With demand high and rental prices on the up, it might seem like a great time to be a landlord. However, there are still plenty of challenges on the horizon.

As a landlord, you’ll know that there’s a lot more to running a successful buy-to-let business than just handing over the keys to your tenants and watching the profits come in. One of the biggest expenses a landlord has to contend with is maintenance, but how much should a landlord be paying in maintenance fees? 

Sometimes it can be the smallest critters which create the biggest problems for landlords. Pest infestations are unpleasant for tenants to live with and can be costly to rectify. Naturally, this begs the question of who is ultimately responsible for managing and rectifying pest problems in tenanted properties. Does the responsibility lie solely with the […]

Are you a landlord in the UK looking for guaranteed income? Then look no further than Guaranteed Rent! With this service, landlords can enjoy long-term contracts and security knowing that they will receive their rent regardless of whether or not tenants pay. Not only does it provide an ongoing stream of rental income but also […]

You probably hate having to do your tax return each year. Let’s be honest, who does enjoy it? If you’re a UK landlord and would like to make completing your Self Assessment tax return easier, then follow our four simple steps…

Even though there is often a queue of people lining up to rent a good quality property, there is definitely a case for making it as attractive as possible.

So, you’ve recently joined the ranks of the UK’s 2.6m private residential landlords and need to report taxable rental income via Self Assessment?

It was already a difficult time for many people economically in the fallout of a pandemic, global conflicts and the ensuing energy price rises before the UK government panicked the market with its frequent changing of the premiership. Many people are feeling the pinch, no matter their income level, and landlords are not immune to […]

There is no doubt that buy-to-let properties are one of the most popular ways to invest money. Whether it is carried out by an individual (or couple) looking for a sensible way to get a return on their money, or a company buying up a portfolio of properties to rent out – this is a […]

Properties in the United Kingdom can be let either furnished or unfurnished. As with all areas of property investment and being a landlord, there are pros and cons to both options and the route you choose to pursue will depend on the characteristics of your property, how actively you intend to manage the property, and […]

The rental property market in the UK has not only grown exponentially in size over the past years, but it has also recently become a fast-moving sector where properties are snapped up as soon as they are released onto the market. With demand for rental flats and houses outstripping supply, would-be renters are fully aware […]

With prices across the board rising faster than they have for decades, many of us are watching the pennies more carefully, tightening our belts, and looking for ways to cut costs.  That includes the UK’s 2.6m private landlords, many of whom can’t put up the rent they charge because tenant’s wages aren’t increasing anywhere near […]

Large businesses and organisations have been able to streamline their operations by implementing technology into their workflows and structure for many years. Once seen as a huge investment to overhaul archaic systems, most modern businesses now begin life as tech-savvy enterprises. Whether that’s using software to manage their workflows and finances or to maintain contact […]

If you’re considering self-managing your property business, a good place to start is to understand exactly what might be expected from you on a day to day basis. In this post, we’re going to look at the typical step by step management of a property from what to do before you find a tenant right […]