Inheriting a house from a relative is one thing; knowing what to do with it is another. It’s understandable if you’re confused about the latter — perhaps the location isn’t ideal for you to live in yourself, or the property needs extensive renovations you can’t afford right now. Rather than selling the house and missing out on future opportunities, have you considered turning it into a buy-to-let investment property?
Being a landlord can be lucrative, but pitfalls can lead to headaches and costly mistakes. With so much to keep track of, it’s easy to overlook a few essential details. Fortunately, there are simple steps to minimise your chances of making a costly error when renting out your property.
Property can be a great way to generate income and increase wealth, but it requires careful research and planning. You need to know how to spot the areas that will offer the greatest return on investment (ROI) and how to manage your properties so they remain profitable.
Every independent UK landlord has undoubtedly heard of holding deposits and tenancy deposits. However, do you understand the differences between the two? Although they’re both payments made to landlords by tenants as part of a tenancy agreement, there are some key distinctions that every landlord should be aware of.
The cost-of-living crisis in the UK has partly been driven by substantial energy price increases. And that’s bad news for you as a landlord. You might pay for energy as part of the rental price, which means a hefty increase in your overheads.
Investing in property can be financially rewarding. However, it can have its ups and downs, with many decisions to make. Once invested, landlords face the dilemma of whether to rent short-term or long-term. While long-term rentals are in high demand, short-term rentals can be immensely lucrative. To help make that choice, we will discuss which is more profitable for landlords, short or long-term renting.
If you are considering becoming a landlord because you think it will be a stress-free experience as you sit back and collect rental income, then think again.
As a landlord (possibly with a few properties), you may know what you like and think you know what your tenants want. But at Rentila, we have our finger on the pulse of what tenants are looking for in a rental property. So read on to ensure you keep up with current rental market trends.
When buying a property, you are making a significant investment that could make or break your buy-to-let business. For that reason, when viewing a property, it’s time to put aside that British habit of saying nothing for fear of being nosey or impolite.>
