How do you make a success of being a landlord, once you’ve got your first rental property? Whether you’re an accidental landlord, or you’ve bought it as a buy to let, this guide for new landlords will show you how. There are lots of letting agents that promise to take away the “burden” of being …
When you think of a landlord or a property investor, what picture comes to mind? For those who remember the 1970s sitcom, Rising Damp, it might be Mr Rigsby: middle-aged, mean-spirited and male. However, times have thankfully changed. According to the English Private Landlord survey published in 2022, 51% of landlords who have invested in …
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When evaluating a potential property investment, the focus is usually on the numbers, to see if the deal “stacks up” financially. However, property investors also need screen potential investments for non-financial risks, to make sure the property itself is suitable for the chosen strategy. With the help of architect and property consultant Teresa Montero of …
As with any business growing beyond the start-up phase, once a buy to let property portfolio gets to a certain size, it can become too difficult for all but the most dedicated self-manager to manage alone. In this blog post, I look at the different models landlords can use to manage their portfolios as they …
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There’s so much in the media about rogue landlords in the private rented sector, who treat renters badly. What doesn’t get so much media attention is the multitude of good private landlords who look after their renters and do their best to provide nice, decent places to live in. But what exactly is a good …
