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How Can Private Landlords Deal With Abandonment or Anti-Social Behaviour?

Lockdown2 more worries for landlords with difficult tenants. I’m going to talk about two issues which are causing many landlords a great deal of stress at the moment. I acknowledge that the biggest issue is rent arrears, but I am not going to talk about that… 

By 9 min read
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How Should Landlords Redecorate and Renovate Their Properties?

My name is Brad and I’m a painter and decorator in London. I’ve got over 10 years of experience and have helped hundreds of landlords transform their properties. Here are some of the things I have learned, which you might find helpful too if you’re decorating one of your properties. 

By 5 min read
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Landlord Tenant Mediation Scheme to Help Reduce Evictions

The government is testing out a new pilot project in February, whereby landlord and tenant disputes will be mediated as part of the court repossession process. Housing Secretary, Robert Jenrick, hasn’t revealed too many details yet, but it is hoped the new service will relieve some of the pressure on the court system. 

By 3 min read
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Where do You Score in the Rental Yield Premier League?

Football is providing much needed entertainment for many fans, as establishments close during lockdown across the country!

By 2 min read
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Tenant Debt Crisis Looms for 2021

It may be a new year, but many landlords and tenants are not celebrating as the pandemic rolls over into 2021. With further lockdown measures having been introduced, many tenants and landlords are still struggling with a loss of income. This is having a huge impact on the private rental sector. 

By 2 min read
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Experienced Investors are Cashing in on Stamp Duty Holiday

The Chancellor’s Stamp Duty Land Tax holiday has caused a mini property market boom following the end of the first lockdown. It isn’t just residential buyers looking to take advantage. Market data has revealed a sharp increase in the number of landlords making property purchases, and in some areas, landlords represent the largest share of […]

By 3 min read

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Fewer Buy to Let Mortgage Deals Available for Landlords

Are you looking for a new buy to let mortgage deal right now? If so, you could be in for a rocky ride. Interest rates have risen since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. And many buy to let mortgage deals have disappeared from the high street.

By 3 min read
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The Best City for Buy To Let Landlords Is… Manchester!

Manchester is the largest city in the northwest. It is the birthplace of feminist icon Emmeline Pankhurst, vegetarianism, and Coronation Street. It’s also the home of two Premier League football teams, an international airport, and a cool music scene. Not surprisingly, this makes Manchester a great place to live, which is why it’s currently the […]

By 3 min read
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Five Things Every Landlord Should be Aware of When it Comes to Stamp Duty

Stamp duty has been in the spotlight the last few months after the Chancellor’s announcement in July that it would be suspended for all properties of £500,000 or less. The market saw a predictable surge in interest after the lull of lockdown. Estate agents and solicitors are reporting marked uptick in people trying to get […]

By 3 min read
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Landlords Should Consider Lockdown Pets for Tenants

Should pet owners be discriminated against in the private rental sector? Not according to The Deposit Protection Service. It says landlords should embrace pet owning tenants. They have issued new guidelines to make it easier for landlords to get their heads around tenants with pets. This advice is rather timely given the nation’s current love […]

By 3 min read

Retired Renters on the Rise

The number of seniors hitting the private rental sector in the last 10 years has risen substantially. Research carried out by Paragon Bank shows renters in the 55-64 bracket have surged by 118% and those in the 65+ bracket have jumped by 93%. This is far higher than the 35-44 age group. What’s causing this […]

By 3 min read
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SDLT Holiday Boosts Buy to Let Purchases

The government’s stamp duty holiday hasn’t just pumped adrenaline into the residential holiday market – it’s also provided a shot in the arm for buy to let investors too. Research carried out by a leading business insurance company has found that 10% of landlords plan to add further properties to their portfolio, which is a […]

By 2 min read
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Landlords Facing a Winter of Discontent

A report published by The Lettings Industry Council claims abolishing Section 21 evictions will irrevocably change the private rental sector – and not in a good way. 

By 3 min read

The Dark Side of Short-Term Rentals

For landlords, short-term rentals are a great way to make some extra cash. You can rent out a property for a few nights on an ad-hoc basis or treat it as a long-term business model. What many property owners don’t realise is the dangers of such rentals in the current pandemic. 

By 3 min read

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