Cut costs for spring

02 March 2010

Written by David Whittaker

Buy to let landlords looking to save money on their property could consider a number of cost-cutting tips.

Once tenants are found for properties, they may also discover that money can be saved.

Home insurance, while being a vital security measure, can be costly, moneysupermarket.com explained.

But making sure cover is properly estimated and paying annually rather than monthly are just two ways to save on premium costs.

Energy bills are also sometimes expensive for landlords and tenants, particularly during the winter months.

Dual fuel tariffs can save on this expense, as can paying online via direct debit deals.

Site editor at the firm Clare Francis said: "It's easy to be complacent but some rates on products change quite regularly so literally, it really does pay to be vigilant."

As spring is round the corner, it is a good time to look at household expenses and how they can be cut, she added.

Buy to let tenants in need of TV, broadband and phone line packages may find that combining the three can save money.

According to billeater.com, discovering the areas of properties where heat is being lost can help to cut energy bills.

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