Estate Agent’s Valuation
Questions to ask about comparable sales, an asking-price proposal and the evidence behind it.
Originally published 15/08/2023