Landlord Tips Category

In this post, we have a few money-saving tips to help you keep your property maintenance costs as low as possible, without cutting corners.

A buy to let investment property is no longer the goose that laid the golden egg. Various government policies, combined with rising house prices, have made it increasingly hard to make a profit. But all is not lost.

A property inspection should be carried out at the start of a tenancy, when a tenancy ends, and at periodic intervals during the tenancy. Failing to carry out a regular property inspection is inadvisable for many reasons, not least the fact you could end up missing a host of serious problems.

Decorating a buy to let property is very different from decorating a home. This is not the time to create mood boards, stock up on colourful match pots, or spend hours tearing off wallpaper samples in your local DIY store.

The life of a landlord is often difficult. From tricky tenants who don’t pay their rent on time to never-ending red tape causing you headaches, there will be times when you feel like throwing the towel in and moving to Spain.

Well, fear not! We have a handy list of 30 life hacks designed to make your life easier. Grab a refreshing drink and read on for some useful ways to save time, money and reduce stress.