Letting Agent Talk
Factors to consider when hesitating about Rent or Buy.
“Renting is always cheaper than buying” is not always on the agenda. There are so many factors to consider when making this decision that it`s almost impossible to consider all the factors. Yet next are included some examples and useful tips that can help in your decision. Factor 1: The location of the property. Whether…
Alex Evans
Blundered to death by the Budget: the plight of private landlords.
Is Chancellor George Osborne trying to kill off small private landlords? He’d already stuck the knife in by pre-releasing news of the extra 3% stamp duty levy on second property purchases but I feel the knife was well and truly twisted with the introduction of the Lifetime Isa. I’ll start with a thought about the…
ARPM
How to Provide Student Accommodation Efficiently.
There’s no respite for student accommodation providers. From the date they move in, in September to moving out in the following summer there is always something to do, even vacant months are hectic. The only way to survive is to ensure your time is used as effectively as possible, this can be helped with various…
EAN Content
Subletting – A housing crisis for North West Landlords.
Subletting – the practice of an official tenant letting out part (or in some cases all) of their rented accommodation to another person, known as a ‘sub-tenant’. The meaning in legal terms is that the act of leasing the property comes from the tenant rather than the landlord. Most landlords will be well aware of…
Alex Evans
EU tells accidental landlords they “can’t afford” cheaper mortgages.
A little-known piece of EU legislation could see so-called accidental landlords refused cheaper mortgages – because they can’t afford them! The EU Mortgage Credit Directive, which comes into effect in the UK this month, is designed to prevent ‘risky’ mortgage lending and redefines landlord mortgages as “consumer lending”, making them subject to stricter lending criteria….
Alex Evans
Build To Rent – At Scale or At Risk?
It would be pretty difficult to have missed the meteoric rise of the PRS Build to Rent sector in the last 12 months. But in a country which places such huge emphasis on home ownership, is this new tenure model already doomed before it’s really begun? This was the topic at hand at the PRS…
Alex Evans
How to become a Property Manager.
One of the more hidden roles within the property industry is that of the property manager. Everyone wants to be a negotiator, showing luxury apartments and driving fancy cars, but without the support of a residential property manager, none of that is possible.A residential property management company looks after property portfolios on behalf of its…
Alex Evans
Legionella Risk Assessments – WHY BOTHER?
Ok; so lets tackle the all important question: as a landlord do you have to carry out a legionella risk assessment on your property? Answer: Yes If you are a landlord and rent out your property (or even a room within your own home) then you have legal responsibilities to ensure the Health and Safety…
Alex Evans
Mind the (rental) gaps.
We know there is a gap in the rental market – a void that needs filling by more quality homes for private rent – but there’s an impending gap in the skills market too. With thousands of privately rented units being constructed across the country under the Build to Rent initiative, the demand for professional…
ARPM
Precise Mortgages ups age limit on second charge buy to let mortgages.
The specialist lender, Precise Mortgages, has announced this week that it will be raising its upper age limit on all first or second charge buy to let mortgages to an outstanding 110 years’ old. This follows the initial move made by the lender to change its criteria on first charge buy to let loans, in…
Enness Private
National Landlord Investment Show in Colchester – March 2nd 2016.
We are delighted to be returning to Essex for a 3rd time after successful National Landlord Investment Show in Colchester. Our shows are all about connecting Landlords, Investors, Developers & Property Professionals with industry leaders and suppliers who can help with all aspects of buy-to-let. Over 40+ companies will be exhibiting on the day, seminars…
Alex Evans
Trying to sell your tenanted property?
We all know it can be a stressful time when putting your house up for sale, but does it make things harder having a tenant there? We have compiled a couple of things you will need to be aware of in terms of your tenants’ rights. Unfortunately you can’t just kick your tenants out because…
Alex Evans
Tips for Finding the Right Buy-to-Let Tenant.
The right tenant can bring a great amount of relief to any landlord as it will save them time and money. The perfect tenant will pay their rent on time and look after the property while they will also want to stay at the property for some time which can help to avoid periods where…
Mark Burns
How To Make Your Buy-To-Let A Success.
Buying a property with a view to renting it out can be very profitable when done right but also extremely costly and stressful if you don’t know what you are doing. Let’s take a look at some tips to help you avoid some common buy-to-let pitfalls and become a successful landlord. Be Professional Once you…
Alex Evans
How to handle disputes with your tenant
As a landlord, you have extensive responsibilities and chances are, at some point you may be faced with issues that need resolving. We have compiled a few ideas that may be able to help you figure out things with your tenant and could possibly stop world war three from happening! Keep positive If you start…
Alex Evans