Practicalities of Renting

From 1st October 2008, all rental properties in England and Wales have needed an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). An EPC allows any...

Being a landlord is sometimes a thankless task, and there’s a lot that you need to know about the legislation, your responsibilities as a landlord,...

It sounds like a very tempting proposition – buying a property, renting it out to somebody, and just watching the extra income come rolling in. But...

If you think that letting your property out might be the answer to your problems, think very carefully before you make any rash decisions. It might...

Landlords do sometimes seem to have a somewhat unfairly bad reputation, and there is no shortage of horror stories about bad experiences from the...

If you’ve decided to let your home out as a holiday home, you need to make sure it’s ready for paying guests. Check all the rooms in the house, the...

According to the law, there are certain requirements that you have to abide by as a landlord when it comes to the upkeep of your property. If you...

Most of the rules that apply to letting out a property full time still apply to you, so it’s not just an easy option and you’ll definitely need to...

Many people who are looking for properties to rent also have a pet to take into consideration and as many landlords specify that no pets are...

The first and most obvious thing that you need to think about when you’re considering taking in a lodger is whether you realistically believe that...

In these uncertain times, any scheme that guarantees you an income can sound like manna from heaven, and it’s easy to see why many landlords are...