Viewing a property you’d like to rent can be exciting and overwhelming in equal measure. You may be distracted by the aesthetics or focused on checking the condition of the rooms but there are 8 less obvious but no less important questions you should ask while at the property. Print these out if you think you might forget!
Serving a Section 21 notice isn't merely about informing tenants of their departure; it's a labyrinth of legal intricacies that demand precision and expertise. Recent regulatory changes underscore the importance of having crucial documents in place and served correctly before initiating the eviction process otherwise you could find the notice served is invalid.
Exploring Buy-to-Let Ownership: Private vs. Limited Company Structures
In the ever-evolving landscape of property investment, landlords are constantly faced with decisions that can significantly impact their financial bottom line. Among these decisions, the choice between private ownership and holding buy-to-let properties through a limited company stands as a significant consideration.. Let's delve into the nuances of each approach, including the implications of higher mortgage rates on properties held in limited company names.
For those living in a rental property with an ever growing collection of items, storage can become an issue. On inspection, most tenancy agreements prohibit renters from drilling holes in walls, altering the layout in a property or installing fitted furniture, so adding extra storage will need more creative thinking.
National Empty Homes Weeks 2024 runs from 4th to 10th March this year and while the thrust of the event is to shine a light on bringing vacant dwellings back into use, the organisers offer support to all those who may have an empty property.
Attention Blackpool landlords,
Have you heard about the upcoming licensing scheme affecting properties in certain parts of town? If you're renting out homes in Bloomfield, Brunswick, Claremont, Talbot, Tyldesley, Warbreck, Waterloo, or Victoria, it's something you need to know about.
Buy-to-let has always been seen as a safe long-term investment strategy but over the last few years, the landscape has changed dramatically. As we move our way through 2024, however, the buy-to-let benefits are once again aligning. Here are five reasons property investment should be on your radar this year.
On the outside, selecting a good tenant may feel as simple as accepting the person who makes the highest offer, especially if the most recent news is to be believed. A survey undertaken for the New Economics Foundation found tenants were willing to go to extreme financial lengths to secure a rental property. As a result, landlords have had the luxury of waiting for the ‘highest bidder’ to emerge.
The safety of tenants has become of paramount importance in the private rental sector, and rightly so. One of the areas that has been improved immeasurably is electrical safety and now new guidelines have been issued to provide greater consistency when it comes to checks.
On 7th November 2023, the King’s Speech marked the opening of a new session of Parliament. In his first address of this nature, King Charles III announced the Government’s key priorities for the year ahead and with a General Election expected within the next 12 months, the contents were hotly anticipated.
We have been charting the progress of the Renters’ Reform Bill since it was announced in 2019 during Theresa May’s tenure as Prime Minister. In late October 2023, a little more progress was made and the Bill had its second reading in the House of Commons.
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