The question of responsibility for repairs can often be a bone of contention between landlords and renters. The responsibility for repairs are set out in various laws in the UK. As they are established by statute, any clauses in tenancy agreements that try to change this responsibility, are automatically null and void. What are these …
What are landlords’ obligations to carry out repairs in England? View Post »
Buying a rental property is a big investment for the long-term, but buy to lets can so easily turn into money pits. When you’re viewing potential buy to let properties, the aim is to try and weed out those with problems that will cost more to fix than you’ll ever make in rent or capital …
10 problems to look for when viewing investment properties View Post »
The end of a tenancy is often fraught for landlords and renters alike, even if it’s the renters who’ve given notice. The renters are usually anxious to get their deposits back promptly and to get a good reference. The landlords are worried about what state the property will be left in, and how long it …
7 Tips How to Achieve Positive End of Tenancy Checkout View Post »
One of the most important decisions landlords make is whether to use letting agents to find tenants and/or manage the property once the tenants have moved in. Great letting agents and property managers can totally transform the experience for landlords and tenants alike. I’ve personally had two fantastic letting agents who helped me enormously and …
Landlord Guide: How to resolve problems with letting agents View Post »
When you’re setting out as a landlord, or even when you’ve been a landlord for a while, it can be difficult to know what you should put in unfurnished rental properties. Some of it is a grey area, depending on personal preference and target market. Others are legal obligations. Undoubtedly, the more a landlord provides, …
What should UK landlords provide in unfurnished rented properties? View Post »
