5 Tips for Finding the Right Property Manager for Buy-to-Let

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Once you’ve found your ideal investment property, it’s time to find some tenants and just wait for the money to start rolling in. Easy, right? Well, not necessarily. Being a landlord can be a surprisingly hands-on role if you’re opting to self-manage your properties.  This is why we recommend working with a knowledgeable property manager, […]

How to Find the Best Tenant Type for Your Investment Property

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Having a target market of tenants in mind for your buy-to-let property is important as it can help you decide what kind of repairs and cosmetic upgrades you should take on and even which property to buy for your investment.  For example, families appreciate lots of storage space and a nicely maintained outdoor space, while […]

Best Updates to Your Buy to Let Property to Increase Value

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Making sure your buy-to-let property stays looking fresh and inviting is key to attracting and retaining tenants in the long term and helping you to secure the best possible rental income. If your property is in need of a bit of an update, where should you begin and how much time and money should you […]

Thinking of Starting an Airbnb? Here are Reasons to Think Again

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Airbnb has seen a dramatic rise in popularity over the last decade, creating a new avenue of income for property investors. From the outside, it looks like an extremely lucrative investment – and why wouldn’t it be? In 2018, over 3.85 million tourists visited Edinburgh and contributed £1.3 billion to the Scottish economy. So, without […]

Should You Self-Manage Property Or Hire A Property Manager?

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If you’re new to the buy-to-let market, one of your first questions will likely be whether you should self-manage your property or get a letting agent to deal with your tenants and any issues that pop up during their tenancy. There are several pros and cons for each option and what’s right for you depends […]

Landlords: FREE Rental Assesment

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You may be interested in renting your property but unsure of where to start, or even of how much rent you could potentially charge. Thankfully, our experienced property managers are available to meet and discuss these matters with you at the property itself – and for free! Our free property survey includes a frank assessment of […]

Landlords: Why use us?

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Cox & Co are a family business, and as such we place importance in building relationships with our landlords and tenants. Unlike some larger management companies, we preserve the personal element of the landlord / agent relationship. There are no call centres or ranks of staff to navigate; instead, you have direct communication with your […]

Landlords: No let No Fee

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At Cox & Co, we charge no up-front fees to our landlords. No charge is made until we successfully source you a tenant and take their first rental payment. This is our ‘No Let, No Fee’ promise, and we believe this reflects how confident we are in the standard of service we provide. We start […]

Landlords: Switch to us

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Unhappy with your current leasing agent? Looking for an agency more suited to your requirements? It’s easy to change agents mid-lease, and we can help you make it happen. If you would like to move your property management to Cox & Co, simply get in touch with us by phone or using the contact sheet opposite, and […]

Mortgages for Landlords

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As well as handling property management for our landlords, Cox & Co are FCA registered independent whole-of-market mortgage brokers. That means we have access to mortgage rates across the entire market, without being limited to a set panel of lenders like some other brokers. Our joint position as mortgage brokers and property managers means we are […]

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