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
Refurbishing a rental property can be a rewarding investment if done right. But what is key to ensure your rental refurb is a success? In this guide, we share our 8 top tips for creating a rental home that appeals to the ‘right’ tenants
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,
What is an inventory and why you should create one when you let your property An inventory lists and describes the contents and condition of everything in a property – from the paint on the walls to the cutlery in a kitchen drawer. It’s put
As a landlord, you might own your property outright or you may have a buy to let mortgage. If you do currently have borrowing, it could be because you didn’t have enough capital available to buy without a mortgage. Or perhaps you chose to leverage
Some people are landlords because they’ve made a deliberate decision to buy property and rent it out. They’re part of the buy-to-let crowd, who’ve chosen to use property as an investment vehicle to grow their wealth. However, there’s another group of landlords that more
As a landlord, you might ask yourself, “do I want the hassle of furnishing my rental property” and, “will paying for furniture be worth the investment?” while preparing your home for market. However, as property experts with over 30 years of experience supporting landlords to
For many landlords, rental income provides a valuable boost to their other earnings or pension. For some, it may even be their only income, while others might mainly use it to cover the cost of the mortgage and other expenses, as they wait for growth
Often generating higher rental profits than single-lets, Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) are an attractive prospect for many landlords. However, with far greater management demands and more complex rules and regulations associated with HMOs vs single-lets, they’re not for everyone. In this handy
