How to get your rental property through winter with ease
As the UK enters the midst of winter British Gas has revealed that 49% of landlords and homeowners aren’t looking forward to the coming months. Anxieties about whether homes could withstand the freezing temps were paramount, with the majority of concerns regarding heating, hot water, burst pipes and overflowing gutters.
The Landlord’s Guide to Legal Requirements
According to recent stats one in seven UK adults now rents out a property as a second form of income. This rise in ‘part time’ landlords has created a £28 billion industry which generates an average monthly income of £678. Yet despite rising numbers many landlords fail to comply with legal requirements. To help you bring […]
Landlords face consequences of forgetful tenants…
A landlord has been left in a state of shock after he received a phone call from a loved up couple saying that his house had been burnt to the ground after they forgot to put out their romantic candles! When he first found his young tenants they seemed like the perfect candidates – employed, […]
6 ways to keep tenants safe and satisfied
As a landlord it’s your responsibility to ensure that your property meets a certain standard. To help you do this, we’ve come up with some useful tips and suggestions, from legal requirements to goodwill gestures. They’re simple, easy to achieve and will help keep your tenants both safe and satisfied.
Southwark Council Tops London’s Landlord List
As London’s largest local authority social landlord, Southwark Council is responsible for providing homes for over 55,000 tenants. According to the Southwark Council website, the organisation is “committed to making Southwark a great place for all 55,000 tenants and homeowners to live.” This includes a number of major promises designed to foster a fairer future […]
8 Mistakes New Landlords Make And How To Avoid Them
Being a first time landlord can be a daunting journey, with many newbies stumbling at some pretty common pitfalls. To help ensure your first landlords experience is as smooth as possible, we’ve put together a list of eight rookie errors and how to avoid them.