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
7 troubleshooting tips In last month’s blog, we talked about finding the perfect tenant for your property. Finding that gem of a tenant is the key to peace of mind as a landlord, but once they are in situ, things will run from strength
Finding the perfect tenant A guide to knowing who is the best tenant for you and your property. Finding the perfect tenant for your letting property isn’t easy, knowing who that tenant is a great place to start. We look at what can
As property experts; we’re frequently asked, by current investors and those considering becoming landlords whether ‘now’ is a good time to invest in buy-to-let properties. So, where do we stand with buy-to-let investments? What’s happening in the rental market? And IS property still a
Do I need a letting agent? 6 REASONS WHY YOU MIGHT… Did you know that a third of the properties in the UK are rentals? And a large proportion of those are managed by individuals, not agencies? If you’ve inherited a
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,
