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Welcome to The New Version of Landlord Vision!

Over the last year and a half or so, we’ve been working hard behind the scenes to improve the software.  But rather than redo each section, or give it a facelift, we’ve gone right out and rewritten the whole thing.  And now, finally, we are ready to release what we’ve been working on.  Whether you […]

By 10 min read

Surviving Inflation, Can You Rethink Your Property Investment Strategy?

I am writing this the day following the shock announcement that interests rates are rising again, the 13th rise in a row, to 5%.

By 9 min read

A Guide to the New Version of Landlord Vision for Existing Customers

Over the last few months, you may have seen us hinting at a large project going on at Landlord Vision, but now we’ve finally started talking about it out loud! We’ve got a new version of Landlord Vision. So, we’d like to take this opportunity to tell you more about the new version and what […]

By 3 min read
Digital Marketing and Local SEO How Landlords Can Increase Their Profits

Digital Marketing and Local SEO: How Landlords Can Increase Their Profits

Every landlord’s dream is to have high quality leads without the need for time-consuming meetings with unqualified prospects. But the dream can be a reality with smart digital marketing and harnessing the power of local SEO. 

By 4 min read
15 Questions Every Landlord Should Ask During a Property Inspection

15 Questions Every Landlord Should Ask During a Property Inspection

Got a property inspection due? Do you dive in with confidence or drag your feet? If you’re leaning towards the latter, a fresh perspective and new approach could make all the difference.

By 9 min read

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The Airbnb Effect: Why UK Landlords are Embracing Short-term Lets

The UK’s rental landscape is evolving as more landlords branch out into short-term lets.

By 6 min read
Key Tax Facts for Current and Would-be HMO Landlords

Key Tax Facts for Current and Would-be HMO Landlords

There are reported to be about half a million “HMOs” (houses in multiple occupation) in the UK. A rented property is considered an HMO if at least three tenants live in it and they make up more than one household, with shared toilet, bathroom and/or kitchen facilities.

By 6 min read
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Reconciling Payments from Letting Agents in Landlord Vision

So you have a letting agent looking after one of your properties. Your tenant has paid that agent their rent, the agent has deducted their fees and paid you what’s left, leaving a lesser sum in your bank account.

By 2 min read

An Investor’s Guide to Build-to-rent

Build-to-rent schemes are fast emerging as an attractive investment avenue for property developers and institutional investors.

By 7 min read
Top UK Hotspots For HMO Investment in 2023

Top UK Hotspots For HMO Investment in 2023

Location, location, location. This phrase is often used in the property market to emphasise the power a property’s location has in influencing its value (and potential profitability if you’re a landlord.)

By 10 min read

Airbnb Hosts & Buy-to-let Landlords: Tax Differences Explained

Getting yourself on the property ladder can be extremely rewarding. It’s also a great chance to earn extra income! You can do it full-time or as a side hustle alongside your other commitments.

By 4 min read

Landlords Struggle with Rent Increases and Rent Tribunal System

As we know, the government is under pressure from tenant support groups. Following a “disappointing result” in the recent local elections, we have seen the government cancel the proposed changes to Leasehold legislation and hold back on the publication of the Renters Reform Bill. The truth is, that these have the potential to decide the […]

By 9 min read
Understanding Fair Wear and Tear for Rental Properties 

Understanding Fair Wear and Tear for Rental Properties 

For landlords and tenants alike, fair wear and tear is perhaps one of the most contentious and misunderstood areas of letting out a property. Underpinning the discord between parties are the raw feelings of what is considered ‘fair’ and ‘just’ when returning a property after a protracted tenancy.

By 11 min read

Why The Latest Inflation Data Has Huge Implications for Landlords

Most Britons will by now be aware that the UK, and for that matter most of the developed world, are experiencing a cost-of-living crisis. The repercussions of Covid driven damage to international supply lines, generous government fiscal policy and Russia’s decision to invade Ukraine have caused prices to skyrocket. Inflation increased to a 40-year high […]

By 5 min read

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