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...
Choosing a buy-to-let in Salisbury: how to pick the right investment property and market for you
5 minute readRental yields have risen to their highest level since 2018, with three consecutive quarters of growth taking the UK average to 6.1%, according to a new survey of landlords by Paragon Bank. It’s great to see national data...
Net zero lettings: will they ever happen, and what do they mean for landlords?
6 minute readCast your mind back to 2022, and you might remember a loud fanfare over levelling up the UK’s rental homes as part of the Government's target to reach net zero by 2050. Back then, the rhetoric was that all tenancies created from...
Needy tenants: how to empower them more so they call you less
6 minute readDo you feel you've got high-maintenance or needy tenants? Well, you're not alone! We get so many calls from landlords tearing their hair out over constant requests to fix simple maintenance issues that their tenants are...
Tenant moving out? Some words of advice before reletting your property too fast
5 minute readTenants move out for all manner of reasons, whether they're getting married, needing more space, relocating, or going their separate ways. But before rushing to replace them for a same-day changeover, it's worth stepping back to...
A landlord's best friend: how to find the perfect letting agent or property manager in the Salisbury & Wilton area
6 minute readA brilliant letting agent or property manager can have a profoundly positive impact on your life as a landlord, from enjoyment to profit to spare time, but how do you find the perfect one? Maybe you'd check the neighbourhood for...
Raising the rent: how to renegotiate a higher rate without losing your tenant
6 minute readIs there anything trickier than a rent review with a tenant you want to keep? It's little wonder so many landlords leave things as they are, no matter how far behind the market their income falls. Eventually, though, an...
Selling to your tenant: everything you need to know to cut the best deal
6 minute readWhen opportunity knocks, it’s not always clear whether to say yes or no, particularly when it’s unexpected or means changing your plans. Selling to your tenant could be one of those times, and even if you’re planning to be a...
Damage or wear & tear? Which counts as which, and what can you claim back?
6 minute readJust like a friend you haven’t seen for a long time, your rental property will look older when you get it back at the end of a tenancy, and the difference can be jarring if you haven’t visited for a while. Regardless of...