Advice for landlords category

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.

There are several benefits to being a student landlord, including high rental yields and high demand for student housing, but landlords renting to students also take on some additional obligations and responsibilities. 

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? 

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 […]

Maths and metrics aren’t everyone’s cup of tea. Few things can strike fear into the heart of practically-minded people more than the thought of formulas and abstract calculations. However, in a time when the profitability of traditional buy-to-let investments is being called into question, it is imperative that landlords are equipped with the metrics needed […]

I take part in many online discussions with other landlords and with tenants. This helps to keep me up to date with what’s happening in the private rented sector all over Great Britain. Often there are issues which are specific to one country and at other times issues which affect us all. I’m going to […]

Even though there is often a queue of people lining up to rent a good quality property, there is definitely a case for making it as attractive as possible.

As 2022 comes to an end it’s no wonder that landlords are concerned and confused when, on our little island, we have three different legislative regimes to contend with.  

It was already a difficult time for many people economically in the fallout of a pandemic, global conflicts and the ensuing energy price rises before the UK government panicked the market with its frequent changing of the premiership. Many people are feeling the pinch, no matter their income level, and landlords are not immune to […]

Decorating can be a nightmare at the best of times. If you’re a homeowner, you’ll be no stranger to figuring out what to do with a room full of furniture and spending twice the time prepping surfaces than actually painting them.   If you’re a landlord, it’s tempting to wait until your properties are empty before […]

There is no doubt that buy-to-let properties are one of the most popular ways to invest money. Whether it is carried out by an individual (or couple) looking for a sensible way to get a return on their money, or a company buying up a portfolio of properties to rent out – this is a […]

It’s a volatile time for the housing market and the country in general. No sooner than people have digested the mini-budget, all the key policies are repealed. Expected interest rates, with their corresponding 2-year mortgage rates, bounced as high as 6%, before falling back down over the past month. Every week brings a new ‘leaked’ […]

Properties in the United Kingdom can be let either furnished or unfurnished. As with all areas of property investment and being a landlord, there are pros and cons to both options and the route you choose to pursue will depend on the characteristics of your property, how actively you intend to manage the property, and […]

The rental property market in the UK has not only grown exponentially in size over the past years, but it has also recently become a fast-moving sector where properties are snapped up as soon as they are released onto the market. With demand for rental flats and houses outstripping supply, would-be renters are fully aware […]