Remember the importance of gas safety in rented homes
This week is the Gas Safe Register’s annual Gas Safety Week. As a landlord, you should understand how this is important for the health and safety of your tenants. Incorrectly fitted and serviced appliances can cause gas leaks, fires, explosions, and carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Carbon monoxide is produced...
Gas safety information for tenants in the private rental sector
As a tenant, there are certain steps you can take to make your rented home gas safe. The Gas Safety Register, the official list of gas engineers who are legally allowed to work on gas, provides the following advice: Ask to see your Landlord’s Gas Safety Record. Your landlord...
A landlord’s guide to creating a tenancy agreement
Landlords need to have a tenancy agreement created before tenants move in. This should state the terms and conditions of the tenancy and be signed by both the landlord and the tenant(s) it applies to. This is important to establish everyone’s responsibilities and expectations. You can obtain an existing...
Three questions to ask yourself when becoming a landlord
Becoming a landlord can be done as a full-time venture or part-time alongside another job. As such, it might not be the right for everyone. We’ve explored the following three questions you might ask yourself when looking to invest in the private rental sector: Why should I become a...
Landlord responsibilities: Gas, fire, and electrical safety
Maintaining a buy-to-let property involves many landlord responsibilities. It is important to ensure the home is safe for your tenants. Gas, fire, and electrical safety are three areas that you need to pay attention to. We’ve put together the following information for landlords in England: Gas safety in residential...
Becoming a student landlord: Our five tips to help you get started
If you own a property or you’re looking to invest near a university, you may want to consider becoming a student landlord. You’ll find tenants will typically stay between one to three years and that new people will always be moving to the area to take their place. There...
Tips to help property owners prepare before selling a house
When selling a house, there are plenty of factors to consider. Here are a few tips that we wanted to share: Get a valuation It is important that you understand the value of your property. If you put it on the market for too high a price, you may...
Tenant conflict and how landlords can handle difficult situations
Tenant conflict can occur for a number of reasons. Even those with a good landlord-tenant relationship can come across issues now and again. Whether there has been a disagreement that needs to be resolved or you’ve received complaints from a neighbour, how you react is important. Situations vary, but...
Tips for becoming a property investor and a landlord
If you are entering the buy-to-let market for the first time, it makes sense to first research what it means to be a property investor and a landlord. We’ve put together the following tips to help you prepare: Investing in the right property type Being a property investor involves...
Personal safety at work and what this means in 2020
In July 1986, estate agent Suzy Lamplugh went missing after meeting with a client to show them around a house in Fulham, London. Since then, the Suzy Lamplugh Trust, founded by her parents, has been raising awareness about the importance of personal safety. This began as a concern to...