Find the gap: how to create the buy-to-let niche that’s perfect for you
5 minute readBuy-to-let is undergoing a massive transformation right now. Poor-quality homes are getting squeezed out by tightening legislation, and short-term profiteering has fallen away through changing tax laws. As a result, many landlords...
Renting to sharers: how to prepare your property and get the legals right
6 minute readDemand for rental homes rose by around 25% in 2022, and competition among tenants is hotter than ever as potential buyers wait and see what house prices will do. As rents continue to rise from a shortage of property, more and more...
Selling your rental home: plan the perfect exit without losing your tenant or income
7 minute readAlthough rents are going through the roof, yields are getting higher, and there’s massive demand from tenants, many landlords are selling their rental homes. For some, it’s part of their long-term plan, but for others, it’s...
Landlord expenses: use our expert guide to claim back every cost you’re entitled to
6 minute readHow many tax allowances do you think you can claim from owning a rental property? The truth might pleasantly surprise you. Being a landlord is a business, but from our experience, not every landlord knows what they’re entitled...
The landlord lingo buster part two: mid-tenancy checks, rent reviews, tax talk, and getting your property back
7 minute readYour tenants have moved in, you’ve protected their deposit, and the first month’s rent is in the bank. So what comes next? Following on from Part One of our Landlord Lingo Buster, Part Two is all about effective management to...
The landlord lingo buster part one: set your tenancy up the right way and keep your property legal
8 minute readDo you know your ARLA from your elbow? Or how about a GSR from the TDS? If you don’t, you’re not alone. Just like every industry, the lettings world has its own particular lingo to master, with plenty of phrases, abbreviations...
How to be a landlord: our top tips to build a portfolio of five or more buy-to-lets
7 minute read2022 saw the highest proportion of property sales to investors since 2016, with landlords accounting for 12.2% of the market. Surprised? Well, it’s not so unbelievable when you look at what’s happening. Interest rates have
Buy-to-let or pensions: which has the profit, freedom, and security that’s right for you?
6 minute read“Being a landlord might still pay better than a pension” - that was the arresting headline in The Telegraph that caught our attention recently. Pensions have certainly been squeezed, with workplace pension pots shrinking and...
Landlord tax tips: allowances to claim, efficient expenditure & easier accounting
6 minute readWith the annual tax return deadline a couple of months off, what better time to explore preparing in advance to avoid all that late-night uploading on January 31st? Using the tips in our handy guide, you can make a start right...
Staying In At Christmas: Our Yuletide Guide to Enjoying The Festive Season At Home
6 minute readSurvived the work Christmas party - tick. Aced the Christmas shopping - tick. Overindulged at Christmas dinner - tick. Now you’ve successfully completed every yuletide tradition, what are your plans for the rest of the year? If...