If you want to wow potential tenants, it’s important that you make a good impression right away with an on-trend hallway. Not only will it encourage them to rent from you but, because tenants might be willing to pay a little bit more for a well decorated home, you might be able to set a […]
For DIY landlords, the internet is a huge asset. The days of sticking a postcard in the window of the corner shop in the hope of finding a new tenant are long gone. It’s far more effective to place an ad online, where you can reach many more tenants. The hard part is deciding which […]
As it’s January it seems only normal that I talk about New Year’s resolutions… This year, I didn’t make any.
Our first guest post of the year comes to you from Leeds estate agent Dwell who are sharing their expertise on acquiring a HMO licence. As costs of rent soar, Houses in Multiple Location (HMOs) are becoming more popular.
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!
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