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An Easy Guide to Tenant Referencing for Landlords

Most tenants are reliable and do pay their rent on time, but if you are unfortunate enough to end up with an unreliable tenant, a whole world of pain will shortly be heading your way. Referencing and checks can help a landlord decide whether a tenant is likely to be reliable.

By 8 min read

How Landlords can Stay up to Date with Coronavirus Changes

It’s difficult to stay up to date with the latest news and legislation at the best of times, but during the coronavirus epidemic things change quickly and with very little notice. Luckily there are plenty of places Landlords can go to keep on top of everything. In this post we’ll share the top coronavirus information […]

By 3 min read
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Dealing with Covid-19 Changes in Landlord Vision

In just a few short weeks the way you manage your properties (and your finances) may have changed. Because of the pandemic you may be dealing with tenants who are unable to pay their rent, mortgage holidays and a whole host of other issues.

By 7 min read

Will Landlords Survive Covid-19?

 “God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference”.  – Reinhold Niebuhr When the crisis passes, and it will, we will all need to pick up the pieces and put our businesses back together.  There are some things that […]

By 9 min read

How Landlords can Resolve Noise Issues

Noisy tenants can be a problem for landlords. Whether your tenants are fans of loud music or your properties are located in streets where there are problem residents, noise issues can cause all kinds of misery.

By 8 min read
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Beat the Boredom in Lockdown and Boost Your Buy-To-Let Business!

The government says we could be stuck in lockdown until June. We all know it’s necessary and extreme social distancing does seem to be working, but let’s be honest – it’s hardly much fun. But as many others are using the time to be more productive you could follow their lead and do something useful […]

By 3 min read

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How is Coronavirus Affecting Landlords?

Coronavirus is affecting everyone. People have lost their jobs and many are sick. The Prime Minister is concerned enough to put the country in lockdown, with everyone instructed to stay indoors unless it is absolutely necessary to buy food, collect medication, or go to work. This is a good thing, although it won’t be much […]

By 11 min read
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Best Legal Resources for Landlords

Life as a landlord means dealing with a lot of red-tape. From drawing up legal lease agreements to making sure your properties don’t fall foul of the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act, if you fail to meet your legal requirements, you could end up in court.

By 6 min read
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What to Do If A Commercial Tenant Goes Bust

When BHS went into administration in 2016, not much was said about the 164 commercial landlords owed £4 million in unpaid rent, some of whom were also private landlords. Many of the properties were old, in poor condition, and too large for most prospective tenants.

By 7 min read
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The Pros and Cons of Property Crowdfunding

Property investment often yields higher returns than sticking your money in a savings account or ISA. Unlike futures trading or similar risky investments, property is widely considered a relatively safe long-term investment, as capital growth typically follows an upward trajectory and rents rise in a corresponding fashion.

By 8 min read
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A Guide to Managing HMOs for Landlords

Houses of multiple occupation (HMOs) are a potentially lucrative business model for landlords. Rental yields for an HMO are typically higher than for standard family properties, but they are a little harder to manage.

By 10 min read
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How to Avoid and Minimise Property Voids

No landlord likes void periods. It’s that period in time where your property is unoccupied usually because you are between tenants. Empty properties can cause problems if you have a mortgage to pay. In this article we’re going to explore how to manage and avoid void periods.

By 8 min read
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How to Grow a Successful Property Business

Owning rental properties for investment purposes requires you to have business acumen, especially if you want your investments to grow. Your properties are a business, so you need to run them like one. Growing a business means you need to know how to handle risks, when to pivot and how to avoid ‘putting all your […]

By 9 min read
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Should Landlords Let Tenants Decorate a Rental Property?

According to research carried out by Knight Frank, the private rental sector is expected to reach 22% of the total housing stock by 2023, with 35-49-year-olds now the largest group living in rented housing.

By 6 min read

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