propertyinvestor Tag

In this three-minute read, we look at what’s involved in changing letting agents.   If your letting agent is delivering sloppy service or hitting you up for extra fees, then it’s time to think about switching. Many landlords mistakenly think changing agents is a messy and complicated...

In this three-minute read, we compare the different types of buy-to-let mortgages.   When choosing the right buy-to-let mortgage, landlords face a key decision: go with an interest-only deal or opt for a capital repayment arrangement. Both options have their pros and cons. Let’s take a closer...

In this three-minute read, we look at what can go wrong if you side-step tenant reference checks and wind up with a bad tenant.   New landlords often flirt with the idea of ditching traditional tenant selection processes and taking a DIY approach instead. After all, there...

In this two-minute read, we look at how landlords can foster a good rapport with tenants.   Every successful landlord needs a rock-solid tenant retention plan or what we like to call “a happy tenant strategy”. This is because happy tenants are loyal tenants. And loyal tenants...

A two-minute read.   A landlords’ advice article published recently said property investors need to think more like the Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. The billionaire businessman is renowned for his long-term thinking. He thinks decades ahead, and let’s face it, he’s not doing too bad, is he?...

Comments from the Lettings Manager   The spring budget has created a positive start to 2021 in both market places. Sales prices are booming with Stamp duty extension and the 5% deposit announcement for First Time Buyers. This is great news for investors also as they now have...