Landlord Insider

In this guest post we’re going to explore the benefits and drawbacks of online conveyancing for landlords to help you make informed decisions about your property projects. 

When you want to take out a mortgage on a home you wish to rent out, there’s a bit more to consider than on a standard residential mortgage. Whether you’re a new landlord looking for your first buy to let mortgage, or an existing landlord wanting to expand your portfolio, there are some key things you can do to make yourself mortgage ready. In this post, we’ll introduce you to some of the things you should be doing in the months leading up to your mortgage application. 

If you’re a landlord operating a property business, you’ll know things can get tricky quite quickly. You need to be able to stay on top of multiple communications with various people, and record all your expenses, property information, income, rent payments, and more. While many landlords have used manual systems to help them keep on top of things, there’s no denying that software makes everything that little bit easier. 

Landlords renting out property need to make sure that they have a robust tenancy agreement in place regardless of the tenancy type. Tenancy agreements are usually quite long and difficult to put together if you’re doing it from scratch. It can be tempting to use a standard template that you never change, but this can leave you vulnerable to breaches or disagreements.  

In the UK, landlords have a legal responsibility to ensure the health and safety of tenants by keeping their properties safe and free from health hazards. This responsibility extends to the management and prevention of Legionella in properties.