Autumn is officially here, with winter not far behind. Now is the perfect time to start winter-proofing your home or rental property. Taking care of a few odd jobs now can save you a lot of time and aggravation in the winter months – as well as avoid unexpected repairs and bills later.

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1. Store garden furniture in a safe, dry place

As we start spending more time indoors, it's time for garden furniture and equipment to do the same. If left out in the elements, you may find the garden table and chairs weather-beaten beyond use come spring. So, make sure you or your tenants pack garden items into a dry shed or outbuilding to keep them in good condition and ready to be used again next year.

Completing these measures now could negate huge repair bills later down the line. Although you can claim for damages caused by tenant negligence in a deposit dispute, it’s far easier to have happy tenants who are more likely to do the right thing. With all these plus points, there really is no reason not to prepare your properties for winter.

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