If the idea of an insect infestation at your rental property makes your skin crawl, read on to find out how to beat the bugs this summer. No landlord wants uninvited visitors in their buy-to-let – especially the six-legged variety that spread disease, bite, sting and...
A thorough inventory can save a landlord time and money and prevent messy end-of-tenancy disputes. So why do so many landlords rush this essential stage – or skip it altogether? In this quick read, we look at why an inventory is important and what you need...
The secret to a smooth-running tenancy is good tenants. Here’s how to find them. A two-minute read. There are few guarantees in life, but we promise you this: let your property to a bad tenant, and your job as a landlord will get much more complicated. Expect...
This two-minute read explains how landlords can navigate their way through an ever-growing list of rules and regulations. There’s one rookie mistake that many first-time landlords make when they invest in property – and it can cost them dearly further down the track. While most newbie landlords...
This two-minute read looks at why landlords should change letting agents and how it can benefit them. Did you know that lots of people pay more for their phone bills, car insurance or Wi-Fi simply because the thought of changing providers is too stressful? This is...
We explore what the rising rate of older renters means for landlords. A two-minute read. Landlords looking to secure reliable, long-term tenants shouldn’t overlook a growing demographic in the rental sector – the older renter. Recent statistics* show that the proportion of people aged 45 to 54...
Calling all landlords! Have you checked your buy-to-let property’s Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating lately? No? Unfortunately, there have been some legal changes that might mean you’ve got some work to do (and money to spend), so you need to keep reading. An EPC details how energy efficient...
We share how landlords can avoid feeling down on the year’s most depressing day in this two-minute read. If you’re feeling a little flat, low, or down in the dumps next Monday, you won’t be alone. The 17th of January is Blue Monday – according to some...
In this two-minute read, we look at five fundamental ways landlords can make their rental properties more profitable. Some people think the only way landlords can make more profit is to ruthlessly keep hiking up their tenants’ rent, but that’s incorrect on two fronts. Firstly, continually...
In this three-minute read, we look at the issues landlords should consider before raising rents. The uptick in inflation, along with pressure on interest rates, means that many landlords will be considering rent increases right now. Before deciding on a course of action, here are some points...