Vacant properties tend to be a landlord’s worst nightmare. A tenant moving out unexpectedly leaves most landlords scrambling to find a replacement occupant as quickly as possible – and understandably.
The costs of being a landlord are ever-increasing and it’s tempting to shave a few pounds off the bottom line whenever you can. But is skipping rent guarantee insurance the way to do it? It certainly comes with its risks.
Co-investing in a buy-to-let property with friends or family – is it a good idea? It certainly can be, but it’s important to get the full picture before jumping in headfirst.
Changing an existing tenancy agreement must be done right. Properly recording the changes protects landlords from accidentally invalidating a contract or breaching a tenant’s rights.
Every good buy-to-let investment starts with a viewing. When first laying eyes on your potential investment, certain points must be considered to determine if it’s going to be a money maker or a financial black hole.
Pets can make a property feel more like home for tenants, so it’s just intuitive to make some provisions for them if you want to boost your rental income.
If you recently purchased a buy-to-let (BTL) property, you’re probably projecting just how much rental income you’ll generate over the next few years. However, the work’s just getting started.
You’ve heard of timeshares, right? Shared holiday homes where you buy just a slice of the property…
Did you know that England and Wales experienced 273,076 burglary cases in the year ending September 2023?