For landlords, prioritising the safety of a property’s residents and being law-abiding when it comes to rental regulations and tenant’s rights is key. Meanwhile, ensuring that properties are as attractive and secure as they can is a prerequisite to attracting the best (often highest-paying) tenants, solidifying your reputation as a landlord, and retaining tenants in […]
Whether you’re gearing up to make your first property investment or you’ve inherited property and you’re trying to figure out how to make money from it, the most important decision you face is choosing the right type of rental business for you. Will it be a short-term holiday let or a traditional buy-to-let?
Oh yes, it’s that time again and once again, we’ve been busy. This month we will be looking at invoices that are due in the future.
Have you ever stopped in the street to ogle a property and momentarily let yourself daydream about living there? That’s the magic of kerb appeal.
Student accommodation can be a lucrative investment. However, renting to students does come with its own unique set of challenges, with noise complaints often topping the list.
As a landlord, you’re undoubtedly always looking for ways to improve your rental property so as to attract the right tenants. Some of the surest ways to make your property more appealing are investing in the latest energy efficient technologies or improving the aesthetics of the apartment or house you’re renting.
Did you know that UK homes are among the smallest in the world? The size of the average British house has been shrinking for decades, with homes now 20% smaller than in the 1970s. In urban areas where space is limited, there has been an increase in the construction of apartment blocks and shared living […]
If a tenant stops paying rent, it can cause numerous challenges for the landlord. Chasing up tenants for rent payments is not only unpleasant but also time-consuming, especially if the tenant tries to avoid the landlord’s communications. But, unpleasantness aside, rental arrears can also put the landlord in financial trouble, particularly those who rely on […]
If you have a good tenant who looks after your property and pays their rent on time, you’re onto a winner!
As landlords in the UK, managing rental properties comes with a lot of responsibilities and financial considerations. However, amidst the challenges lies an opportunity to enhance properties while contributing to a more sustainable future. Government grants aimed at improving energy efficiency offer a pathway for landlords to achieve these goals while also benefiting from financial […]
Want to make your property listings more dynamic and eye-catching? Including a virtual property tour within your listing could help you fill vacancies faster, improve tenant satisfaction, and ensure your ads stand out from the crowd.
Many sole traders aren’t really that interested in accounting and tax, certainly not the technical stuff. Life’s busy enough when you’re running your own business, you have a long list of things to do and most of them are more interesting and enjoyable than tax.
You may or may not have seen it, but we had a big update on the 10th June 2024. All of them are legacy features so if you are a user of the older software, you will probably be familiar with these. Here is a quick overview of all of the features that went live […]
With demand for property outstripping supply in the UK and property prices consistently rising, real estate remains one of the most reliable and lucrative investment avenues.
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