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HHSRS Explained: Outlining Risk Assessments for Landlords

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 […]

By 5 min read

Buy-to-Let vs Holiday Let – Which is Right for You?

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?

By 7 min read

Boosting your rental property’s kerb appeal

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.

By 6 min read

Brighten Up Your Property: How a Conservatory Can Attract Prospective Tenants

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.

By 4 min read

Design tips for maximising space in small rental properties

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 […]

By 7 min read

Minimising Rent Arrears: 12 Effective Strategies for Landlords

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 […]

By 7 min read

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12 Effective Strategies for Long-Term Tenant Retention

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

By 6 min read

Government Grants Every Landlord Should Know About

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 […]

By 4 min read

The Landlord’s Guide to Virtual Property Tours

Want to make your property listings more dynamic and eye-catching? Including a virtual property tour within your listing could help you fill vacancies faster, improve tenant satisfaction, and ensure your ads stand out from the crowd.

By 7 min read

The really simple guide to the basis period reform

Many sole traders aren’t really that interested in accounting and tax, certainly not the technical stuff. Life’s busy enough when you’re running your own business, you have a long list of things to do and most of them are more interesting and enjoyable than tax.

By 3 min read

Designing a Garden for Maximum Tenant Appeal

The rental market is a competitive place and, as a result, landlords and property managers are always striving to find new and innovative ways to make their properties stand out to the right tenants.

By 4 min read

What responsibilities do landlords have for white and brown goods?

When preparing a rental property for tenants, landlords must make many important decisions, including whether or not to equip the property with white and brown goods.

By 7 min read

The Landlord’s Guide to HMRC Tax Investigations

Opening a letter to discover you’re under investigation by HMRC is a headache every landlord would rather avoid.

By 8 min read

How can landlords leverage social media?

Are you leveraging social media to boost your rental business? Research by We Are Social has found that there are 56.2 million social media users in the UK – that’s the equivalent of 82.8% of the total population. These users spend an average of one hour and 49 minutes across 6.4 platforms.

By 8 min read

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