Blog: Landlords

Landlords are always asking us how they can make their property more attractive to professional tenants, and no wonder. It’s a lucrative market of high-earning people who’ll pay a premium rent for the right home. But what...

There are many different models for buy-to-let but a proven winning formula is to buy a property in need of renovation, upgrade the specification, then release the increased equity to fund the next buy-to-let project. Homes in...

As we approached the beginning of 2021, hopes were high of a return to normal, with Covid and Brexit seemingly in the rear-view mirror. But the year turned out very differently, and both have continued to feature strongly in...

What are your plans for your buy-to-let business next year? Buying your first rental property? Upgrading your portfolio? Or expanding into new parts of the lettings market? Keeping up to date with market trends is the cornerstone...

Are you planning to move next year? If you are, you’ll probably be thinking about getting ready for viewings and how to help buyers fall in love with your home. Getting the highest possible price in the shortest period of time...

The weeks either side of New Year always involve some sort of clearing out. Whether you’ve hosted over the season, been a guest somewhere else or stayed at home for a quiet one, there are cards, wrapping, boxes and bottles to...

With the annual tax return deadline only a few weeks away, now is the perfect time to start preparing all your paperwork to avoid all that late-night uploading on 31st January! Using the tips in our handy guide, you can make a...

It’s the middle of November, and your thoughts are probably turning to putting your feet up for Christmas. But with the new year just six weeks off, it’s also natural and exciting to look forward to new beginnings, so what...

How often do you visit your rental property? When it comes to protecting the value of your property, mid-tenancy routine maintenance inspections help you stay on top of repairs, maintain a good relationship with your tenants and...

In the recent case of Northwood Solihull v Fearn & Ors the occupiers argued that a Section 8 notice of possession and a prescribed information certificate confirming adherence with tenancy deposit regulations were not valid as...