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Do you know what is the right property for you?   As a landlord, there are two ways to approach this critical decision; either what type of property do you feel comfortable owning or what type of tenant are you happiest dealing with? Both get you to the same starting point but they will give…

Do you know your Ideal Property Rental and why?   Having decided on the property strategy with a clear timescale you wish to follow, you will need to look in greater detail of what is involved. The most important factor is the location of the property and a thorough understanding of the area you have…

If buying a rental property consider these questions first.   The most important decision is going to be about your character and you as a person. What do you want to achieve out of investing in property and how much risk and hassle do you think you can reasonably handle comfortably? A higher return with…

How to Rent Guide   On Friday 24th March 2023, the government released the updated How to Rent Guide. Landlords should make sure that they give existing tenants this latest Guide in hardcopy or as a PDF (so long as the tenants have agreed to receive paperwork by email) whenever possible. It is a legal…

It`s so nice to be asked to do something proactive for a group of tenants renting a shared house on a long term let. To be honest it is rare to find tenants, whether friends or not, who plan for the upheaval of one of their group leaving. There are seven major things to consider…

Condensation & Mould – How can it be Treated? (Part 2)   As covered in part 1, damp and mould in domestic properties can lead to health issues. There are simple steps that both tenants and landlords can take to prevent damp and mould. Everyone living in the property, needs to have a basic understanding…

Condensation & Mould – What to do! (Part 1)   Mould has recently, for very unfortunate circumstances, taken media centre stage again and it is timely reminder for PRS (Private Rental Sector) landlords to re-evaluate their properties and the tenants they have living within them. Mould is one of the most listed and important points…

Renters Reform coming in 2023?   Mr Gove, the Senior Minister for Housing and Levelling up has come under mounting pressure and increasing criticism after a coroner ruled that the widely reported death of Awaab Ishak, the young child was caused by mould at home. Mould which had been reported for many months previously without…

Autumn Maintenance Checklist (Inside) Having checked the outside, it is equally important to check that everything is working properly inside the property and to make sure that the tenants haven`t inadvertently altered anything. Internally you need to:   Make sure that the heating system has been checked, ensuring it works properly and that the heating…

  Autumn Maintenance Checklist (Outside)   About this time of year, as the nights draw in and weather turns colder; is the time, if not already done, to look at your property and check that everything is in order. Getting organized now will save any problems in the depths of winter when tenants expect prompt…

I was recently approached by a landlord who had a real problem that in the main was none of his making. He had let a property out to a couple and as sometimes happens, they decided to split up part way through the initial tenancy, with the lady moving out and the gentleman staying in…

Part A of NTS guidance for landlords and agents published – What does it mean?   The National Trading Standards (NTS) has published guidance to ensure letting agents and landlords are meeting their requirements under Part A of the three-phase process to improve material information in property listings. Part A covers information considered material when…