A recent survey revealed almost 50% of tenants admit to hiding nasty surprises from their landlord. This seems a staggeringly high figure, and one which will do nothing to alleviate the anxieties felt by many small landlords who worry about how their tenants are treating their property.
We all know football, or at least the upper echelon of it, is awash with money and this season has already seen record breaking expenditure by the top clubs...
It’s one of the most difficult decisions faced by landlords. If and when to increase rent, and by how much. Achieving the balance between charging a fair but profitable rent and keeping the property fully let can also be difficult, especially in these times of economic uncertainty and changes in government legislation.
Landlords up and down the country have been left reeling by revelations they could be facing a so called green tax on their properties. From April 2018 all homes must have an energy efficiency rating of at least Band E....
One of the more unpleasant and stressful tasks any landlord has to go through is evicting a tenant. Of course, not every eviction arises because of a rent dispute, sometimes you just need to regain possession of the property
As a lettings platform, we hear many reasons why people want to move property. Our customers tell us they need a larger home for a growing family or, conversely, are looking to downsize as the children have left home...
Landlord & tenant lawyer Tessa Shepperson considers the legal situation post Brexit
When preparing to put your house up for sale, or just looking to maximise the property's value, you probably realise some changes need to be made to maximise the selling price....
Managing your own property portfolio is highly rewarding. But there are challenges to be faced and overcome. These can be minimised by learning from the mistakes of others so here's our top five 'what not to do's'.....
Taking the plunge into letting properties is an exciting time but is also a trip into the unknown. It isn't as easy as flinging open the doors and waiting for the first punter armed with a security deposit to arrive, but there are some ways to make the whole process go smoothly.
Moving into a new property is an exciting time. It can also be financially challenging with fees, deposits, and advance rent to pay.
This has been the biggest year of legal changes in the world of landlord and tenant for a decade or more. We have had:
