Your legal obligations and top tips Maintaining your rental property in a good state of repair so that it’s always safe and comfortable for your tenants is your legal responsibility as a landlord. And while you should be carrying out regular checks, maintenance and repairs Landlords, would you know what to do if your tenant fell behind on their rent? Our step-by-step guide outlines the best ways to recover rent arrears and keep the dent in your rental profits as small as possible. As a landlord, it’s highly Navigating the complex landscape of rental regulations can be a daunting task for both landlords and tenants. However, it’s crucial to stay informed. Here, we shed light on seven of the most prevalent legal misconceptions in the world of lettings. There are hundreds Found yourself letting property through circumstance rather than a conscious decision to invest? You’re not alone. This handy guide contains 7 key considerations to get you started on the right path to being a successful ‘accidental’ landlord. ‘What is an accidental landlord?’ we How to legally get your property back Most tenancies are a success, with tenants paying their full rent on time and landlords doing their part by providing good-quality homes. And the vast majority of tenancies end when the tenant chooses to move out – Do you know your legal health and safety obligations as a landlord? Stay on the right side of the law and keep your tenants safe in their home with our easy to digest guide. Your legal obligations As a landlord, you’ve got a Is it time to sell your investment property or portfolio? When the time does come to sell, what do you need to think about as a landlord? This handy guide contains all you need to know and consider before moving ahead. When the average person Is it time to switch letting agents? As a landlord, your rental property is likely one of your biggest financial assets. It’s crucial that it’s let and managed well. If your letting agent is falling short of your expectations and you’re considering a switch, A comprehensive landlord’s guide to gaining possession via Section 21 or Section 8 Cut through the jargon and find out how to end a tenancy and get your property back, legally. With our handy, easy to follow landlord’s guide. As a landlord, your When you’re refurbishing a rental property, you’ve got two main aims: to make sure that the work is done to a high enough standard that you won’t need to carry out any major repairs for the foreseeable future, and to create a safe home that’s How to choose the right letting agent 7 THINGS TO LOOK FOR Finding the perfect partner has never been easier. Or so we are told… In love, you can download an app and find your dream date with the swipe of a If you’re thinking of making a new buy-to-let investment this year, you may be wondering if there are any particular types of property or ‘hotspots’ you should be considering – locations where prices are predicted to rise quickly and where rental returns are well We all dream of a white winter wonderland. A thick layer of snowy icing on the lawn, roaring fires, candlelit windows, and movie afternoons wrapped in thick, downy duvets. Cue the spicy scent of mulled wine drifting in from the kitchen. If your home is Your guide to the rules in England Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) are different to single lets in a number of ways. The rules on fire safety are much tighter, you’ll need specialist mortgage and insurance products, and the management and maintenance demands are We’re regularly asked by both existing investors and people who are just considering becoming landlords whether ‘now’ is a good time to invest in buy to let. And with numerous reports over the last year or so that many landlords are selling up, it’s understandably Property tips for buyers & sellers
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