Responsible landlords like to make sure their rental properties are spotlessly clean before the next tenant moves in. It isn’t enough to expect a tenant to run over it with a vacuum cleaner and damp cloth. Unless you check the property has been cleaned to a professional standard, chances are, your tenant will do the […]
Thankfully, the UK Government finally lifted the eviction ban. Lifting the eviction ban resulted in a lot of eviction traffic to the Court. The increased influx of traffic has worsened the delays in dealing with the evictions as a result of the recently lifted eviction ban. Of course, there had already been court delays occasioned […]
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The majority of terms in a tenancy agreement confirm the obligations of the landlord and the tenant to each other, such as when the rent is to be paid or whether the tenant may keep pets at the property.
Many people who are furloughed because of Covid19 are taking the opportunity to learn; from musical instruments to full blown university and college courses on line, this is a great way to keep yourself busy to avoid mental health issues and to actually turn a very negative thing into an extremely positive thing, especially if […]
Most landlords ask tenants to pay a deposit when they move into a rental property. A deposit gives the landlord a measure of security in case the tenant causes damage to the property or goes into arrears. It might not cover all the damage or rent arrears, but it is helpful, nonetheless. In this post, […]
The number of seniors hitting the private rental sector in the last 10 years has risen substantially. Research carried out by Paragon Bank shows renters in the 55-64 bracket have surged by 118% and those in the 65+ bracket have jumped by 93%. This is far higher than the 35-44 age group. What’s causing this […]
There will come a point when you want to sell one or all of your investment properties. This may be because you have decided to leave the sector, or you have a property that isn’t performing as well as you’d hoped. Either way, finding a buyer gives you an opportunity to release your capital.
The government’s stamp duty holiday hasn’t just pumped adrenaline into the residential holiday market – it’s also provided a shot in the arm for buy to let investors too. Research carried out by a leading business insurance company has found that 10% of landlords plan to add further properties to their portfolio, which is a […]
Selling a property with a tenant in situ is not that unusual. These properties tend to appeal to more experienced landlords. There are several distinct advantages to the arrangement when it comes to buying a property with tenants in situ. If you like the idea of buying an investment property that offers you an income […]
A report published by The Lettings Industry Council claims abolishing Section 21 evictions will irrevocably change the private rental sector – and not in a good way.
Rent to rent has variously been described as “highly profitable” and “ethically dubious”, depending on how you feel about the practice. In this post we’re looking at everything you need to know about rent to rent.
For landlords, short-term rentals are a great way to make some extra cash. You can rent out a property for a few nights on an ad-hoc basis or treat it as a long-term business model. What many property owners don’t realise is the dangers of such rentals in the current pandemic.
Future proofing our rented properties is something which we should do constantly but it has never been more important than now. I see people investing thousands of pounds developing properties, mainly into HMO, although some people have realised that the market is saturated and are now developing studios or one bedroom flats; they look very […]
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