From the second you start any viewing, to the second you drive away, you need to be looking at the potential buy to let property through the eyes of both a landlord and as a tenant.

If you are viewing a potential buy to let property, you need to go with a clear head and a focus. Remember, this property does not and should not meet personal requirements for yourself. The property needs to be appealing to the target tenant market that you have in mind.

As well as being appealing, the property also needs to be practical for the tenants needs. For example, you may have a three bedroom property big enough for the family upstairs, but do you have enough utility space to accommodate such a large family? If not, market the property as a two bedroom, with a study, so it’s suitable and attractive to the self employed or work from home market.

Tenants will be looking for a property that ticks a number of boxes. If you’re worried you’re property might be a little lacking, then invest in a little home improvement. DIY stores have made it very affordable to replace and refurbish the kitchen and bathroom. Simply using new light fixtures and lamps can make a difference to your property’s potential; light will completely change the look and feel of your property.

If it’s been a while since your property was unoccupied, be sure to give it a good luck round before putting it back onto the market. A bit of DIY can help increase as well as regulate rental income.

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Virgin Money says it will charge customers a fee for current accounts when the firm launches banking services later this year.

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — If anyone thinks Tim Tebow is greedy for charging $160 for his autograph, don’t tell Lucille Tharp. ‘He’s a good Christian.

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Today, we turn our focus to the card game Money, which might be the best card game app out there. In the near future, we’ll be reviewing Mü and some other card games, so the position is not secured forever. …

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Democrats push “buy American” amendment to 2009 law.

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Interest rates are so low that money fund accounts in variable annuities or 401 retirement plans can have negative yields.

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Here’s a story that you’re probably going to see a lot over the next few years: A company started giving away its game for free, and now reports that it’s making more money than before. That’s what happened to Turbine, …

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The night before Lil Wayne goes to jail, his label Young Money Entertainment released one of the videos he made in marathon shoot last month. And, the recording company pick up “Roger That” video which features Nicki Minaj and Tyga as …

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Money College: Iceland for the college road trip? Yeah, Iceland! Nowadays, an Icelandic road trip is both unique and affordable to a good many college students.

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