Badly managed: Five signs that it’s time to change your managing agent
5 minute read posted on 4th Nov 2024Using an agent to manage your rental property should leave you full of confidence and free of stress, with reliable long-term tenants, full legal compliance, and efficient maintenance and repairs. Unfortunately, that's not every...
Too late for buy-to-let in Salisbury? Not when you copy the new generation of landlords
6 minute read posted on 22nd Oct 2024Average rental yields hit a ten-year high in the summer of 2024, fuelled by massive demand from tenants and an ever more acute shortage of homes. That data comes from a survey by Paragon Banking of 800 landlords that also revealed...
Renting out your home in Wilton: getting it right for legal, financial and personal peace of mind
6 minute read posted on 7th Oct 2024Whether by plan or by accident, renting out your own home could be better for you than selling. Perhaps you're relocating for work, heading off on an exciting adventure, or looking to create an extra income stream while moving on...
The Renters’ Rights Bill: our must-read guide to what it means for landlords in Salisbury
6 minute read posted on 23rd Sep 2024As The Renters' Rights Bill sets out to reshape the private rental sector, sweeping changes are on the horizon for landlords and tenants. The government is pushing to pass the Bill by summer 2025, so if you’re a current or...
Landlord dream team: who do you need by your side for an easy landlord life in Salisbury
5 minute read posted on 9th Sep 2024They say teamwork makes the dream work, and being a landlord is no exception. Having great people working for you gives you the most precious commodity of all - time. Time to spend with your family, on personal passions, or...
Fines for landlords: essential tips and guidance to avoid costly penalties
6 minute read posted on 29th Aug 2024Today, being a landlord or a managing agent is expected to be a highly professional and conscientious business, with severe consequences for ignoring the rules. Fines for landlords can run into tens of thousands of pounds, but...
Rules for renters: our landlord guide to your tenant’s duties of care
6 minute readIf you want your tenant to look after your rental property correctly, it's unfortunately not enough to rely on them knowing every letter of the law around their responsibilities. What some might see as basic housekeeping or even...
What do tenants want? Five insider tips to maximise your rental home’s appeal and profit in Salisbury
6 minute readWhen times are good, it’s easy to think tenants will rent anything at any price. But when the market changes and there's more competition from other rental homes, a property can quickly lose its appeal. Outdated homes also mean...
Housemate headaches: how to calm conflicts between sharers at your rental property
5 minute readMore people than ever are sharing a rental home as rents keep rising and supply continually falls short of demand. Shared homes and HMOs (Houses in Multiple Occupation) have been highly profitable for landlords, but they also come...
Landlord profit boost: smart and smooth financial management for your buy-to-let
5 minute read“Look after the pennies, and the pounds will look after themselves.” It might be an old saying, but keeping a keen eye on the day-to-day finances of your rental property can pay huge dividends. But we’re not talking about...