There is a long-held misconception that renting out property is a passive investment. But, like everything else, property management became more complicated quite quickly. Like any other investment, property has to be carefully managed if you want to get the most out of it.
The UK’s private rental sector can be a minefield of regulations andd compliance requirements. For new landlords especially, navigating these requirements can be a daunting task. To help, Landlord Vision have put together a list of the 7 key compliance requirements that all landlords should know:
With the 2021-2022 tax year coming to an end in April and rising mortgage rates denting the profitability of buy-to-lets, it is more important than ever that British landlords make full use of the tax reliefs available to them. For any landlords in doubt about what they can and cannot claim, seeking the advice of […]
If you have a mortgage on your investment property, then it is highly likely that you will consider moving to another lender at some point. The main reason for this is because you will be trying hard to find a better mortgage deal!
From time to time you will need to change the rent amount or the date you are charging it on. In this guide, we cover the common scenarios where this is likely to happen and how to handle these scenarios in Landlord Vision.
Social media is easy to use and doesn’t require much in the way of setup. If you have existing accounts, you may find it easier to get started. You can buy a social media channel complete with followers, but we wouldn’t recommend that for an average landlord and the pros and cons of this approach […]
A recent survey of homebuyers found that nearly two-fifths had seen their property purchases fall through due to mortgage delays. Butterfield Mortgages Limited commissioned an independent survey of 690 homebuyers, with 38% having experienced mortgage delays that resulted in their purchase falling through. The survey highlighted that over half (51%) of respondents believe that the […]
In this post, you’ll learn how to create an eye catching rental advert that includes everything your tenant needs to know. We’re also covering how to make the most of photos to advertise your property.
There are a couple of issues that are cropping up at the moment: The landlord has decided to sell the property but there is a tenant in place. The government is making an offer for us to offer a home to people coming from Ukraine.
In this post, we’re sharing some tips and resources that you will need before investing in property. These tips will guide you when conducting property research. We will take you through how to identify growing areas, how to assess area demographics, and how to research the history of a property.
In investing circles, it is a broadly accepted rule that property, that is houses, provides a great hedge against inflation. Simply, this means that property is great at protecting your money and its purchasing power from the damaging and erosive effects of inflation. In some ways, this is due to property being a tangible or […]
If you’re buying, selling or renting a home in the UK, then you’ll have to have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for your property. Wondering what an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is? We’ve got you covered!
The Bank of England has voted to raise interest rates for the third time in four months. The Monetary Policy Committee voted almost unanimously to increase the bank rate from 0.50% to 0.75% on the 17th of March. The decision means that interest rates will return to their pre-pandemic levels, the highest level since 2009.
Being a landlord can mean looking after a range of properties, and having to be prepared for questions that may come at you from all angles. With the number of people living in rented accommodation on the rise, as well as the cost of living going up, renters are looking out to make sure that […]
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