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
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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?
Resooma’s Pre-Tenancy Checklist (Free Download)
As the new academic year fast approaches, students will want to move into their new rentals quickly. All landlords and agents will likely want the same to reduce void periods. However, you have to ensure the property you are letting is safe and secure pre-tenancy. The paperwork surrounding move-ins pre-tenancy can be enormous and the… Continue reading Resooma’s Pre-Tenancy Checklist (Free Download)
Tenant Demand: Where is the Rental Market Heading after COVID-19?
The past year has morphed the rental market in many ways. Tenants left cities due to the UK’s lockdowns, and growing rent arrears clouded the rental market. Now, the outlook looks sunnier as tenant demand continues to increase in cities across the UK like London. With restrictions now lifted in London, workers returning to the… Continue reading Tenant Demand: Where is the Rental Market Heading after COVID-19?
5 reasons to invest in utility management
Electricity, gas, water, and some would also argue Wi-Fi, are essential utilities for your property. It’s important to organise and manage property utilities, but it’s a time and cost consuming process. The more time you spend organising them, the less time you spent sourcing leads and maintaining properties. That’s why letting agents are turning to… Continue reading 5 reasons to invest in utility management
Rent Arrears and COVID-19: What You Need to Know
COVID-19 has significantly impacted the private rental market, especially regarding how people pay their rent. As of the first quarter in 2021, 11.4% of tenants on average are in rent arrears, a decrease from 13.4% in the second quarter of 2020, according to PayProp’s UK Special Report. Though this has seen some marked improvement, it… Continue reading Rent Arrears and COVID-19: What You Need to Know
Student rental and 4 reasons to list them on social media
People frequent social media and other online resources every day, whether it’s for shopping, mindless scrolling, or catching up on news of interest. As a result, 98% of students report they start their student property search online, so online exposure through social media adverts are the best you can get for your property. Students are… Continue reading Student rental and 4 reasons to list them on social media
Finding Student Tenants after Christmas and Easter
Finding student tenants after Christmas and Easter is vital in the annual student house hunt. Students usually focus on the holidays and preparation for upcoming January and May exams rather than a search for accommodation. Though many students secure accommodation before Christmas or Easter, some potential student tenants still search after these periods. It is… Continue reading Finding Student Tenants after Christmas and Easter
6 Great Ways to Advertise Your Rental Property
With most students searching for properties online, your rental property must stand out. When advertising, landlords and agents have many things to consider, like other properties in the area, descriptions and features of their property, and significantly, how to present it online. With great advertising comes increased rental income, avoidance of lengthy void periods, and… Continue reading 6 Great Ways to Advertise Your Rental Property