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Have you ever stopped in the street to ogle a property and momentarily let yourself daydream about living there? That’s the magic of kerb appeal.
Have you ever stopped in the street to ogle a property and momentarily let yourself daydream about living there? That’s the magic of kerb appeal.
As a landlord, you’re undoubtedly always looking for ways to improve your rental property so as to attract the right tenants. Some of the surest ways to make your property more appealing are investing in the latest energy efficient technologies or improving the aesthetics of the apartment or house you’re renting.
Did you know that UK homes are among the smallest in the world? The size of the average British house has been shrinking for decades, with homes now 20% smaller than in the 1970s. In urban areas where space is limited, there has been an increase in the construction of apartment blocks and shared living […]
If a tenant stops paying rent, it can cause numerous challenges for the landlord. Chasing up tenants for rent payments is not only unpleasant but also time-consuming, especially if the tenant tries to avoid the landlord’s communications. But, unpleasantness aside, rental arrears can also put the landlord in financial trouble, particularly those who rely on […]
If you have a good tenant who looks after your property and pays their rent on time, you’re onto a winner!
As landlords in the UK, managing rental properties comes with a lot of responsibilities and financial considerations. However, amidst the challenges lies an opportunity to enhance properties while contributing to a more sustainable future. Government grants aimed at improving energy efficiency offer a pathway for landlords to achieve these goals while also benefiting from financial […]
Want to make your property listings more dynamic and eye-catching? Including a virtual property tour within your listing could help you fill vacancies faster, improve tenant satisfaction, and ensure your ads stand out from the crowd.
Many sole traders aren’t really that interested in accounting and tax, certainly not the technical stuff. Life’s busy enough when you’re running your own business, you have a long list of things to do and most of them are more interesting and enjoyable than tax.
The rental market is a competitive place and, as a result, landlords and property managers are always striving to find new and innovative ways to make their properties stand out to the right tenants.
When preparing a rental property for tenants, landlords must make many important decisions, including whether or not to equip the property with white and brown goods.
Opening a letter to discover you’re under investigation by HMRC is a headache every landlord would rather avoid.
Are you leveraging social media to boost your rental business? Research by We Are Social has found that there are 56.2 million social media users in the UK – that’s the equivalent of 82.8% of the total population. These users spend an average of one hour and 49 minutes across 6.4 platforms.
Want to increase your property investment returns? Learn how to calculate rental yields and identify high-yielding properties to boost your rental income.
A landlord friend asked me a question last week and it has given me food for thought. “I you could change just one thing in the private lettings business what would it be – excluding finance and taxation – something realistic.”
