Trusting a third-party with potentially your biggest asset, and potentially paying up to 12% of your income for the privilege, is a leap of faith and it’s not something you enter into lightly So, with average costs coming out at anything from 8-12%, why are landlords still handing over the reins to agents? We asked …
Property is a wise investment and has been for a long time. But it is possible to fail as a landlord, so our latest series will break down the pitfalls – and how to avoid them! If you’re a landlord, you’re probably focused on the pros – investing in property can supplement your income, provide …
Autumn has arrived, and with it comes the approaching update on interest rates by the Bank of England. With less than two weeks left until September 21st, now is a great moment to provide an overview of the latest Buy-to-Let (BTL) Mortgage News and delve into the current market predictions. Throughout this year, the interest …
The simple answer is that it is hard to predict, due to a multitude of factors. However, inflation HAS dropped quicker than expected, which is good news, so the base rate may not change and could hold steady at 5%. If it DOES increase, it’s unlikely to hit the heights previously feared. BUT! That doesn’t …
What are the pros and cons of working with an agent? Emi Steadman joins us to talk about: We’re also joined by Mashroom’s Chris Potts to talk about what’s really worrying landlords today and the best advice for them. As always, we’ll also be covering the latest news, so join us for your regular landlord …
The loss of Section 21 is like the never-ending story, there has been talk of no fault evictions being on the way out for literally years, but it really does look like Section 21’s days are numbered now The Rental Reform Bill recently went before Parliament, so it’s finally happening. But will it really affect …
We all know Life Insurance pays out on death, but what happens if you fall critically ill? Are you covered then? If you were diagnosed with a life-threatening illness or had a severe accident, do you have the financial buffer to support yourself and continue to cover your outgoings? Additional cover like Critical Illness or …
No one wants a tenancy dispute, so how can you avoid them or make them run more smoothly if they do happen? We caught up with Lisa Williamson, senior partner at Independent Adjudication Services, to get the lowdown on how to manage any issues that may arise if you and your tenant decide to part …
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 …
