Rent Increase Guide for Landlords and Tenants 2023: Rules for increasing rents in the UK
Reading Time: 6 minutes As the cost of living in the UK continues to rise, everyone is feeling the pinch. Rent increases are becoming increasingly common across the country, with many landlords opting to […]
Should I rent my property furnished or unfurnished? Pros and cons for buy-to-let landlords
Reading Time: 7 minutes Furnished or unfurnished? When advertising your rental property, will you provide furniture or let tenants kit it out themselves? Maybe you’ve made up your mind. Or perhaps you haven’t thought […]
How to break up with your letting agent: Understanding termination clauses, rights and fees for landlords
Reading Time: 9 minutes Most landlords aren’t asking for much. They want a professional service, from competent people, for a reasonable price. Delivering what’s promised is the least a person should expect from any […]
Airbnb vs Renting: Which is More Profitable for Landlords and Property Investors?
Reading Time: 6 minutes When you’re investing in property, you want to spend your money wisely and get a worthwhile return. The property market is not for the faint-hearted, especially when it comes to […]
How To Buy to Let – 2023 Advice Guide for UK Landlords
Reading Time: 9 minutes Knowing how to buy to let in the UK can be daunting. If you’re a first-time investor, you may not know where to begin. Even for experienced landlords, the buy-to-let […]
Landlord And Tenant Advice – Frequently Asked Questions When Renting Part 2
Reading Time: 5 minutes Landlord and tenant advice is something we give out on a daily basis. The lettings process can be confusing at times so it’s understandable that landlords and tenants often have many […]
What Tenants Want in a Rental Property: What Do Tenants Look For When Renting in 2023?
Reading Time: 6 minutes It’s important for landlords to understand what tenants want. What property features do tenants look for? What should landlords prioritise when purchasing a buy to let? What puts tenants off? […]
Renting Out Property in 2023: Why Do People Become Landlords?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Renting out property is a big decision and can be challenging. So why do people become landlords? Some fall into it accidentally, whilst others choose a buy-to-let for extra income […]
House Viewings for Buy to Let Landlords: Benefits of Doing Your Own Viewings
Reading Time: 4 minutes House viewings are an important part of the rental process. In a recent survey, 77% of landlords said they found conducting their own house viewings easy (UK Landlord Survey 2021). […]
What are Common Causes of Stress for Landlords?
Reading Time: 5 minutes In May, LettingaProperty.com conducted a survey of 20,000 UK landlords, to better understand their experience of letting property – their motivations, opinions, challenges, and concerns. Renting out property can be […]
Help For Landlords And Tenants – Frequently Asked Questions When Renting
Reading Time: 7 minutes [kc_row use_container=”yes” force=”no” column_align=”middle” video_mute=”no” _id=”650546″][kc_column width=”12/12″ video_mute=”no” _id=”300459″][kc_column_text _id=”480243″] Every day, landlord and tenants have questions that need answering. The lettings industry – and the 125+ laws that apply […]
The High Street’s Problem with Online Lettings – Told by a Former High Street Owner
Reading Time: 4 minutes LettingaProperty.com’s General Manager Jane Hill joins us again this month to reflect on her years as a high-street agency owner and discuss where the dislike for online agencies really comes […]
21 Life-Changing Hacks Every Landlord Should Know
Reading Time: 6 minutes As a self-managing landlord, cleaning your property can be a right pain. With everything else on your list, scrubbing stubborn stains and dealing with dreaded mould is a task you’d […]
Colder weather is here – How to Tackle Lettings in Winter
Reading Time: 3 minutes As winter takes hold and the nights become darker, landlords need to protect their homes. Wall to wall, each square metre of property will have a better chance of survival […]
Student landlords, it’s that time again
Reading Time: 4 minutes As students return to university, it isn’t long before the excitement of a new term dies down and they start to think about finding a student landlord for the following […]
Tenancy or Licence?
Reading Time: 5 minutes Tenancy or Licence? There is so much legislation with which both landlords and agents find that they now need to comply. It would be unusual if we did not see […]
Landlord’s Right To Access Property in UK 2022: Can Landlords Visit Without Tenant Permission?
Reading Time: 7 minutes A landlord’s right to access property is a contentious topic. It’s not unusual to hear about landlords being accused of trespassing or sued for unlawful entry by a disgruntled tenant. […]
Mould In A Rental Property – Who’s Responsible?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Mould in a rental property can cause serious health issues and therefore, should not be ignored by either landlord or tenant. The mould fungi have been identified as the source of many […]
How to add value to your home or rental property
Reading Time: 5 minutes Whether a buy-to-let investment or your main family residence, your property is probably your most valuable asset. You could potentially add value to your home by creating additional ‘living space’ […]
Buying Property at Auction – 6 Tips for Landlords
Reading Time: 3 minutes Whether you’re a first time landlord or just new to the auction scene, buying property at auction can seem a little overwhelming. To enter the auction room knowing you could […]
The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Rented Properties
Reading Time: 3 minutes According to the Office for National Statistics, around 60 people are killed every year in Great Britain as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning. Landlords legal obligations when it comes […]
No DSS! Closing the Door on Tenant Discrimination
Reading Time: 2 minutes Across the UK today, approximately 889,000 tenants in England receive housing benefit to help pay their rent and get by. And whilst the vast majority of these ‘housing-benefit’ tenants are […]
Asbestos in Rental Property: What Landlords Should Be Aware Of
Reading Time: 3 minutes Asbestos in rented property exists in significant numbers across the country. The long-term harmful effects of asbestos inhalation are well-known and the unsettling fact is that, despite being banned in […]
Renting Jargon – 50 Lettings Definitions for Landlords and Tenants in 2023
Reading Time: 9 minutes Residential lettings can be confusing. With over 160 laws and regulations related to renting, there’s a lot of complicated jargon thrown around. Landlords and tenants can not be expected to […]