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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. 

As 2022 comes to an end it’s no wonder that landlords are concerned and confused when, on our little island, we have three different legislative regimes to contend with.  

It was already a difficult time for many people economically in the fallout of a pandemic, global conflicts and the ensuing energy price rises before the UK government panicked the market with its frequent changing of the premiership. Many people are feeling the pinch, no matter their income level, and landlords are not immune to […]

The private rental sector is beginning to buckle, as an increasing number of landlords are opting to sell up and leave the sector. Sky News reported that the number of landlords selling their properties has risen by 13% over the past four months, driven out by increasing costs and punitive legislation. Whilst landlords leaving the […]

Decorating can be a nightmare at the best of times. If you’re a homeowner, you’ll be no stranger to figuring out what to do with a room full of furniture and spending twice the time prepping surfaces than actually painting them.   If you’re a landlord, it’s tempting to wait until your properties are empty before […]

There is no doubt that buy-to-let properties are one of the most popular ways to invest money. Whether it is carried out by an individual (or couple) looking for a sensible way to get a return on their money, or a company buying up a portfolio of properties to rent out – this is a […]

As the skies darken and the cold winter months begin to take hold, the outlook for landlords looks set to get ever bleaker. On the 17th of November, the government announced its Autumn Statement, with the new Chancellor of the Exchequer – Jeremy Hunt – opting to take a decidedly different path to his predecessor’s […]

It’s a volatile time for the housing market and the country in general. No sooner than people have digested the mini-budget, all the key policies are repealed. Expected interest rates, with their corresponding 2-year mortgage rates, bounced as high as 6%, before falling back down over the past month. Every week brings a new ‘leaked’ […]

Properties in the United Kingdom can be let either furnished or unfurnished. As with all areas of property investment and being a landlord, there are pros and cons to both options and the route you choose to pursue will depend on the characteristics of your property, how actively you intend to manage the property, and […]

The rental property market in the UK has not only grown exponentially in size over the past years, but it has also recently become a fast-moving sector where properties are snapped up as soon as they are released onto the market. With demand for rental flats and houses outstripping supply, would-be renters are fully aware […]

With prices across the board rising faster than they have for decades, many of us are watching the pennies more carefully, tightening our belts, and looking for ways to cut costs.  That includes the UK’s 2.6m private landlords, many of whom can’t put up the rent they charge because tenant’s wages aren’t increasing anywhere near […]