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Date: 22/6/21 Category: Landlord Advice

Whether you're a buy to let investor, an accidental landlord or just new to the game... It's not always as easy as the Guru's make it out to be. However, there are many free resources out there which aim to make things easier. We've decided to take a bit of time and list our 3 favourite...

Date: 19/6/21 Category: Landlord Advice

Right to rent checks have been around since 2014 under the immigration act. These checks are here for landlords to ensure tenants can legally rent your residential property in the UK [1]. This means all new tenants must go through a right to rent check, even if the landlord believes they have an...

Date: 13/4/21 Category: Landlord Advice, Lettings News

As restrictions are beginning to lift across the UK, we're starting to get a taste of a more "normal" lifestyle. With these latest changes, the Government have updated their guidance for Letting Agents and Landlords. Understandably the safety of tenants and those involved in the rental...

Date: 10/3/20 Category: Inventory Services, Landlord Advice, Tenancy Tips

You've taken the time to put in all the floodgates to protect your property. The property insurance A trusted property manager The tenant referencing An ironclad Inventory & Check In report of the properties condition And finally, the corresponding Check Out is the icing on...

Date: 18/2/20 Category: Landlord Advice

During the midst of storm Ciara we received a question about storm damage. Who’s responsible for repairing and paying for damage that happens to a rented property due to a storm? The questions sounds like it has a straightforward answer “The landlord” I hear you cry.  In...

Date: 27/2/19 Category: Landlord Advice

Purchasing a buy to let investment is a desirable option due to the steady return a rental property provides over time. With more people in the UK choosing to rent rather than buy means landlords are rarely short of tenants and getting a property in the right location can put one in high demand....

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Date: 17/1/19 Category: Landlord Advice

,No matter how well tenants look after their rented property, the entropy of life will leave its mark on a property’s condition. It is normal for things to wear and degrade over time. This is where fair wear and tear comes into play. This is recognized by the lettings industry at large....

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Date: 18/12/18 Category: Landlord Advice

A schedule of condition can be defined as a factual record of the condition of a dwelling. In effect, all our reports include one of these. This includes inventories, check ins and check out reports. Our schedule of condition is a signed declaration document. The tenant will sign this if present...

Tenants with pets title
Date: 13/12/18 Category: Landlord Advice

It is not uncommon for landlords and letting agents to not allow tenants with pets into rented properties. Usually, it is found the landlord or letting agent is worried about the property being damaged. The question of keeping the property clean also comes up when landlords and letting agents...

Top 5 apps for landlords
Date: 11/12/18 Category: Landlord Advice

Whether you are an accidental landlord, let properties to earn supplemental income or a full-blown professional landlord. There are many applications on the market that make the whole process easier. Below we have selected our top 5 apps for landlords that will help enhance your letting...

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