From tricky tenants who don’t pay their rent on time to never-ending red tape causing you headaches, landlord life isn’t always easy. Fear not! We have a handy list of 30 life hacks designed to make your life easier. Grab a refreshing drink and read on for some useful ways to save time, money and […]
The Residential Landlords Association conducted a survey in April and May of this year. 6,400 landlords responded and the results offer some useful insights into how landlords feel about the current system for repossessions. Judging by the responders, it’s fair to say that the majority of landlords don’t feel the current system works for them.
When news of a rogue landlord database was published, tenant campaigners were delighted. Allowing tenants to check whether a prospective landlord had committed enough offences to be classed as a ‘rogue landlord’ seemed like an excellent way to afford greater protection to tenants.
Make no mistake, property investment is a business. Successful property investors and professional landlords don’t risk ‘winging it’. They have a solid plan in place from the beginning and they continually review this plan as the business grows.
The last week has been pretty unpleasant for most of us. Ridiculously high temperatures in the late 30’s combined with high humidity have led to sleepless nights. The heatwave is just beginning to break, but we can expect more hot weather to come. With this in mind, here is a quick guide to help you […]
Yes, according to an investigation carried out by the BBC. A recent report highlights claims that some landlords are discriminating against tenants with children. Landlords say this is untrue and if tenants with children are rejected, it’s because the property isn’t suitable for families.
Business is not exactly booming in the Private Rental Sector right now. Consequently, letting agents are having to work a bit harder to generate new business. One enterprising letting agency has come up with a novel approach.
Running a property letting business is hard work. Even if you only have one property to manage, there is a lot to think about, and when you have other responsibilities, it’s easy to lose track of what needs doing. This is where a letting agent comes in handy.
The RLA reports that landlords are being given a voice in the Right to Rent debate. Following a damning judicial review in the High Court of the Right to Rent scheme, the government has decided to take their case to the Court of Appeal.
Tenant pressure groups are not fond of Section 21 notices, but councillors from Greater Manchester have joined a chorus of voices calling for the government to scrap Section 21 no-fault eviction notices.
Buy to let is a business, and as a business owner, making a profit is a priority. Rental yield is one of those terms bandied about in landlord circles, but would-be landlords are not always sure what it means. In this article, we aim to give you an easy-to-understand explanation of rental yields, so you […]
Since the Homes Fitness for Human Habitation Act has come into force property maintenance is more important than ever. If the property you’re renting out is poorly maintained and you don’t make efforts to fix it your tenants can now take you to court. So, in this article we’re introducing you to or refreshing your […]
It was 3am. I had one of those wake-ups that takes you a while to recover from. The kind that starts with your heart beating intensely before you understand what’s woken you.
There are plenty of stories of rogue landlords and criminal tenants, but this week we have a story for you that ticks both boxes!
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