Letting Agent Talk
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
7 in 10 landlords are yet to understand their obligations under new “Right to Rent” rules?
With the threat of a fines of £3,000 it would appear that Landlords should be well up on knowing who are renting their homes and if they are entitled to do so… Though is it fair to say that 70% of landlords will not fully understand their obligations re Right to Rent? The Government have…
Christopher Walkey
The Merseyrail Rental Map 2016.
You may remember that back in November we featured the ManchesterMetrolink Rent Map from the Digital Media Team. Two months later they’re at it again, this time turning their hands to Merseyside. Using the Merseyrail network they’ve listed the average monthly cost for a two-bedroom property based on the postcode of each station. You can view the image in full by clicking…
Alex Evans
Tax Changes to Affect Landlords in 2016.
Following last year’s Budget announced by George Osbourne, we have had to come to terms with the fact that Mortgage Interest Relief for residential landlords will be restricted to the basic income tax of 20%. In addition, landlords will no longer be entitled to a wear and tear allowance for furnished properties. Under the current…
Alex Evans
Visit properties regularly to stamp out multiple sub-tenants.
Recent news released from the NLA (National Landlords Association) reported that almost half of the tenants occupying rental property also partake in subletting that is not known by their landlords. This illegal practice is a growing trend, especially as immigration in to the UK continues to rise and costs landlords £1,000’s in costs for repairs…
Christopher Walkey
How to take care of the home interior when you live in a rental
Living in a rental is just as a responsible task as living in your own home. You need to maintain the place, pay the bills, provide repairs when necessary, etc. The fact that you don’t own the apartment may tempt you to do very little to preserve its possessions. It’s not advisable you do so,…
Repair Tips For Landlords from @Fixflo:
Investing in property may be seen as a safe way to make money, but it can be an expensive one too! If you’re new to buy to let you’ll quickly find out that the costs don’t stop once you’ve purchased the property. While ensuring that rent covers your fixed outgoings (mortgage, insurance, service charge etc) is…
Alex Evans
What to look for in a buy to let.
One of the most frequent questions I get asked from would be Landlords, what is the best type of property to buy? It is also the most sensible question to ask yourself. Purchasing a property to most people is the biggest item they will have ever bought in their life. If you’re buying it to…
Alex Evans