Are you tired of getting that sinking feeling every time you open your gas and electric bill? We know the feeling all too well! As young renters, we’re always looking for ways to save money, and reducing our energy bills is a great place to start. Whether you’re living in a shared house or a… Continue reading How can renters reduce gas & electric bills for their household
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Why landlords and agents need virtual viewings on their property listing
From the onset of COVID-19, virtual viewings have fast become the preferred way of searching for properties for many renters. As restrictions reduce and the student lettings industry recovers, video walkthroughs are still in high demand. There are several benefits of having video walkthroughs on your property listing. From expanding your property’s reach to Generation… Continue reading Why landlords and agents need virtual viewings on their property listing
4 ways to show you are an authentic letting agent
Letting agencies often focus on meeting sales targets, booking viewings, and managing portfolios. What agents can forget about is being an authentic letting agent and establishing connections with landlords and renters. Customers can quickly become part of a process, rather than real people looking to start or continue their journey into renting a home or… Continue reading 4 ways to show you are an authentic letting agent
5 things letting agents need to do to find landlords for their agency
Trying to find landlords for your letting agency can be like looking for a needle in a haystack. You have to know where to find them, what type of landlord you want to attract, and make your marketing reaches them. Investing your time into searching for landlords will reap great benefits, increasing your property portfolio… Continue reading 5 things letting agents need to do to find landlords for their agency
Everything you need to know about short-term rentals vs long-term rentals
Short-term rentals vs long-term rentals When renting out a property, landlords and agents have to decide if they should let out a property on short-term rentals vs long-term rentals. Both options have their advantages and drawbacks for tenants and landlords. Short-term rentals are tenancies that last for under six months. Depending on how long you… Continue reading Everything you need to know about short-term rentals vs long-term rentals
How letting agencies can best attract renters to properties
With students and young professionals more likely to rent, especially with the onset of COVID-19, landlords and agents must understand how to attract renters. With homeownership falling from 70.9% in 2003 to 63.9% in 2018, the private rented sector attracts more renters than ever. Students, as well as young professionals, will most likely be looking… Continue reading How letting agencies can best attract renters to properties
Why letting agents need marginal gains for their agency
The history books will tell you that the Roman Empire was the Romans’ most significant achievement. But the famous saying goes that, “Rome wasn’t built in a day.” This is the same for your letting agency. For your business to yield results, you have to steadily build upon the foundation with small improvements or marginal… Continue reading Why letting agents need marginal gains for their agency
What is an EPC rating and do I need it for my property?
The UK government is now aiming for all rental properties to have a minimum Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) Band C by 2030. Achieving this EPC rating might seem daunting, especially to those new to the private rental sector, but Resooma outlines the key things you need to know about EPCs. We’ve simplified it and created… Continue reading What is an EPC rating and do I need it for my property?
Bills included: A FAQ Guide for Landlords and Agents
By now, landlords and letting agents may have heard of inclusive bills options in different tenancies. With the struggle of juggling utilities and providers, bills included with rent can be a saving grace. Combined monthly payments are especially helpful to those letting properties for the first time. That’s why we’ve created this FAQ guide to tackle… Continue reading Bills included: A FAQ Guide for Landlords and Agents
How much rent should I charge for my property?
“How much rent should I charge for my property?” It’s a common question that many landlords and letting agents, new and experienced, find challenging to answer. You risk increasing void periods if you charge too much rent but risk a loss of income if you don’t charge enough. When you consider location, tenant demand, and… Continue reading How much rent should I charge for my property?