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How to Decorate Your Rental Home Like A Pro (in 2024)

Living in a rental home may make you feel limited when it comes to decorating. Your landlord may have rules outlined in your rental agreement that prevent you from doing the things you would if you owned the space. But this does not mean there aren’t many ways to make your rental feel like home. Here are some ideas for you to consider.

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Top Tips to Rent Out your Flat in the UK

Renting out a Property for the First Time UK: Things to Consider Hello there, UK landlords! Ready to dip your toes into the rental market? Whether you’ve just closed the deal on a chic city flat or you’re considering turning an existing property into a lucrative rental, we’ve got the

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Things to know to create a rental listing that stands out and convinces potential tenants to rent with you
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How to Create a Rental Listing That Stands Out

Tips to Make a Rental Ad/ Listing that Stands Out In today’s digital age, the competition in the rental property market is fiercer than ever. Landlords and property managers are vying for attention on numerous platforms, with each listing trying to outshine the last. The secret to standing out? Crafting

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Why hosts should consider midterm bookings this summer

As summer approaches, hosts are gearing up to attract guests to their vacation rental properties. While short term bookings are the norm during high season, overlooking midterm bookings could mean missing out on a significant revenue opportunity. SiteMinder’sΒ Hotel Booking TrendsΒ indicated that the average length of stay is also on the

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8 Best Places for Virtual Work in 2023

With colossal advancements in technology and a pandemic-related, remote-working trend that is clearly here to stay, virtual work has become an increasingly popular trend in recent years, to say the least. According to a recent report published by McKinsey, 58% of Americans report being given the opportunity to work from

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5 Basic Steps Property Managers Can Take To Increase Security For Residents

As a property manager, you are responsible for ensuring your tenants feel safe in their homes. You also have a responsibility to keep your tenants’ belongings secure. Consider your current security strategy and where there might be gaps or vulnerabilities. Then consider whether any security essentials listed in this post could mitigate these vulnerabilities. A safe property will drive value and achieve ROI.

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A Landlord’s Guide to Managing Tenants in NYC

There’s a lot to learn to ensure that you manage your NY tenants compliantly – failure to do so can result in lengthy, costly disputes with aggrieved tenants, and significant financial penalties can apply. Here is a guide for landlords managing tenants in New York City.

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How To Buy Your First Home While Renting?

In 2020, just 31% of Americans were first-time buyers. In contrast, in 2010, 50% were first-time buyers just ten years earlier. As property prices increase β€” going up nearly 20% from 2020 to 2021 β€” more and more first-time buyers struggle to get onto the property ladder. Rather than stay

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A Guide to Bookkeeping For Landlords

A Sage survey revealed that 83% of accountants agree that investing in the latest technologies and digitalization is necessary to keep up with the market. Landlords already have numerous tasks to undertake each month, so they must know how to manage bookkeeping effectively and know the best technologies to assist

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Tax Tips For Renting Out A Property/Holiday Home In The USA

When considering renting out a property that you own, you need to be aware of the tax considerations. Renting out a property could leave you responsible for rental income taxes, but you may also be eligible for special deductions that can make the process much more lucrative. Learn more about

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Why you should turn your hotel into Homelike apartments

COVID-19 has severely impacted almost every industry across the globe and the hotel industry was, unfortunately, one of the hardest hit. Even in countries where lockdown restrictions have been lifted or dialed down, the industry continues to struggle. A possible reason is that most travelers are still wondering whether staying

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