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Government financial support for rent arrears in Winter 2021. Guidance for Landlords and Tenants.
November 16th 2021
The government recently announced that it will make £65m available to support low income households who are in rent arrears, as a result of the pandemic. As a landlord or a tenant, what does this mean for you?
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We have a winner of our pumpkin carving photo competition!
November 12th 2021
For Halloween, Frost's ran a competition to win a Waterstones' £50 book voucher. We were delighted to meet winner Nikki, who collected her prize from our Harpenden branch today.
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Let's eat together
November 1st 2021
We are pleased to launch Let’s Eat Together, the first LSL Food Bank Week initiative. From 1st -5th November 2021 we are collecting non-perishable food and toiletries for our local community.
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Time for change?
November 1st 2021
The last 18 months have shown our human ability to adapt to changes.  The Covid pandemic forced changes such as lockdowns, masks, vaccinations; our lives changed.  For Property Management and the Lettings industry, we also had changes to deal with, but looking back, some of these changes brought out the best in our team, it gave us the opportunity to review our processes and learn new skills and strengths.
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Gas safety checks and your boiler service
October 26th 2021
As winter approaches, our most common reason for a call from a tenant is because their heating is not working.  Just like a car, your boiler should be serviced regularly to help identify and remedy small issues before they become a bigger problem.  Most landlords do not understand that a gas safety check does not include a boiler service.  Read more to find out what is included within your standard gas safety check.
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Meet Neil - Area Valuation Manager
October 25th 2021
Neil leads our valuation teams in all four Frost's branches.  He is a family man, and enjoys meeting new people on a daily basis, and providing professional advice on such an important decision as moving home.
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Change to possession guide for landlords and tenants
October 22nd 2021
On the 1st October, notice periods reverted to pre-covid levels with Section 21 now only requiring a 2 month notice period.  Landlords do need to be aware however, that there are now 5 steps to follow in order to regain possession of their property when serving a notice.  Read our article for a simplified guide to these steps.
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October 19th 2021
If you're thinking of becoming a landlord, there are a number of rules and regulations you’ll need to consider. read our guide to find out more.
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October 19th 2021
Purchasing Buy-to-let Property for Investment. Top Tips.   Buy-to-let properties have become a popular type of investment. They are a medium to long term investment which provide both income and capital growth over the long term, despite occasional fluctuations in the property market. Follow our guide for top tips for your buy-to-let investment.
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October 19th 2021
Do you know what the ‘yield’ of your buy-to let property is? Find out how to calculate it.
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October 19th 2021
Landlords need to plan ahead for the winter months in order to protect their property.
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October 19th 2021
What steps can you take to improve your rental yield?
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