Furnished or unfurnished? If you are a landlord and weighing up the pros and cons of this tricky question, then check our advice below. We will answer your questions and, hopefully, help you to make an informed decision and get the most out of your investment. What...
As a landlord, conducting annual gas safety checks is not only a legal requirement but also a critical measure to ensure the safety of your property and its occupants. However, what should you do if a tenant refuses access for this essential safety check? Here’s a...
Strictly speaking no. A minor (ie someone under 18) is legally incapable of owning an interest in land. If the minor signs the tenancy agreement as sole tenant, this will take effect as a contract by the landlord/grantor of the tenancy to hold this in trust for the...
The beauty of property is that nothing happens for large stretches of time – meaning that when there are no tenant issues and you’re not refinancing, you can forget you own it and dedicate your time to other things. But once per year, it’s a good idea to conduct a...
Pets There is a lot of controversy about this and the law is not well understood. Here are the main points: By default (i.e. if there is no tenancy agreement) tenants are entitled to have a pet The ONLY reason pets are not allowed in most cases is because there is a...
The Renters Reform Bill, which promised to be the biggest shake-up of the private rented sector in more than 30 years, is currently in a state of limbo due to the dissolution of Parliament ahead of a snap general election in July. This unexpected development has...
