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Tenants
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Landlords
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Tenants
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Landlords
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Tenants
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Landlords
April 05, 2024•4 min read
If you’re a landlord in Oxford and you want to minimise the difficulties of managing your property by using the services of a lettings manager, knowing the right questions to ask is key to success!
At Cardea Lettings and Management Ltd we have years of experience in the field, so we can give you our expert insight into the top five queries.
1. Is There A Designated Team For Property Lettings?
If you’ve chosen a property manager that is part of a bigger estate agency which also handles lettings, you need to determine whether there is a specific team designated solely for rental properties.
How do I Start Being a Landlord
in Oxford?
Whatever your reasons for becoming a landlord, the following guide will help you answer the question of how to get started.
1. Being a Landlord is a Business
Many people find themselves thinking that if they had the money, they’ll just buy a few houses to rent out and live a stress-free life off the income.
While this is great in theory, it’s very rarely this straightforward. Being a landlord and owning rental property in Oxford doesn’t just mean waiting for the rent to flood in each month. There are taxes to pay, tenants to deal with and maintenance costs to consider.
November 7, 2022
How Should Landlords Deal With Emergencies?
If an emergency arises at your rental property in Oxford you need to respond rapidly and deal with it effectively to minimise the impact on the property itself and your tenants. There are several emergency situations which may spring up, from flooding to fires, so the team here at Cardea Lettings and Management Ltd has brought you some helpful information about which actions to take.
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November 14, 2022
How Do I Know I’m Dealing With A Reputable Lettings Agent?
You may have read in the news that rental scams that involve fake lettings agents and bogus landlords have unfortunately been on the increase in recent years. If you’re looking for a property to rent in Oxford it’s important to be aware of this so that you ensure you are only ever dealing with a reputable lettings agent.