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Mary Latham has been renting out property since 1972. Over the years she has developed a wealth of knowledge to help her build her business and succeed as an HMO landlord.
Mary Latham has been renting out property since 1972. Over the years she has developed a wealth of knowledge to help her build her business and succeed as an HMO landlord.
Deciding whether to put your property on the market or lease it out can be a complex and difficult decision to make. The right option for you depends on many different factors, including your current circumstances, future plans, the condition and location of the property, and the health of the housing market.
It is no secret that the lettings industry as a whole is dragging its feet when it comes to entering the world of tech. Letting agents and landlords can be quite “stuck in their ways” with their ways of working and not easily tempted away from their usual practices.
If a tenant stops paying rent, it can put their landlord in a tricky situation. There are many reasons why a tenant may stop paying rent, with some reasons being more valid than others. However, if a tenant experiences financial difficulties and is unable to make rent payments, it can create an upsetting and stressful […]
It’s common knowledge that landlords hold a lot of responsibility when it comes to their tenants’ welfare. And with rising energy bills alongside increasing climate change commitments, cemented in place with new legislation, there are plenty of ongoing targets to work towards. Landlords need to work both alongside the government and with tenants in a […]
While the cold weather has felt ever-present, spring is finally here and the temperatures will begin rising again. This is the ideal opportunity for many buy-to-let owners to spruce up their rental properties and get ready for movers looking for a new home, whether that’s fixing damage caused over winter or taking care of some […]
As a landlord, it can be tempting to simply maintain the status quo when your tenants are paying their rent on time. But what if we told you that being more proactive with property maintenance, repairs, and renovations could see your rental property’s value skyrocket?
Managing a house in multiple occupation (HMO) can be a challenging and complex job, particularly if you’re just starting out and learning the ropes as an HMO landlord.
Complying with fire safety regulations is one of the biggest responsibilities landlords have. All landlords have a duty of care to take reasonable steps to protect their tenants from harm. Ensuring that the property they provide their tenants to live in is fire-safe is a key part of this.
The rent-to-rent business model is a relatively new subsection of the UK’s private rental sector. It has curried favour with online influencers and underpins many of the ‘zero money down’ landlord schemes which are advertised online.
If you’re considering buying a terraced house with plans to renovate it, you’ve come to the right place.
Most of us look forward to Spring but I think that it’s fair to say that this year we are looking forward to it more than ever because it will bring the hope of lower living costs and, for landlords who let “all-inclusive”, a welcome relief from the stress of trying to keep up with […]
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.
There are several benefits to being a student landlord, including high rental yields and high demand for student housing, but landlords renting to students also take on some additional obligations and responsibilities.
