2020 is the start of a shiny new decade. The buy to let sector is continually evolving and landlords need to keep their eye on the ball if they want to stay ahead of the game. To make your life easier, we have a quick roundup of the main things that landlords need to be […]
Here we are at the beginning of another New Year; the start of a new decade no less! Whether you are excited about the future or still feeling the effects from your New Year’s Eve celebration, it’s time to focus on the way forward.
It’s been a rollercoaster of a year! Over on Twitter we’ve been sharing our blog posts and more recently our top landlord tips and quotes. Here we’re reminding you of the ones you loved the most based on likes and re-tweets, straight from our twitter feed. Enjoy!
Here we have a guest Post from Leo Clarke on protecting your properties from crime…
Well we’re just a few weeks away from Christmas so it feels like a great time to talk about the unique challenges and opportunities of being a landlord during the festive season.
Being a landlord is stressful. With the self-assessment deadline looming, not to mention all the legislative red tape landlords have to deal with these days, we wouldn’t blame you if you were feeling a bit overwhelmed. But before you start listing your buy to let properties on Zoopla, take some time this Christmas to unwind […]
Property listings are an important part of a DIY landlord’s journey. Without a suitable listing, you are unlikely to find a tenant. Sadly, it’s not often that tenants come along out of the blue and offer to rent your property. In most cases, you’ll need to do a bit of legwork. This usually involves creating […]
Christmas break is approaching, which means that most student tenants will be heading back home to see their families and leaving their rented properties empty. As their landlord, there’s a few reasons why this might be a problem for you.
Doesn’t it sometimes seem that people in the property industry have a crystal ball? Those that know what they’re talking about mention yields and ROIs and seem to know a lot about the areas they are investing in. It might feel like magic, but it’s a result of good, solid, research.
On paper, being a successful landlord is easy. The right property + the right tenant, mixed with a smidgeon of luck, and voila! You have a successful buy to let business. Unfortunately, there is also a lot that can go wrong!
Illegal sub-letting affects both landlords and tenants. Desperate tenants end up paying over the odds to rent poorly managed, sub-standard accommodation whilst landlords lose out on rent and face expensive court cases to evict illegal tenants. Unfortunately, it’s more common that you might think.
Depending on your point of view (and personal experiences), letting agents are either an unnecessary expense or a service you can’t live without. If you’re reading this article, we’ll assume you don’t fall into the former camp!
If you are one of the many landlords who dream about getting extra hours in their day, we’ve got a post for you here on how to save time on property maintenance. These simple tips can help save you a whole lot of time managing the maintenance for your property empire.
Not all landlords supply white and brown goods with a rental property, but it’s common to include a couple of larger appliances.
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