Property News
Health and Safety for private landlords
28th Nov 2018
I can hear the groans already. "Oh no. Not health and safety! Anything but that." It's understandable. Private landlords have so many rules and regulations to think about it's enough to put your head in a spin. Who wants to deal with health and safety as well? Unfortunately, it isn't something you can ignore. You have many responsibilities as a landlord many of which come under the health and safety umbrella.
Do you need to like your tenant?
26th Nov 2018
It's a question you may not have thought about before. If you have your first response would probably be long the lines of "Who cares as long as they pay the rent." And if you're a landlord with dozens of properties in your portfolio and staff to manage them for you it's an understandable answer. After all, you're only going to be concerned with the numbers in the profit and loss columns. But for most private landlords it's a question which deserves a little more thought
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What to consider when thinking about letting your home.
23rd Nov 2018
Choosing to become a private landlord is a big step. There are plenty of things to think about. Not least the financial aspects. But, if you're thinking about letting your home here's the most pressing things you should consider before taking the plunge.
New landlords - don't make these mistakes
21st Nov 2018
Contrary to the opinions of some tenants’ private landlords are human. And like anyone else they make mistakes. This is only natural. But if you're a new landlord or about to take the plunge there are some errors which are easier to make than others. In this article we'll take a look at the five most common mistakes new landlords make. And how to avoid them.
Tips on getting your student property ready to let
19th Nov 2018
Student landlords should already be planning for the next academic year. Here's our top ten tips for getting your student property ready for a new intake of tenants.
When is it best to promote student properties?
19th Nov 2018
Students may only be at university from September to July but being a student landlord is an all year-round occupation. There is always something for busy landlords to be doing to their properties. It may be cleaning after a tenancy has ended or preparing the property for the next group of tenants. But one thing every private landlord must do is to ensure there are tenants to fill the property. And to do that the student landlord needs to be promoting their rental in the right places at the right times.
What are the benefits of buying a property to let?
19th Nov 2018
Are you thinking of buying a property to let for the first time? Or perhaps you're already a private landlord and are considering increasing your portfolio? Either way there are plenty of benefits to taking the plunge. Even in these times of political turmoil and the regular chipping away of landlord benefits by the chancellor.
What's the value of referencing a new tenant?
12th Nov 2018
What do students look for in a rental property?
9th Nov 2018
There’s a stereotypical image people have of 'dossing' students. Happily living in condemned student houses as portrayed in sit-coms like The Young Ones. But it is just a stereotype. In reality students are as discerning as any other tenant. I'm sure all private landlords realise this. But what do students really look for in a rental?
What is the process for renting out my property?
8th Nov 2018
You've decided to become a private landlord. You have a property you're ready to rent out. Now you need to take the next steps to install a tenant. Fortunately, the process of renting out your property is a fairly clear one. That's not to say it's easy but you do have a well-marked path to follow. In this article we'll take a brief look at how you can rent out your property and begin collecting rent from your first tenant.
