The ideal situation for any property investor is to keep their property(ies) filled with good, long-term tenants. In case you missed it, we outlined some good ways of doing this here. However, at times, this simpl…
Whatever your situation, it’s never good to lose a tenant. With ever-increasing tenant-find fees, wear and tear costs, one-off repairs / updates and the possibility of a vacant property, high tenancy turnover has…
Many people take good care of their rented homes, and some even improve them. But every landlord is ultimately taking a chance in handing temporary control of such a valuable asset to a stranger. The good news fo…
Whatever the neighbourhood, whatever the style and whatever the price, a prospective tenant has one question in mind when they look at your property: “could I see myself living here?” While it’s true that many ten…
What’s the most important factor for success as a landlord? Is it the location of your property? Its postcode? Access to local amenities? No, it’s none of these – in fact, it’s nothing to do with your property at…
A successful property investment normally means securing two things: (1) an in-demand property, and (2) reliable and responsible tenants. However, there’s another asset which can make or break your success as a la…
Section 24. It's been the talk of the property world for quite some time having first been introduced in 2015. Even so, its impact is still largely misunderstood by landlords, accountants and other professionals.…
The “art of selling” is something that we can all learn from, whether you’re outlining your skills to a new employer; convincing your partner that you need a weekend away; or explaining to the kids that eating car…
It would be fair to say that, as a nation, we’re obsessed with property. Everybody in the UK wants to get onto the property ladder; we’re constantly watching property renovation programmes; and Rightmove remains o…
When you’re selling a property, your agent may write about its “open aspect”, the “convenient location” or its “ample parking”. And when a buyer calls to register their requirements, they may list “four bedrooms”…
