Whatever your feelings at the end of the tenancy, you may be worrying about the state of the property once it’s back in your possession Whatever the situation, there’s often a mixed bag of emotions – often heightened by the concern of what you are going to find when the tenant leaves the property. Will …
Whether you’re new to landlording or an old pro, we’ve got a comprehensive guide on everything you need in order to be legally compliant protected and have a smooth running tenancy. Tip #1: Know the Law Make sure you know everything you need to before you rent out a property. It sounds obvious, but you’d …
How do you feel about the thought of your family struggling with not only the emotional turmoil to death but the financial burden of the property portfolio you’ve left behind? Currently, around 1 in every 25 estates pay Inheritance Tax, but that’s not all your family will have to worry about. Could they pass the …
The Rental Reform Bill is a hot topic at the moment (it seems it always is, and rarely is it positive news)! But this week, the headlines have been, well, pretty damning. The Telegraph has described the bill as being the ‘final nail in the buy-to-let coffin’, which frankly, doesn’t leave much room for positive …
Rent to Rent sounds like a dream – but could it become a landlord nightmare? Whether it’s driven by tenants or landlords, the industry isn’t short of ‘innovative thinkers’ who will stop at nothing to create the outcome of their dreams, even if it turns the resulting property and legal structure into a bit of …
We’re joined by landlord legal rights expert Paul Shamplina to learn more about landlord rights of access and what to do about tenant damage. When it comes to getting landlord legal rights in place, there is nobody that understands the importance more than Landlord Action’s Paul Shamplina. Paul has joined us again to tackle some …
Now, rent to rent might sound like a dream come true for many landlords, but is it really as great for you as it sounds? What’s the catch? Landlords have plenty of other things on their plate and with rent to rent, your property is taken over by a managing agent or company and they …
What do investigations entail and what are the common errors you should avoid? As landlords, we hear a lot about tax, because, frankly, it’s a large and unavoidable elephant in the rental room. However, what’s rarely mentioned is what happens when it all goes wrong – which sadly, it does occasionally! Whether a blip in …
Calls for ever-stricter rules in Scotland There’s always plenty in the news for landlords to be paying close attention to, but this week, we have turned our attention to the illegal evictions – something that is really hitting the headlines north of the border. Citizens Advice Scotland is calling for harsh action to be taken …
When you do your taxes, have you ever thought about what might happen if HMRC looked into your latest tax return? It’s not easy to find anyone who relishes doing their accounts. It’s hardly a pastime that many of us look forward to sitting down and cracking on with. But, unfortunately completing HMRC’s requirements is …
