As a landlord, if your rental properties have frequent tenant changes, you should assess the condition of the furniture between tenancies to ensure it’s still up to scratch. While there are no rules set in stone when it comes to
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One of the most important decisions you can make as a landlord is whether to manage your buy-to-let property yourself or if you’d be better appointing a letting agent to act on your behalf. According to the English Private Landlord
Read MoreHave you ever signed up new tenants for one of your properties and then regretted it almost right away? If they turn out to be unsuitable because they don’t pay rent on time, or fail to look after your property,
Read MoreMaintaining your rental properties is the best way to attract and retain tenants. It should be a high priority on every landlord’s “to do” list, but with so many responsibilities to deal with, property maintenance can sometimes fall by the
Read MoreWith an estimated 2.8 million students in higher education in the UK, letting student accommodation can be a lucrative market for landlords. If your buy-to-let property is in a university city or student hotspot, there will be a continual demand,
Read MoreCompleting regular inspections of your rental properties may seem like a chore, but all good landlords should make the effort. Not only does it ensure there are no issues that you’re unaware of, but it also helps to maintain a
Read MoreThe average new build property costs significantly more than an older home, so why would a landlord choose to spend the extra cash when expanding their portfolio? The reality is there are many pros and cons to buying new build
Read MoreThe Chancellor’s Spring Budget 2024 contained some important announcements that will impact landlords significantly. Now the dust has settled on Jeremy Hunt’s Budget of 6th March, landlord groups have given their views on how it will affect the sector. ©
Read MoreNew data from the National Residential Landlords’ Association reveals there has been a large increase in confidence among landlords after slumping to a record low last year. Confidence in the market in the third quarter of 2023 had plummeted as
Read MoreThe projected trend for 2024 of falling house prices and rising rents may be a positive factor for landlords, say market analysts. Largely due to a nationwide shortage of rental properties, the trend for increasing rents will give landlords a
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