Advice for landlords category

As a landlord or property manager, it can feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day—especially if you’re managing a large portfolio of properties.

In an ideal world, most landlords would like to live near the rental properties they manage, enabling them to visit at the drop of a hat to carry out tasks like property viewings and maintenance jobs in person.

This year’s election welcomed a new Labour era in the UK, bringing with them changes that impact landlords and tenants alike. There is the shock proposal to abolish winter fuel allowances, adjustments to tax policies, and unexpected amendments that may be on the cards once normal business resumes following the summer.

While managing one or two buy-to-let properties can be demanding, overseeing a large portfolio of investment properties presents a significantly greater challenge! Portfolio landlords must harness effective strategies, advanced technology, and robust support systems to keep things running smoothly if they want to overcome the challenges of managing a large portfolio of properties.

With the warmer weather and longer, lighter days, the summer is a prime opportunity to tick off outstanding maintenance jobs and carry out upgrades on a property. For landlords, home improvements however minor can have a big impact on a property’s appearance and the profitability of your portfolio.

Now that we have a new government it’s time to reassess where this might leave landlords. I’m saying “might” because often election promises don’t come to fruition, and some do but in a different form than we had expected. The important thing for us at this moment is to prepare for the worst and hope […]

For landlords, prioritising the safety of a property’s residents and being law-abiding when it comes to rental regulations and tenant’s rights is key. Meanwhile, ensuring that properties are as attractive and secure as they can is a prerequisite to attracting the best (often highest-paying) tenants, solidifying your reputation as a landlord, and retaining tenants in […]

Whether you’re gearing up to make your first property investment or you’ve inherited property and you’re trying to figure out how to make money from it, the most important decision you face is choosing the right type of rental business for you. Will it be a short-term holiday let or a traditional buy-to-let?

Have you ever stopped in the street to ogle a property and momentarily let yourself daydream about living there? That’s the magic of kerb appeal.

As a landlord, you’re undoubtedly always looking for ways to improve your rental property so as to attract the right tenants. Some of the surest ways to make your property more appealing are investing in the latest energy efficient technologies or improving the aesthetics of the apartment or house you’re renting.

Did you know that UK homes are among the smallest in the world? The size of the average British house has been shrinking for decades, with homes now 20% smaller than in the 1970s. In urban areas where space is limited, there has been an increase in the construction of apartment blocks and shared living […]

If a tenant stops paying rent, it can cause numerous challenges for the landlord.  Chasing up tenants for rent payments is not only unpleasant but also time-consuming, especially if the tenant tries to avoid the landlord’s communications. But, unpleasantness aside, rental arrears can also put the landlord in financial trouble, particularly those who rely on […]

If you have a good tenant who looks after your property and pays their rent on time, you’re onto a winner!

As landlords in the UK, managing rental properties comes with a lot of responsibilities and financial considerations. However, amidst the challenges lies an opportunity to enhance properties while contributing to a more sustainable future. Government grants aimed at improving energy efficiency offer a pathway for landlords to achieve these goals while also benefiting from financial […]