What to Do if a Tenant Abandons Your Property
What to Do if a Tenant Abandons Your Property Property abandonment is a rare but complex issue that, if mishandled, can get a landlord in legal trouble. So, let’s look at the key things to consider if a tenant abandons your rental without notice. What is abandonment? When a tenant leaves a rental before the […]
Test Your Landlord Knowledge – How Would You Deal with These Dilemmas?
Test Your Landlord Knowledge – How Would You Deal with These Dilemmas? When it comes to being a successful landlord, it pays to heed the words of Forrest Gump. The slow-witted, kind-hearted fictional character played by Tom Hanks on the big screen uttered a phrase that should serve as a guiding motto for all landlords. […]
How AI Could Revolutionise Renting in Our Area
How AI Could Revolutionise Renting in Our Area Artificial intelligence (AI) is making tsunami-like waves across various industries, and the UK rental sector is no exception. For landlords, understanding how AI might shape the future of property management is important for maximising their investment and protecting their assets. Here’s a glimpse into the potential changes […]
Deposit Deductions: What a Landlord Can and Can’t Claim for
Deposit Deductions: What a Landlord Can and Can’t Claim for When a tenancy ends, there’s often confusion – and sometimes disputes – over what a landlord can claim as a deposit deduction. So, let’s look at what’s reasonable to claim and how to avoid deposit disputes in the first place. A landlord can deduct funds […]
Preparing to Leave Your Rental: Moving-Out Guide for Tenants
Preparing to Leave Your Rental: Moving-Out Guide for Tenants As we all know, moving home can be a stressful business. But you can avoid a frantic panic on the big day by starting your end-of-tenancy preparations sooner rather than later. With a little bit of planning and forethought, you can streamline the process and avoid […]
Rental Red Flags: Warning Signs Landlords Should Look Out For
Rental Red Flags: Warning Signs Landlords Should Look Out For If you’re a landlord, you can probably think of nothing worse than your rental sitting empty. The prospect of covering the mortgage and utility bills in between tenancies may keep you awake at night. And there are security implications too: a lengthy void period may […]
Secure Your Rental: A Landlord’s Guide to Summer Safety
Secure Your Rental: A Landlord’s Guide to Summer Safety When summer arrives, the issue of property security becomes even more relevant for landlords. The summer months provide more opportunity for thieves to take advantage of longer days, open windows and doors, and vacant properties. As a landlord, you need to protect your investment, but it’s […]
Five Factors to Consider when Setting Rent
Five Factors to Consider when Setting Rent Setting the correct rental price for your property is essential to attract the best tenants and maximise the return on your investment. Too high, and you won’t get that all-important awareness and interest. Too low, and you’ll be out of pocket. Here are five key considerations every landlord […]
Moving in with a partner
What Couples Need to Know before Moving In Together If you are currently renting and talk between you and your partner has turned to living together, there are a few practical things you should know first. Here at Pennington, we pride ourselves on being as helpful as possible, but this isn’t about relationship advice but rather […]
What Keeps Landlords Awake at Night? The Number One Lettings Challenge Revealed
One issue, above all else, causes landlords sleepless nights. Can you guess what it is? Could it be maintenance and repairs? Or maybe it’s worrying about the rent being paid on time? If you answered one of the above, thanks for playing, but you’re mistaken. The biggest challenge landlords currently face is abiding by government […]