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Landlord press review: December 2020

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 Last updated 27/12/2020
Landlord press review

Like every month, Rentila offers you an overview of the main real estate news of interest to landlords and tenants. This month, we focus on: UK house prices dip as sellers eye end of tax break; Housing demand reaches highest level on record for October; Mortgage applications double between 2019 and 2020; Petition calling for evictions after two weeks’ rent arrears hits 10,000 signatures; A Brand New Law Could Give Renters The Right To Keep Pets In Their Homes; Landlords join home-buyer rush to beat stamp duty holiday deadline… Happy reading and… renting!

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10 Tips for the First-time Landlord

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 Last updated 11/12/2020
10 tips for the First-time Landlord
Summary
  1. Make wise renovations
  2. Get the best deals
  3. Get insurance that guarantees rent
  4. Get your certificates
  5. Screen your tenants
  6. Make rent payments easier
  7. Establish a pet policy
  8. Check on your property
  9. Build a rapport with your tenants
  10. Keep organised records
  11. Things to remember

If you’re a first-time landlord in the rental business, there are lots of things to learn to maximise the profits of your new business venture. Take a few minutes to check out our 10 tips for first-time landlords.

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Landlord press review: November 2020

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Landlord press review

Like every month, Rentila offers you an overview of the main real estate news of interest to landlords and tenants. This month, we focus on: UK property still looks to Europe; Scottish rental market is fastest – and cheapest – in the UK; Lockdown returns but lending continues; Mortgage holidays to be extended for up to six months amid England lockdown; UK Finance: 2.6 million mortgage deferrals have been approved; Rent in Great Britain rises for the first time since March 2020; One in eight renters unable to meet housing costs in full; When do people purchase their first property?… Happy reading and… renting!

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How to manage properties alone: A simple guide

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How to manage properties: A simple guide
Summary
  1. Setting up and managing tenants
  2. Managing property
  3. Managing finances
  4. Things to remember

Using a property manager can seriously eat into your margins. London property managers typically charge 10-30% of the rental value. With these kinds of charges, you’ll be forced to raise the rental value making your property less competitive. It’s easy enough to manage properties yourself. Start by managing one property and then as your portfolio gets larger, you’ll be organised and able to scale the task. Check out our quick guide on how to manage properties.

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Landlord press review: October 2020

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 Last updated 28/10/2020
Landlord press review

Like every month, Rentila offers you an overview of the main real estate news of interest to landlords and tenants. This month, we focus on: UK house prices predicted to not rise in 2021; Property searches surge in low population areas; UK mortgage approvals hit highest level since 2007; The 10 most affordable cities for renters in the UK; A third of Brits worried about paying their rent or mortgage; Stamp Duty… Happy reading and… renting!

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Co-living Explained for Landlords

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 Last updated 12/10/2020
co-living
Summary
  1. Co-living explained
  2. Typical Renters of co-living spaces
  3. Why should landlords consider co-living?
  4. Other benefits
  5. Considerations
  6. Extras and add-ons
  7. Things to remember

If you’re a landlord looking to increase margins, then you need to know about co-living. It’s a new market for the UK and savvy landlords are itching to get in on this cash cow rental sector. In this quick guide, you’ll find co-living explained for landlords in full. So dig in!

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Landlord press review: September 2020

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Like every month, Rentila offers you an overview of the main real estate news of interest to landlords and tenants. This month, we focus on: UK households take on more debt after months of repayments; UK housing bubble ‘set to burst’ with 14% hit to prices next year; The common misconceptions about self-employment and getting a mortgage; London mayor Sadiq Khan resurrects plan to freeze rents; How To Decorate Your Rented Home Without Annoying Your Landlord… Happy reading and… renting!

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Landlord press review: August 2020

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Landlord press review

Like every month, Rentila offers you an overview of the main real estate news of interest to landlords and tenants. This month, we focus on the most affordable UK towns to buy a home in 2020, UK property market and rising demand from overseas buyers, rebound of mortgage approvals and rate increase, ways to save money when building a new house, electrical safety installations… Happy reading and… renting!

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7 things you need to know before you become a landlord

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 Last updated 13/10/2020
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Summary
  1. Join an association
  2. Don’t skimp on insurance
  3. Vet your tenants well
  4. Look after your tenants
  5. Know who to turn to in an emergency
  6. Make sure you don’t break the law
  7. Remember you’re running a business
  8. Where to get help and what to do if your data is lost or stolen
  9. Important things to remember

Becoming a landlord is no small decision. It can give you monthly income and allow you to acquire properties that can be used for retirement funds and inheritance. Before you make this huge business, career, and financial decision read our quick guide on things you should know before you become a landlord.

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