You have found the perfect tenant and are looking forward to getting them moved in. Have you made sure your property is tenant ready though? And have you ticked off all your legal compliance obligations? Even if you are not a self managing landlord, we believe as a...
Letting & Renting Glossary is a list of definitions commonly used when discussing the rental market. 1. Letting Letting is the process of renting out a property. A property that is available to let, is available to rent. 2. Lease A lease is a legally binding...
The government has now released draft legislation to amend the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015. This is expected to come into effect from 1 October 2022. These amendments will bring social housing in line with the private rental sector in...
Tax is always a hot topic for landlords, it’s safe to say that it can often be a minefield… and its getting more complicated all the time! Landlords have had much to contend with in recent years in terms of new legislation, resulting in investor behaviour...
A house in multiple occupation (HMO) is a property rented out by at least 3 people who are not from 1 ‘household’, but share facilities like the bathroom and kitchen. It is often referred to as a ‘house share’. HMOs have become very popular with landlords and...
The Government finally released the Renters Reform Bill a couple of weeks ago, after years of delay and much speculation. We examine the key points of the bill to see what this means for our current landlords and new investors. What is Included in the Renters Reform...
If you’re interested in getting started in the Buy To Let market and want some tips on how to start investing in property… then read on! This guide is aimed at the beginner property investor who wants to know how to make their first steps. Why Do You Want to...
So you’ve bought your first buy to let property or have become an accidental landlord, the question now is do you self manage or use a letting agent. Many first-time landlords quickly find themselves overwhelmed with the management of a single property. Others...
Tenants leaving their possessions behind is a growing common problem and one that our landlords often ask us about. This is because landlords and their agents need to comply with the law and can’t just dispose of belongings straightaway, even if it’s known they are...
As a landlord of a property equipped with gas appliances you need to understand and comply with the law relating to gas safety Under the Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998 all gas appliances and flues in rented accommodation must be checked for safety...
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