Writings for Landlords

Whether you’re a renter or landlord you’ll want to enjoy a tenancy without arguments and disputes. Which is easier said than done. But whichever side of the rent book you’re on here’s our top 5 ways to avoid landlord-tenant disputes.

Who pays what during a tenancy, particularly energy bills, can cause confusion between landlord and tenant. And it isn’t just who pays for the quarterly running costs. What happens if an appliance breaks down? Or if bills go unpaid? Hopefully, we can clear up some of the confusion here.

The number of landlords investing in property has fallen by 9.1 per cent for the first time. However, buy-to-let can still be a popular source of income for many landlords.
Are you considering investing in a buy-to-let property? We’ve put together a list of the benefits and risks associated with buy-to-let.

Time is money and there’s never enough time in the day. It’s a familiar story for anyone who’s self-employed. And it’s certainly true for landlords. Especially those who have a portfolio of properties.

Is your rental starting to look its age? Been awhile since you updated the property? Fixtures and fittings past their sell-by date? Or maybe you’ve just added a new rental to your portfolio that’s looking a little jaded? It’s time to modernise.

One of the fundamental questions a tenant has to answer when looking for a property is whether they should choose a furnished or unfurnished rental. It’s not always a straightforward decision. There are a few factors to take into account, the cost of rent and personal circumstances the most important.

All tenants have the right to ‘quiet enjoyment’. This means a right to privacy. Unreasonable demands for access from the landlord would undermine that right.

What deductions is the landlord able to make from the deposit at the end of the tenancy? Some tenants too are confused about exactly how they go about getting their deposit money back when they leave the property. We’ll try to make things a little clearer here.

If you’re going down the HMO route, what are the things you need to know and how can you manage your property without using an estate agent? We’ll look at these questions in this article.

The government has recently announced plans to abolish Section 21 evictions as part of its overall plan to overhaul the housing market.