The phrase ‘rogue landlord’ has plagued the buy-to-let sector for decades and successive Governments have sought to rid the industry of unscrupulous operators. We may see some progress this year, as a… Read more…
When you’re a landlord, there is a fine balance between keeping your property comfortable and safe for your tenants and ensuring your income is not disrupted by unwarranted spending. Is it worth splas… Read more…
No landlord likes a void period – the phrase used to describe a period of time when a buy-to-let is empty and devoid of tenants. While it’s quite usual to have a couple of days of an empty property be… Read more…
If you have been holding on for the property market to peak, here is the news you’ve been waiting for. UK house prices have hit a record high, with Halifax reporting that the average home now costs in… Read more…
Lettings isn’t for everyone, as many landlords are discovering in a highly compliant, highly changeable sector. After a turbulent 18 months, the private rental sector is finding its new equilibrium –… Read more…
Although the maths is simple on the surface - the more bedrooms you have, the more rent you can charge – adding an extra bedroom to an existing buy-to-let for increased income needs consideration. In… Read more…
Summer may be a distant memory but what is still fresh in our minds are UK holidays and rediscovering what our own country has to offer. The staycation, as it’s been rebranded, has also left a lasting… Read more…
The Government has announced that notice periods for those wishing to evict tenants will soon return to pre-pandemic levels. From 1st October 2021, landlords wishing to serve either a Section 21 or Se… Read more…
What happens with sitting tenants? More often than not, a buy-to-let is an investment strategy that, one day, you will want to cash in. Unlike withdrawing money from an ISA or selling stocks and share… Read more…
