How to Avoid Garden Disputes at Your Rental
Ensure everything stays rosy with your tenants by following these simple garden maintenance strategies. A garden can be a real drawcard at a rental property, helping to attract and keep good quality tenants. But garden maintenance can be a thorny subject and consistently ranks among the top five causes of end-of-tenancy deposit disputes*. So what […]
Rental Fraud Affects 5,000 People in a Year – New Report
New Home Office figures show there were 5,000 reported cases of rental fraud last year, alongside losses of £9 million. Here’s how tenants and landlords can protect themselves. With new figures revealing the scale of rental fraud in the UK, the Home Office has provided an insight into how scammers work and who they target. […]
Good News from the Buy-to-Let Mortgage Market
A rise in the number of landlords taking out buy-to-let mortgages shows that the market fundamentals in the lettings sector remain strong. As Chief Commercial Officer of buy-to-let lender Fleet Mortgages, Steve Cox is a numbers man. And after crunching the data released so far this year, he’s given his verdict on the outlook for […]
Six Key Questions to Ask Your Letting Agent
Don’t get just any letting agent to manage your investment property. Here are six useful questions to help you find a top professional. Are you looking to lighten your load as a landlord in 2025? Finding the perfect letting agent is your first step towards a year of hassle-free property management. The right agent saves […]
Getting The Best Out of Joint Tenancies: Tips for Landlords
Many landlords will find themselves managing joint tenancies. Here are some tips on how to get the best out of them. It’s easy to understand why joint tenancies are so popular with renters in the UK. Sharing a tenancy with a friend, partner or family member means you can split the bills and divide up […]
A Landlord’s Guide: Top Tips for a Smooth Move-In
Welcoming a new tenant can be exciting for landlords, but it also requires careful preparation to ensure a smooth transition. A well-prepared property makes a great first impression and can set the tone for a successful tenancy. Here are five key steps landlords should take before handing over the keys. Begin with a thorough inspection. […]
Three Easy-to-Do New Year Resolutions for Your Home
If you want to reset or refresh your life in the year ahead, why not make some property resolutions? New Year’s resolutions like losing weight or joining the gym are so last year. This year, why not do it differently? Make some New Year’s resolutions for your home. Here are a few to put on […]
Cuckooing: Could Your Tenant and Rental Property Be Targeted?
Cuckooing is a heartless crime that puts your tenant’s wellbeing at risk and leaves you, as the landlord, facing an array of legal issues. So, if you own a rental property, here’s what you need to know. What is it? The term ‘cuckooing’ refers to when a criminal gang moves into someone’s home and uses […]
Landlords – How to Do the Basics Brilliantly
Have you ever wondered how some landlords seem to run successful portfolios and others don’t seem to crack the rental property puzzle? In our experience, we’ve seen what the best do that the rest don’t. And the answer is surprisingly simple; they do the basics brilliantly. The best landlords have weathered many storms over the […]
How Inflation Influences the Property Market
The latest Consumer Prices Index (CPI) released by the Office for National Statistics revealed that inflation increased from 1.7% in September to 2.3% in October. But how exactly does inflation impact the property market? There is a link. But it is not quite as simple as it might seem. When inflation rises or falls, it […]