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...
Inventory essentials: All you need to avoid disputes and protect your rental property in Salisbury
6 minute readNo inventory, no claim. That's about the long and the short of it if you end up in dispute with your tenant and want to make a deduction from their security deposit. Much more than just a list of items, an inventory is your only...
Badly managed: Five signs that it’s time to change your managing agent
5 minute readUsing 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 readAverage 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 readWhether 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 readAs 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 readThey 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 readToday, 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...