Most of us look forward to Spring but I think that it’s fair to say that this year we are looking forward to it more than ever because it will bring the hope of lower living costs and, for landlords who let “all-inclusive”, a welcome relief from the stress of trying to keep up with […]
With demand high and rental prices on the up, it might seem like a great time to be a landlord. However, there are still plenty of challenges on the horizon.
There are several benefits to being a student landlord, including high rental yields and high demand for student housing, but landlords renting to students also take on some additional obligations and responsibilities.
As a landlord, you’ll know that there’s a lot more to running a successful buy-to-let business than just handing over the keys to your tenants and watching the profits come in. One of the biggest expenses a landlord has to contend with is maintenance, but how much should a landlord be paying in maintenance fees?
Sometimes it can be the smallest critters which create the biggest problems for landlords. Pest infestations are unpleasant for tenants to live with and can be costly to rectify. Naturally, this begs the question of who is ultimately responsible for managing and rectifying pest problems in tenanted properties. Does the responsibility lie solely with the […]
Are you a landlord in the UK looking for guaranteed income? Then look no further than Guaranteed Rent! With this service, landlords can enjoy long-term contracts and security knowing that they will receive their rent regardless of whether or not tenants pay. Not only does it provide an ongoing stream of rental income but also […]
Maths and metrics aren’t everyone’s cup of tea. Few things can strike fear into the heart of practically-minded people more than the thought of formulas and abstract calculations. However, in a time when the profitability of traditional buy-to-let investments is being called into question, it is imperative that landlords are equipped with the metrics needed […]
As we head into 2023, let’s take a look at the crucial months for student landlords, what they need to be aware of, and what the market outlook is amidst this mix of surging demand and economic uncertainty.
You probably hate having to do your tax return each year. Let’s be honest, who does enjoy it? If you’re a UK landlord and would like to make completing your Self Assessment tax return easier, then follow our four simple steps…
I take part in many online discussions with other landlords and with tenants. This helps to keep me up to date with what’s happening in the private rented sector all over Great Britain. Often there are issues which are specific to one country and at other times issues which affect us all. I’m going to […]
Even though there is often a queue of people lining up to rent a good quality property, there is definitely a case for making it as attractive as possible.
January is a time for the future, an opportunity to look ahead to what might be and to make right the gluttony of Christmas. For those of us with a substantial stake in the property market, it is also an opportunity to ponder what the next 12 months may hold for landlords and the UK’s […]
So, you’ve recently joined the ranks of the UK’s 2.6m private residential landlords and need to report taxable rental income via Self Assessment?
One question we get asked a lot is “how can you help me keep on top of my expiry dates and compliances?”. Well, Landlord Vision has a whole early warnings system to help you to keep on top of what you’ve got going on, and perhaps more importantly, what’s coming up.
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