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Suzanne Smith 4 April 2023 Landlord tips

What Landlords Need to Know about Improving EPC ratings

What Landlords Need to Know about Improving EPC ratings

If you’re a landlord with a property with an EPC rating of E or D, and want to get to a C, this blog post is for you. Upgrading the energy efficiency of our housing…

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Suzanne Smith 22 March 2023 Investing

Why ESG and sustainability are important to private landlords

Why ESG and sustainability are important to private landlords

Environmental concerns and sustainability are high up the political agenda, not least for private landlords. However, ESG, short for Environmental, Social and Governance, is more than just the environment. It’s a way of assessing an…

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Suzanne Smith 17 November 2022 Refurbishment

How to avoid 5 classic landlord refurb mistakes

How to avoid 5 classic landlord refurb mistakes

It can be very easy for landlords to get carried away when refurbishing buy to lets, and over-spend. When looking to renovate a property for let, it’s best to focus on work that improves safety,…

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