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How to secure a rental property: guide for landlords

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 Last updated 06/04/2024
How to secure a rental property: guide for landlords
Summary
  1. Securing property against burglary
  2. Protecting rentals from fire damage
  3. Preventing water damage in rental units
  4. Dealing with unruly tenants
  5. FAQ’s
  6. Things to remember

Did you know that England and Wales experienced 273,076 burglary cases in the year ending September 2023?

As a landlord, you want to protect your property and tenants. But how do you secure a rental from threats like burglary, fire, water damage, and unruly residents?

Don’t sweat it; we’ve got your back. Join us in this read, where we explain how to secure a rental property. We’ll walk through essential tips to safeguard your BTL property so you can sleep easy at night, knowing your rental is protected.

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Transforming an Inherited Home Into a Buy-to-Let Goldmine

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 Last updated 03/07/2023
Transforming an Inherited Home Into a Buy-to-Let Goldmine
Summary
  1. Evaluate the property’s potential
  2. Handle the legal aspects
  3. Determine a budget and secure financing
  4. Make necessary repairs and upgrades
  5. Market the property and screen tenants
  6. Frequently Asked Questions
  7. Things to remember

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?

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Buy-To-Let guide for landlords in 2023

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 Last updated 01/02/2023
Buy-To-Let guide for landlords in 2023
Summary
  1. What is Buy-to-Let?
  2. What are The Benefits of Buy-to-let Property Investment?
  3. How to Get on The Buy-to-let Property Ladder
  4. Buying the Property as a Limited Company
  5. What are The Tax and Fees for Buy-to-let Properties?
  6. So, is Buy-to-let in the UK Still Worth it?
  7. Buy-to-let Guide For Landlords In 2023: Key Points

This buy-to-let guide will explain everything there is to know about this investment type, including what it is, the benefits, and how to get started. If you’re considering joining the many buy-to-let investors in property, you must get a good grasp of what you’re signing up for.

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Which is more profitable for Landlords: Short or Long Term Renting?

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 Last updated 27/01/2023
Which Is More Profitable for Landlords: Short or Long Term Renting?
Summary
  1. Advantages of Short Term Renting
  2. Advantages of Long Term Renting
  3. Disadvantages of Short Term Letting
  4. Disadvantages of Long Term Letting
  5. Key Points

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.

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10 Steps to Finding your Ideal Rental Property

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 Last updated 01/07/2022
10 Steps to Finding your Ideal Rental Property
Summary
  1. Location
  2. Work out what you can afford
  3. Consider wants and needs
  4. Plan for the long term
  5. Get searching
  6. Stretch yourself
  7. Think about trade-offs
  8. Focus on the basics
  9. Learn everything you can about a property
  10. Be patient
  11. Things to remember

It’s all very well deciding you would like to become a landlord. But clearly, finding the right properties that tenants want to rent from you and you can make a profit from— is key to your success. This guide will give you 10 top tips to make finding your ideal rental property a lot less daunting.

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