Not all landlords supply white and brown goods with a rental property, but it’s common to include a couple of larger appliances.
Not all landlords supply white and brown goods with a rental property, but it’s common to include a couple of larger appliances.
Rogue landlords are a blight on the private rental sector landscape, yet more often than not they manage to evade prosecution. In a bid to tackle the problem, a database of rogue landlords was put in place in 2018 by the then prime minister, Theresa May. Local authorities can now add rogue landlords to the […]
Landlord Vision’s entire aim is to help landlords get organised and save time managing their properties. So, picking just a few time saving features was surprisingly difficult. There’s no doubt that managing property with Landlord Vision reduces admin and saves time, but in this post we wanted to try and introduce you to time saving […]
As a landlord you’ll be familiar with the constant hum of questions and to-do’s in your mind. Any new legislation passed relating to renting out properties is likely to send your mind into overdrive. Some days you might just want to ring up one of those ‘we buy any house’ companies and beg them to […]
Some landlords enter the sector when they inherit a property or decide to move in with a partner and let their home out to cover the mortgage. They are known in the biz as ‘accidental landlords’ because letting out the property was not their original intention. However, data from the National Landlords Survey 2018 [link […]
Log burners and multi fuel stoves are becoming increasingly popular. They generate more heat than a traditional open fire and create a sense of ambience in a larger living room. A log burner or multi fuel stove is a nice touch to a rental property, but what many landlords and homeowners don’t realise is that they […]
This guest post has been provided by Paul Lawless of property preservation specialists Peter Cox. Here Paul is sharing Peter Cox’s top tips on tackling damp and condensation with you…
This guest post has been provided by Property Solvers who are experts in selling properties quickly. Here they’re sharing their top tips with you…
A deposit is requested by landlords to cover any property damage that may occur over the course of a tenancy. It is a rare landlord that doesn’t ask for a security deposit, but requiring an up front sum can cause prospective tenants to rule out your property. Enter zero deposits.
Rent can be a contentious subject. Tenants are often unhappy with rent increases but landlords have to consider the costs of mortgage repayments, market movements and inflation when it comes to setting a fair rent or increasing an existing rent.
We are a nation of animal lovers, but a huge number of landlords ban pets from their rental properties. In this article we’re looking at best practices and things to be aware of when renting to tenants with pets.
In this post, we have a few money-saving tips to help you keep your property maintenance costs as low as possible, without cutting corners.
Although much of the information out there relates to tenants’ rights, landlords in England have rights too. However, it is easy to get caught up in the complex web of legislation surrounding property letting.
I’ve been to my fair share of disastrous inspections. Truth is, no matter how well you’ve vetted your tenant, you can’t be sure that their standard of living will be the same as yours. Remember, cleanliness is subjective. What looks dirty to you and I may look clean to someone else…