It is always important to always do things in the right way when it comes to managing your rental property or rental properties. Many inexperienced landlords find out the hard way through negligence and or complete lack of understanding about not what to do.Here are the top landlord mistakes that all landlords should avoid making.1. Failure to Kn...
Here is the guidance for first-time landlords in London who are letting out their property 1. Check your mortgage when letting out your propertyYou must check if your mortgage allows you to let your property as there are some terms that may prevent your property from being rented. If you are not sure, make sure to call or talk to your mortgage len...
Most private landlords who have just let their property asked themselves whether to manage their buy-to-let property or not. There are many responsibilities that come with being a landlord. Some of which they have to undertake while others they can pass onto a property manager. The main purpose of a property manager is to take out the burden from a...
Usually, the average tenancy in London is around 20 months for long lets and of course less, for short tenancy. So, over the course of years, tenants will come in and out of your letting property. And when they come in, each expects to see a well-maintained and pristine property. However, over the course of the tenancy, the pristine condition of the pro...
The universities in the UK have been preparing for the start of the new academic year in September. Several university students are expected as more students opt to study rather than take a gap year due the Covid-19. Letting to students can be financially rewarding but it comes with a lot of pressure especially when you’re trying to rent out...
What is Water Damage? Water damage in a rental property is usually caused by pipe burst, roof leaks, flooding, overflow of water and poor plumbing joint. Water has an uncanny flair of finding the gap, holes and gravity performs the rest. In a rental property if water damage occurs who are required to pay for the repairs? What are the legal resp...
If you own rental properties in London, it is important to maintain a good landlord-tenant relationship. One way to do this is to hire a good property management company in London to handler the upkeep. Below are the 5 maintenance tips for your rental properties to keep your rental property protected and keep your tenants happy. Landlord Maintena...
Usually, when it comes to renovating a letting property, most landlords focus on the living area and the kitchen. However, if you really want some bang for your quid, you should consider renovating the bathroom. For a small price, you can put a significant enhancement to the appeal of your rental property and attract potential tenants. What are the be...
Anyone who is a pet owner will tell you that their pet is part of the family. Owning a pet has also helped them reduce stress and anxiety. But for renters, often find it difficult to find a home suitable for themselves and their pets. Some are often forced to give up a pet because a landlord has a no pets policy. In the UK, around half of adults o...
If you’re a London landlord, you need to make sure that you are aware of your obligations under Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS), or you could find yourself in a not-so-good situation. What is Housing Health and Safety Rating System? The Housing Health and Safety Rating System is an evaluation tool to verify if th...
Carbon dioxide is a greenhouse gas that has been an integral part of life. But with the increase of greenhouse gases causes Earth’s energy budget out of balance, additional heat is trapped, and thus the Earth’s average temperature increases causing climate change. Reducing carbon dioxide emissions is the only way to slow down climate change....
Right to Rent Check was introduced to the private rented sector in England through the Immigration Act 2014. This requires landlords and agents to check before the tenancy if the prospective tenant or lodger can legally rent the residential property in England. Anyone without the ‘right to rent' is disqualified from renting and cannot be permitted to o...
The main goal of being a landlord is to maximise the profits you receive from all your rental properties. However, many inexperienced landlords find out the hard way through a complete lack of knowledge and understanding of what to do and not what to do. Here are the 7 landlords mistakes that all landlords should avoid making. 1. ...
Decorating a letting property is not just only about making it look nice but it is a part of making the property look attractive and appealing to people especially to potential tenants. It has always been advised to use neutral colors in decorating the rental property. Cream, white, gray, and similar shades are perfect to create a blank canvas for the t...
House in multiple occupations, commonly known as HMO, is a property rented to 3 or more people who are not part of the same household – 2 or more households who share communal areas such as kitchen or bathroom.Many landlords consider HMO as a more efficient way to have a rental portfolio. The opportunity of accumulating more rent from several tenants a...
