Writings for Landlords

As a tenant you’ll look for many things when considering a new property. Transport links, local amenities, how easy the commute to work or college will be. They’re all important factors when looking for a new place. But the bottom line for many tenants is the cost. Which is only sensible. There’s no point looking at a property to let if you can’t afford the rent.

I can hear the groans already. “Oh no. Not health and safety! Anything but that.” It’s understandable. Private landlords have so many rules and regulations to think about it’s enough to put your head in a spin. Who wants to deal with health and safety as well? Unfortunately, it isn’t something you can ignore. You have many responsibilities as a landlord many of which come under the health and safety umbrella.

It’s a question you may not have thought about before. If you have your first response would probably be long the lines of “Who cares as long as they pay the rent.” And if you’re a landlord with dozens of properties in your portfolio and staff to manage them for you it’s an understandable answer. After all, you’re only going to be concerned with the numbers in the profit and loss columns. But for most private landlords it’s a question which deserves a little more thought

Choosing to become a private landlord is a big step. There are plenty of things to think about. Not least the financial aspects. But, if you’re thinking about letting your home here’s the most pressing things you should consider before taking the plunge.

Contrary to the opinions of some tenants’ private landlords are human. And like anyone else they make mistakes. This is only natural. But if you’re a new landlord or about to take the plunge there are some errors which are easier to make than others. In this article we’ll take a look at the five most common mistakes new landlords make. And how to avoid them.

Student landlords should already be planning for the next academic year. Here’s our top ten tips for getting your student property ready for a new intake of tenants.

Are you thinking of buying a property to let for the first time? Or perhaps you’re already a private landlord and are considering increasing your portfolio? Either way there are plenty of benefits to taking the plunge. Even in these times of political turmoil and the regular chipping away of landlord benefits by the chancellor.

Letting a property and installing the tenant as quickly as possible is hugely important for any private landlord. After all…

There’s a stereotypical image people have of ‘dossing’ students. Happily living in condemned student houses as portrayed in sit-coms like The Young Ones. But it is just a stereotype. In reality students are as discerning as any other tenant. I’m sure all private landlords realise this. But what do students really look for in a rental?

You’ve decided to become a private landlord. You have a property you’re ready to rent out. Now you need to take the next steps to install a tenant. Fortunately, the process of renting out your property is a fairly clear one. That’s not to say it’s easy but you do have a well-marked path to follow. In this article we’ll take a brief look at how you can rent out your property and begin collecting rent from your first tenant.