Many British landlords will have entered 2023 feeling battered and bruised. The private rental sector has faced an onslaught of spiralling mortgage rates, rising bills and incessant government legislation. Landlords who have survived thus far, now face the prospect of stuttering economic growth, a polarising political landscape and most worryingly of all – a potential […]
Unfortunately, there are at the moment a lot more landlords beginning or planning to sell up than is usual. There are several reasons for this but mainly it’s the loss of the tax allowance for mortgage costs, the increase in interest rates, and the concern that we will need to spend a lot of money […]
Mary Latham has been renting out property since 1972. Over the years she has developed a wealth of knowledge to help her build her business and succeed as an HMO landlord.
Deciding whether to put your property on the market or lease it out can be a complex and difficult decision to make. The right option for you depends on many different factors, including your current circumstances, future plans, the condition and location of the property, and the health of the housing market.
It is no secret that the lettings industry as a whole is dragging its feet when it comes to entering the world of tech. Letting agents and landlords can be quite “stuck in their ways” with their ways of working and not easily tempted away from their usual practices.
Amid some very worrying changes for landlords, there have been three announcements which will help us.
It has been a busy couple of weeks of headlines for Michael Gove. The governments’ Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has made a number of statements, both within the Commons and on TV interviews. Speaking to Laura Kuenssberg, Gove reiterated his intention to stop ‘unscrupulous landlords’ who are taking advantage of […]
If a tenant stops paying rent, it can put their landlord in a tricky situation. There are many reasons why a tenant may stop paying rent, with some reasons being more valid than others. However, if a tenant experiences financial difficulties and is unable to make rent payments, it can create an upsetting and stressful […]
It’s common knowledge that landlords hold a lot of responsibility when it comes to their tenants’ welfare. And with rising energy bills alongside increasing climate change commitments, cemented in place with new legislation, there are plenty of ongoing targets to work towards. Landlords need to work both alongside the government and with tenants in a […]
While the cold weather has felt ever-present, spring is finally here and the temperatures will begin rising again. This is the ideal opportunity for many buy-to-let owners to spruce up their rental properties and get ready for movers looking for a new home, whether that’s fixing damage caused over winter or taking care of some […]
I want to begin by asking you to please respond to this government consultation because it addresses a huge issue for many HMO landlords. Please do it now because it closes on 31st March 2023.
As a landlord, it can be tempting to simply maintain the status quo when your tenants are paying their rent on time. But what if we told you that being more proactive with property maintenance, repairs, and renovations could see your rental property’s value skyrocket?
Managing a house in multiple occupation (HMO) can be a challenging and complex job, particularly if you’re just starting out and learning the ropes as an HMO landlord.
Complying with fire safety regulations is one of the biggest responsibilities landlords have. All landlords have a duty of care to take reasonable steps to protect their tenants from harm. Ensuring that the property they provide their tenants to live in is fire-safe is a key part of this.
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