What Information Has to Be Saved to the Private Rented Sector Database?
3 minute read posted on 21st Feb 2025The Renters' Rights Bill introduces a significant change for landlords: the establishment of a mandatory Private Rented Sector (PRS) Database. This digital platform aims to centralise essential information, promoting transparency...
Will I Still Be Able to Increase the Rent During a Tenancy?
3 minute read posted on 19th Feb 2025The Renters' Rights Bill introduces new rules on how landlords can increase rent during a tenancy. If you own rental property in Salisbury, Wilton, or Warminster, it's essential to understand these changes to ensure compliance and...
Mid-tenancy inspections in Salisbury: why they matter, what to check, and how to get them right
6 minute read posted on 18th Feb 2025Do you really need to carry out mid-tenancy inspections? Well, yes you do, and here’s why. Aside from being an excellent opportunity to nurture the relationship with your tenant, carrying out regular mid-tenancy inspections at...
How Much Notice Will Landlords and Tenants Need to Give to End a Tenancy?
3 minute read posted on 13th Feb 2025The Renters' Rights Bill introduces significant changes to the notice periods required for ending tenancies, affecting both landlords and tenants. Understanding these new requirements is crucial for ensuring compliance and...
How Does a Section 8 Eviction Work?
5 minute read posted on 12th Feb 2025If you are a self-managing landlord in the Salisbury, Wilton, or Warminster areas, understanding the Section 8 eviction process is crucial for effectively managing your rental properties. A Section 8 notice, under the Housing Act...
How to get more rent: high-impact, low-cost upgrades to maximise your buy-to-let profits
5 minute read posted on 3rd Feb 2025You don't need to spend a fortune to revitalise your rental property’s performance and transform its place in the market. A simple but often overlooked strategy is to target more affluent tenants, and by upgrading the experience...
What Happens if My Tenant Serves Notice on Day 1 of the Tenancy?
5 minute read posted on 30th Jan 2025For landlords, this scenario can feel like a worst-case nightmare. After all the time, energy, and expense involved in getting a new tenant moved in, receiving notice from your tenant on day one is disheartening, to say the least....
Landlord licensing: Is your rental property affected, and which licence do you need?
5 minute read posted on 20th Jan 2025Many landlords have no idea whether their rental property requires a license, which is why many get caught out. There are different rules around the UK for landlord licences, and local authorities aren't always as communicative or...
Should you self-manage? The pros and cons of doing everything yourself as a landlord
5 minute readA budget-conscious mindset is sensible for any business, and self-managing your rental homes can feel like a straightforward way to boost your bottom line. But do you have the full picture? Like you, we watch our outgoings, but we...
Buy-to-let business time: Why tens of thousands of landlords are forming limited companies
6 minute readMore landlords than ever set up a limited company in 2024, with more than 46,000 new registrations between January and September of companies created to hold rental homes. If nothing else, the numbers show just how popular...