Category Archives: Advice for Landlords

3 ways to add value to your Lettings Business

Posted on May 8, 2013 by admin

Even though there is a huge demand for private rented accommodation in the UK right now, there is no reason for landlords to become laid back when it comes to adding value to their businesses. Furthermore, as there is so … Continue reading →

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4 ways to get Support as a Landlord

Posted on April 30, 2013 by admin

Being a landlord is often stressful – there is a large amount of expected from you and little time in which to do it, and so you could find yourself struggling every now and again. However, there is no need … Continue reading →

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A Guide to Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreements

Posted on April 2, 2013 by admin

An Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement is one of the most important documents when it comes to private rented accommodation – for both landlords and tenants! This is due to the fact that your Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement (AST) sets out … Continue reading →

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Basements in Buy to Let Investments

Posted on March 27, 2013 by admin

Investors are always looking for new ways to maximise the potential on their property and extending downwards with a basement or cellar extension is becoming an increasingly attractive option for many landlords.

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House Rules and Your Tenants

Posted on March 11, 2013 by admin

Even with the clearest contracts some things always remain unsaid between landlords and tenants, and the boundaries of what is acceptable and what is not isn’t always easy to convey. A lot of landlords use the idea of ‘house rules’ … Continue reading →

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Internet Problems for Landlords

Posted on March 5, 2013 by admin

Tenants these days are absolutely reliant on the internet, and downtime can easily ruin their day. Many tenants now work from home or have businesses on the side that they depend on their home broadband for and even without work, … Continue reading →

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Banking for Landlords

Posted on February 28, 2013 by admin

Administration is a massive burden for many landlords and the only way to make it easier is often more administration! Unfortunately, banking is just one of those things, and without a clear finance strategy in place, scrambling around with various … Continue reading →

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Feedback for Landlords

Posted on February 22, 2013 by admin

Being a landlord isn’t always about hardcore finance, making good margins and serious sales. A lot of it requires much softer skills that can make you a far stronger property entrepreneur, eventhough they might not always directly hit your bottom … Continue reading →

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Pest Problems

Posted on February 18, 2013 by admin

Few things worry tenants more than pests and whether it’s mice, woodworm or wasps, you’ve got a problem on your hands. You can expect that tenants will call you pretty quickly if they find a pest infestation and you should … Continue reading →

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Financial Forecasts for Landlords

Posted on February 11, 2013 by admin

Unless you’re a landlord letting a serious and sizeable property portfolio, it’s quite unlikely you’ll have enlisted an accountant for anything more than the yearly tax return. Almost certainly you won’t have thought about financial forecasts. However, having a good … Continue reading →

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