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 –
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
As a landlord, you need to assess whether a property is likely to be a good investment before you buy it. In this handy guide, we share our easy 5-step process to accurately assess the rental yield of your investment property. As a landlord,
Most tenants today aren’t looking for temporary digs, they’re looking for a home. And as the lettings market has grown, standards have gone up. So what does your property need to offer to make sure the best tenants are falling over each other to rent
What are the all important measurements all Landlords should be tracking? Some are obvious and some less so. Please read on for seven that you should track right now… Net Cashflow: Your actual cashflow is based on the actual rental income minus the actual
2018 hasn’t been the best year for landlords. Political uncertainty and new restrictive legislation as well as less favourable tax changes have led to a number of investors deciding to sell their property investments. Here are 5 top tips for landlords who want to sell
Letting your property or home as a first time landlord can be a daunting task and there are important considerations before putting it on the rental market. Preparing your property You should undertake any maintenance which needs to be done. Your property will be more
Planning your portfolio Investing in property is a journey and if you are starting a portfolio or indeed growing one it is vital to have an idea on what you plan to achieve. It is essential to have a flexible timeline in terms of how
How should I measure returns? Successful property investors tend to calculate returns from property using a simple net return calculation. A gross rental return is the total amount of money your tenant pays you for residing in your property. Your actual net return (or pre-tax) profit – is what
