Practicalities of Renting...
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Energy Efficiency in Your Let Properties
From 1st October 2008, all rental properties in England and Wales have needed an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC).
An EPC allows any...
Getting a Landlord Accreditation
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, and other day to...
Is Being a Landlord Really Right For You?
It sounds like a very tempting proposition – buying a property, renting it out to somebody, and just watching the extra income come rolling in....
Is Your Property Rentable?
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 seem like the...
Keeping in Touch With Your Tenants
Landlords do sometimes seem to have a somewhat unfairly bad reputation, and there is no shortage of horror stories about bad experiences from the tenants point of...
Letting Your Home For the Holidays
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 garden, balconies...
Repairs and Maintenance on Your Let Property
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...
Rules on Letting Out Your Home for a Short Period
If you need to let your home out in the short term, but don’t want to make it a permanent arrangement, there are certain things that you will...
Should I Allow Pets in My Rental Property?
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...
Taking in a Lodger - the Pitfalls
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 you will be able...
The Pitfalls of Guaranteed Rental Schemes
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...
What to Do Before Your Tenant Moves In
So, you’ve decided that letting your property out is the way forward...how do you get the house ready for a potential tenant and ensure a...
