The end of a tenancy agreement can be stressful for landlords. You need to make sure the property isnt vacant for long and there may be a need for repairs and maintenance. Then theres the deposit release process and decisions about whether you need to make any deductions. Landlords have a bad reputation when it comes to deposits. Many tenants think they have made unfair deductions or that their...
January 2023
Is Your London Home Overvalued? So, your home is on the market, youve decluttered, the sink is sparkling, and youre patiently waiting for potential buyers to come and view your property. A few people arrange appointments, but no one seems interested; its been weeks. Have you been hit by the curse of an overvaluation? Overpriced properties can sit on the market for months. Viewings become as rare...
Scam Alert - Common Tricks Used to Swindle Landlords – and How to Avoid Them Scammers are using increasingly sophisticated tactics to make a fast buck, often leaving landlords out of pocket or caught up in messy legal disputes. Read on to learn about the most common scams targeting landlords and how to protect your rental property. Falsifying documents The wonders of technology mean it’s much easier...
How to Choose the Right Buyer for Your Home ?Accept an offer from a fast-talker or a faffer, and your hopes for a speedy property deal could be scuppered. Agreeing a sale to the wrong buyer will cost you dearly. Here’s how to choose the right buyer. ?When it comes to property transactions, we often focus on the long list of questions buyers want answers to. ?What’s the local area like? Where are the...
Joint tenancies can be a great way for friends and couples to share costs and a steady source of income for landlords – but they’re not without their challenges. Friends can fall out, couples can split up, and rows about who used all the loo roll or spilt red wine on the carpet can escalate into toxic disputes. Sadly, the current cost of living crisis, which is causing much anxiety among renters,...
It’s safe to say, 2022 was a year full of change for landlords. The last 12 months have seen more buy-to-let landlords selling up than ever before despite the demand for rental properties surging. With new laws in force impacting landlords across the UK, the media has described such changes as a ‘war on landlords’, whilst tenants’ rights groups have applauded reforms around health and safety...