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6 Effective Ways to Increase Your Rental Income

Are you a landlord who wants to maximize the profitability of your rental property? If you have invested in a property and you want to create a stream of additional income, you should know how to improve first your crib and make it marketable. There are several ways on how you can do this, and here are the most effective ways:

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Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Mon, 06/29/2020 - 8:29am

PVC tablecloths are considered to be the best choice these days. The reason for this is that there are numerous advantages to a PVC cloth in comparison to the traditional cloth. PVC tablecloths are durable, can be cleaned easily, and they come in different sizes, shapes, and designs. They are ideal for indoor and outdoor use alike and are quite easy to maintain. You get a big win for the price and quality of vinyl tablecloths, which are durable and can last you many years if kept clean.

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5 benefits of bridging loans

Authored by Mike Page
Posted: Sat, 06/27/2020 - 5:21am

When you need quick funds, resorting to bridging loans is one of the best ways to have it. Aside from having flexible lending criteria, they are also fast to arrange and don't require extensive checks. This makes these loans applicable to all property types, even those unsuitable to other lenders. To help you decide whether opting for bridging loans is right for you, here are some benefits of getting them.

Benefit #1: They Are Versatile

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The search is on for Exeter’s best DIY lockdown project

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 06/26/2020 - 8:39pm

Paint brushes, lawn mowers, sanders and spanners have been out in full force over the past few months as the people of Exeter take on home DIY projects during lockdown.

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Taylor  Wimpey's Riverside Walk to open to customers in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 06/26/2020 - 6:25pm

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What spending 100 days at home has taught me about home

Authored by Anthony Codling
Posted: Fri, 06/26/2020 - 1:44pm

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Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Fri, 06/26/2020 - 10:36am

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Authored by Anthony Codling
Posted: Wed, 06/24/2020 - 5:52am

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Household vans able to use recycling centres this week

Authored by Exeter News Blog
Posted: Tue, 06/23/2020 - 11:17pm

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Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Tue, 06/23/2020 - 8:44am

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A false dawn for the Exeter housing market?

Authored by Anthony Codling
Posted: Mon, 06/22/2020 - 10:23am

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