A landlord’s guide to garden maintenance for rented homes
As well as looking after the inside of your property, remember to inspect outside. Landlord garden maintenance may only be doable periodically, but the tasks involved can be much the same as you already do at home! Read our guide on landlord garden maintenance for our tips on keeping...
Five tips to help prevent pets in rented homes from being a problem
People across the UK love pets, and those who rent are no exception. Some landlords and letting agents put a blanket ban on pets because it’s easier. However, it can be simple to introduce extra measures to allow reliable tenants to keep pets. There are a number of factors...
Landlord periodic inspections: A checklist for your property
Performing periodic inspections throughout the year can help to ensure that your let is being looked after. Your priority as a landlord might be to undertake reference checks, have the tenancy agreement signed and the new tenants settled into their new home. However, it’s also important to keep up maintenance...
Independent marketing tips for landlords as an alternative to letting agents
Although letting agents might be a tenant’s first port of call when looking for a new home, there are other methods for advertising your property. By advertising independently, there is potential for both landlords and tenants to save money. There is no guarantee that one method will work better...
Four gifts to buy a landlord this Christmas
If you’re looking to buy a gift this Christmas for a friend or family member to help them in their career as a landlord, you may find our suggestions useful! Their needs and wants can change depending on the nature of their portfolio. However, we’ve put together a list...
Landlord tips for fire safety in private rented homes
As a private landlord, you have a legal obligation to ensure your rented home is safe for your tenants to live in. This includes fire safety. We’ve put together the following tips to provide you with some factors to consider when it comes to fire safety in private rented...
The importance of tenant safety in private rented homes
Landlords are legally required to provide safe homes for tenants. It’s important to understand what tenant safety involves, so we’ve put together some examples. There is only so much you can do to prepare your property, and the rest is down to the common sense of those living there....
Preparing your property for winter and keeping your tenants safe
During the winter, there can be a number of seasonal issues to be aware of. Consider what you might need to do to keep your tenants safe and your property looked after. Preparing your property for winter might help to reduce costs and the likelihood of needing to claim...
Four property tips to help landlords prepare for potential flooding
We all know that the UK can experience heavy rain. Certain areas can particularly suffer from such extreme weather. If you can prepare for potential flooding, you may be in a position to act more efficiently. Too much rain isn’t appreciated by anyone, property owners included. It can be...
Four landlord tips for looking after a tenancy
Whether you’re new to letting properties or have years of experience, you may benefit from our list of tips for looking after a tenancy. From legislation pitfalls to property maintenance problems, it can be costly to make mistakes. We hope the following tips help: 1. Tenant background checks are...