Faulty wiring is one of the main causes of electrical fires in the home. Because cables are often hidden away inside walls, it can be easy to forget about checking the condition of electrical installations. It’s still important to bear electrical safety in mind though. An electrical installation condition report (EICR) can greatly reduce the… Continue reading Our Guide to Electrical Installation Condition Reports | What is an EICR?
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Landlord Tax – What Taxes Do Landlords Need to Pay?
Taxes can be a complicated – not to mention largely unwanted – business. Particularly if you’re a new landlord, getting your head around which taxes you’ll need to pay can take some doing. Missing just one out could result in an appointment with HMRC which we’d all rather avoid. In this article, we’ve gone over… Continue reading Landlord Tax – What Taxes Do Landlords Need to Pay?
Everything You Need to Know About Holding Deposits for Landlords
Holding deposits and the process surrounding them can raise plenty of questions, particularly for first-time landlords. Some of the most common queries include whether they’re needed, how much they should cost, when they need returning and how they differ from tenancy deposits. In this article, we’ve answered all of these questions to fully explain how… Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About Holding Deposits for Landlords
What to Do if a Tenant Stops Paying Rent | UK Rent Arrears
One of the biggest concerns for landlords is tenants who don’t pay their rent. Having to deal with non-payment of rent is a time-consuming and stressful process – one which can also drop landlords into financial difficulty. With this in mind, knowing you and your tenants’ rights, along with the legal process for when rent… Continue reading What to Do if a Tenant Stops Paying Rent | UK Rent Arrears
Should I Join a Landlords Association? Landlord Association Advantages
The UK’s rental sector is one of the most quickly evolving out there. Keeping up with ever-changing rules and legislation can often feel like an entire job by itself. Thankfully, landlords associations in the UK help to appease this issue and several others by providing a network of peers, contactable experts and a range of… Continue reading Should I Join a Landlords Association? Landlord Association Advantages
How to Get a Landlord Gas Safety Certificate | Gas Safety Responsibilities
As a landlord, you’re legally required to make sure the gas appliances, fittings and chimneys/flues in your property are safe for tenants. This can be verified through a gas safety certificate for each gas appliance in your rental property (with each certificate needing to be renewed every year). Without this, you run the risk of… Continue reading How to Get a Landlord Gas Safety Certificate | Gas Safety Responsibilities
Should You Let Your Rental Property as Furnished or Unfurnished? Landlord Guide
There are numerous factors for landlords and letting agents to consider when it comes to letting out a furnished or unfurnished property. You should consider the type of tenants you want to attract, how much you’ll charge for rent and your expenses. Furnished and unfurnished properties both possess unique advantages for landlords and letting agents… Continue reading Should You Let Your Rental Property as Furnished or Unfurnished? Landlord Guide
Rental Market Forecast – UK Housing Market Predictions for 2022
This report is an investigation into the current state of the UK’s rental market and what we can expect to see in 2022 and beyond. We’ve provided a summary of all our key findings below, along with explanations for each of these points. Rental growth is expected to continue rising The rental market experienced rapid… Continue reading Rental Market Forecast – UK Housing Market Predictions for 2022
Landlord Responsibilities: Bills, Maintenance and Repairs
As a landlord, knowing all your responsibilities is crucial to avoid getting into any awkward and tricky situations further down the road. Newbie and experienced landlords alike have plenty of queries surrounding what is and isn’t their responsibility. To ensure you aren’t caught out and can provide your tenants with a satisfying rental experience, we’ve… Continue reading Landlord Responsibilities: Bills, Maintenance and Repairs
What do Tenants Look For in a Rental Property? – 11 Most Important Things
Attracting quality tenants on long-term leases is one of a landlord’s most important tasks. The more high-quality tenants (those who pay their rent on time and abide by the property’s rules) that a landlord and/or letting agent can attract, the fewer void periods a property will have. However, competition is fierce, so these types of… Continue reading What do Tenants Look For in a Rental Property? – 11 Most Important Things