Getting yourself on the property ladder can be extremely rewarding. It’s also a great chance to earn extra income! You can do it full-time or as a side hustle alongside your other commitments.

As a landlord, one of your primary goals is to maximise the return on your investment. Traditionally, HMOs (Houses in Multiple Occupation) and student lets would be the go to option given the higher potential to generate rental income. However, there are also several reasons why many landlords steer clear of HMOs and student lets, […]

April 6, and that can mean only one thing – the start of the new UK tax year. It’s when most changes to UK tax rules come into force, which can be good or bad news for you and your rental income. It can also be the perfect time to make tax less of a […]

It wasn’t so long ago that the concept of an AI chatbot sounded like something belonging solely to science fiction. But with the unprecedented rise of ChatGPT, interest in AI chatbots has skyrocketed, and their use has become commonplace across various industries. But perhaps one of the last things that you might imagine would be […]

It is no secret that the lettings industry as a whole is dragging its feet when it comes to entering the world of tech. Letting agents and landlords can be quite “stuck in their ways” with their ways of working and not easily tempted away from their usual practices.

It’s common knowledge that landlords hold a lot of responsibility when it comes to their tenants’ welfare. And with rising energy bills alongside increasing climate change commitments, cemented in place with new legislation, there are plenty of ongoing targets to work towards. Landlords need to work both alongside the government and with tenants in a […]

While the cold weather has felt ever-present, spring is finally here and the temperatures will begin rising again. This is the ideal opportunity for many buy-to-let owners to spruce up their rental properties and get ready for movers looking for a new home, whether that’s fixing damage caused over winter or taking care of some […]

In December 2022, the government announced its decision to delay introducing Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA) for two more years until April 2026.  

If you’re considering buying a terraced house with plans to renovate it, you’ve come to the right place.

With demand high and rental prices on the up, it might seem like a great time to be a landlord. However, there are still plenty of challenges on the horizon.

As a landlord, you’ll know that there’s a lot more to running a successful buy-to-let business than just handing over the keys to your tenants and watching the profits come in. One of the biggest expenses a landlord has to contend with is maintenance, but how much should a landlord be paying in maintenance fees? 

Sometimes it can be the smallest critters which create the biggest problems for landlords. Pest infestations are unpleasant for tenants to live with and can be costly to rectify. Naturally, this begs the question of who is ultimately responsible for managing and rectifying pest problems in tenanted properties. Does the responsibility lie solely with the […]

Are you a landlord in the UK looking for guaranteed income? Then look no further than Guaranteed Rent! With this service, landlords can enjoy long-term contracts and security knowing that they will receive their rent regardless of whether or not tenants pay. Not only does it provide an ongoing stream of rental income but also […]

You probably hate having to do your tax return each year. Let’s be honest, who does enjoy it? If you’re a UK landlord and would like to make completing your Self Assessment tax return easier, then follow our four simple steps…