Landlord Voice Magazine June 2015 - Bristol | Page 2

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CONTENTS
Landlord News

• News Roundup

W

hen Italian mariner John Cabot set sail from Bristol in 1497
it is doubtful he would have realised the impact his famed
voyage to North America would have.

Likewise, assemblers of the supersonic trans-Atlantic Concorde at
the city’s Filton factory may not have guessed that the plane would
be only one of two ever to enter commercial airspace and become
an icon of aviation design.

• Mark Alexander Interview

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• Bristol In Focus

A report by government-backed Tech City UK has cited Bristol not just as second-only to
London for its high-tech and creative digital industry but as having global significance.

From seafaring to high-tech hub. Page 11

• Bristol Through The Years

Like most places in the UK Bristol housing is in short supply – but it is far from cheap.
However, with figures showing rental yields increasing by 7.4 per cent between 2013-14,
we take a look at the options on a tour of Bristol’s residential areas with a local lettings
agent.

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Meanwhile if you’re looking for inspiration, this month Mark Alexander - co-founder of
landlord blog Property118 – tells us how he went about building a property portfolio and
going on to create one of the private rental sector’s most respected online resources.

A look at the current property market. Page 12

• Bristol In Numbers

Bristol yields up 7 per cent last year. Page 14

Expert Opinion

Our columnist, National Landlords Association representative Carl Agar, offers a word of
warning to landlords over selective licensing and increasing regulation, while our news
and tips sections features the latest from Bristol City Council on its energy-efficiency
funding for landlords and a guide to rent guarantee insurance.

• Expert Corner | Carl Agar

Lastly, you can get in touch with your thoughts by emailing me at ben.mcvay@
ryandirectgroup.co.uk.

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A tour with lettings agent Peter Ellis. Page 8

• Green Deal Bristol

The city employs 61,653 people in what is known as a ‘digital cluster’ working in
everything from computer games development to cyber-security.

Landlord Voice editor.

The evolution of Property118. Page 6

Bristol in Focus

But now it seems this city, located in the South West of England, is yet again making
waves throughout the world.

Ben McVay

The latest landlord news and regulations. Page 4

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Selective licensing: landlords should, pick up their
game. Page 17

• Landlord Lessons

Decorating for a hassle-free life. Page 18