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46 Lettings news Tel: 01372 742875
A round up of happenings, new products and services for the landlords and Fax: 01825 731845
agents in the lettings business. email:
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49 Landlord tax troubles Editorial Director
That ‘nice’ man in the bowler hat is after you. Our tax expert explains how Sheila Manchester
HMRC is targeting the landlord as a potential filler of empty coffers. email:
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Tel: 01825 733843
50 Abandonment!
Look out, your tenants have legged it. Our legal expert lays out the options Art Director Karen Bates
for agents who find they’re unexpectedly managing an empty property.
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52 How not to lose your commission Grant Leonard
Top legal brain, Chris Sykes explains the importance of a clear and properly email:
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54 Letting Update Advertising Sales
The lettings experts answer some real life agent and landlord predicaments, Richard Storrs
from the pages of the Letting Update Journal. email:
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56 Ask The Expert
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60 Auctions news
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64 Look out for lock-ins
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66 Westminster Calling
Our hero Paul de Odervan wonders if a General Election could yield some
is this the answer to britain’s
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