My tenants want a tumble dryer, do I have to buy one? Technically… no. Legally, you don’t have to provide a tumble dryer, but it’s worth considering as it may be in your long-term best interests. Have your tenants raised this as an issue? We always recommend keeping communications open with your tenants, so if …
Hope for the best While it is probably still too soon to start talking about the festive season, the nights are starting to draw in and there is a distinctive autumnal chill in the air. Now is a good time to start thinking about ensuring your properties are prepared for winter, whether you are a …
However, this can really vary depending on the type of area your property is in and the type of tenant you’re looking for. Who are you looking for? To answer this question, it’s best to figure out what sort of tenants you’re hoping to attract. Would they want furniture provided? For example, if your property …
There have been lots of changes in the world of fees, and great news – long gone are the days when moving house would cost you thousands! This change means that all you are now allowed to be charged for is: The rent Your deposit (see below!) A holding fee, which must be returned to …
Despite the distractions of the pandemic, Brexit and the ongoing petrol crisis, climate change is still very much on the political agenda. As it should be – the worst impacts of climate change could be irreversible by 2030, which goes some way to explaining why members of Insulate Britain are gluing themselves to the M25. …
As crime levels soar, how protected are you? Many of us have mixed feelings about heading back into the office after working-from-home for so long. But could the move away from the dining room table desk actually be impacting the safety of your home? Warnings have come as new data shows that burglaries have surged …
Before you go any further though, it is a really good idea to speak to your tenants. It goes without saying that you should let them know what is going on and keep them up to date with any plans – whatever you choose to do you need them on side – however you may …
This week we met landlord Sandra Lester, a retired mental health nurse who has invested in multiple properties over the years, but sadly has struggled through the pandemic. She spoke to us about her journey so far: How did you take your first step onto the landlord ladder? I began over 12 years ago after …
Could small-time landlords follow in the footsteps of a King and a former Prime Minister? You may think you’d like to, but think again… Many of us have read through the recently released Pandora Papers, that reveal the dealings of the world’s wealthiest individuals. Unsurprisingly, it makes for some eye-opening reading. The juicy files reveal …
MPs are more likely to be earning money from being a landlord than any other second income – and the PM is among them. As the Conservative party conference gets into full swing, Michael Gove will use his speech to hint at plans to offer greater protections for private sector tenants, despite nearly 20% of …
