Summer Checklist for Tenants
At last summer is here, so what are your plans? Have you booked an exciting getaway? Or is the aim to kick back and relax on home turf? Whatever you’ve lined up, it’s worth taking note of the common concerns that can crop up in rented accommodation during the summer. If there’s a garden at […]
How to Choose the Right Letting Agent
How can you spot a top letting agent from a master of mediocrity? Read on to find out. Landlords use letting agents for all sorts of reasons. Some need help navigating red tape and lettings legislation, while others want a third party to deal with inspections, inventories and disputes. And some just want peace of […]
Why Summer Is the Right Time for Landlords to Tackle Energy Improvements
With summer here, most people will have banished all thoughts of winter and the dark, damp days that go with it. But there’s a good reason why landlords should look beyond the sunny skies of the here and now to the colder months. And here’s why. Summer is a good time to get your property […]
Reasons self-managing landlords are instructing agents
One of the latest reports into the private rented sector from the comparative service Uswitch states that 63% of private landlords who currently self-manage their property would consider switching to a letting agency or a property manager. Repairs and regulations The most common reason (32%) landlords give is so that they would no longer have […]
What Type of Landlord Are You – and Why?
It is always interesting to understand why somebody becomes a landlord in the private rented sector and there are generally four main reasons. The Accidental Landlord The ‘Accidental Landlord’ is quite common and as the name suggests, is somebody who doesn’t plan it, but it happens for various reasons. They may inherit a property that […]
What next for the private rented sector
As the year comes to an end it is always time for reflection and 2022 has brought its fair share to reflect upon. Another year of changing legislation for those in the private rented sector to keep abreast of. A time of uncertainty in the economic climate and a shifting political scene for those in […]
Are you at risk of rental fraud?
Fraudulent applications for rental property are always a risk, but at times of economic uncertainty and with the situation we have where demand for property is far outstripping supply, cases of fraud tend to increase. What can you do to make sure you are not at risk of tenant’s making fraudulent applications for your rental […]
Inventories and deposit disputes
A deposit is paid by a tenant at the time of moving in to protect the landlord and their rental property against damage, for any additional cleaning that is required or to cover rent arrears. At the time of the tenant moving on, a decision is made on what deposit is to be returned based […]
It is vital that Right to Rent checks are right
The Right to Rent is a key part of legislation for the private rented sector as a critical responsibility for any landlord or letting agent is to ensure that the process from the tenant’s initial application to the move-in and beyond, is all carried out correctly and lawfully. This process starts with a Right to […]
Advice for landlords self-managing their property
Managing your buy to let property yourself is a big decision and for many it is dependent on where they live in relation to their rental property. How much time a landlord can dedicate to it is also a major factor – both in terms of managing the property and the time needed to keep […]