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Why landlords are opting for fully managed property solutions
A recent Uswitch survey has found that almost two-thirds of landlords in the UK are considering switching to a managed let.
More than 2000 landlords, who took part in the survey, were asked how likely it is that they’d use a letting agent to look after their let in the future. From the 63% who answered yes, the most popular reasons for making the change included:
No longer having to deal with repairs (32%).
No longer having to find tenants (30%).
No longer dealing with legal requirements (30%).
Not having a strong enough knowledge of the market (29%).
With upcoming changes to lettings’ legislation, it is now more important than ever for landlords to give their full attention to their let. After all, in this lettings’ climate, it is no longer possible to be a part-time landlord without the help of a letting agent
How clean is clean?
Landlord expectations Are you a tenant hoping to get your full deposit back at the end of your tenancy—and wondering just how clean your rental needs to be? You’re not alone. Disagreements over cleaning are one of the most common issues between landlords and tenants....
Whose responsible?
Whether you’re a tenant or a landlord, you most probably have asked yourself who’s responsible for rental property repairs and how to deal with damage.
Before we dive into the nitty-gritty, we’ll explore both landlord’s and tenant’s overall responsibilities, as this will provide a good basis to understand when a tenant is responsible for breakages and when a tenant should be asking their landlord for repairs.
What are the tenant’s responsibilities and what are the landlords.. click image to read more.
Small garden ideas
If you have a little outdoor space, you may think you’re limited in what you can accomplish with your garden. Even the tiniest plot may be transformed with a plethora of great and innovative small garden ideas.
Little gardens may need a bit more consideration than larger gardens, but they offer numerous benefits. For starters, it encourages you to be more creative, which may lead to a unique style and beauty. Another significant advantage is that, given their small size, they are frequently low maintenance.
You can find plenty of small garden ideas to inspire you, whether you want to construct an outstanding balcony garden, squeeze garden furniture into a courtyard, or fill a plot with greenery.
So, get creative and see what you can come up with whatever room you have
Busting the myths of renting
There are many misconceptions that make tenants think twice before taking this step. So, let’s debunk some of the most common myths and shed light on what renting can be like.
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Top tips on how to handle a vacant property
There can be times when a rental property is vacant. Whether this is short term between tenancies, or longer term such as planned renovations that are easier without a tenant in situ, the downside is that when a property is vacant it becomes a lot more vulnerable. If there are water leaks or damage from adverse weather, this could go unnoticed until you next inspect the property. Or if it’s obvious that there’s nobody living there, it could be targeted by squatters or vandals – and both problems could take time and money to resolve. Click image to read our top tips…
How to keep your home fresh
How to keep your home smelling fresh
How to prepare your property to rent..
Whether you are a first-time landlord or have a bigger lettings portfolio, it is important to be prepared when welcoming new tenants into your rental property.
This proactive approach not only safeguards the tenant’s health and safety and may prevent future maintenance issues, but it also ensures your tenant has a good experience living in your property, helping you with potential leases in the future.
Click image to read five things to consider when preparing your rental property for a new tenant.
Managing the winter snap!
It’s that time of year, when that winter frost is still snapping at our heels. For people working or studying from home it is even more challenging keeping your home warm without spending too much on heating bills. Especially with the current energy companies situation you might have already started thinking about cheap ways to keep your home warm in case your bills shoot up.We’ve put together some top tips on how to keep your home warm.
We’ve put together some top tips on how to keep your home warm Click image to read more.
Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)
If you’re thinking about renting out one document you’ll hear mentioned frequently is the EPC.
Here, we’ll explain everything you need to know about EPCs and outline some of the things you can do to improve your property’s energy efficiency…
What does EPC stand for?
EPC stands for Energy Performance Certificate and is a document you’ll need to produce if you want to sell or rent out a property.
What is an EPC? – An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) shows a buyer or renter how energy efficient your property is and offers a projection of how much the property could cost to run.
EPCs were introduced in 2007 as a legal requirement for any home being let out or sold and are part of a drive to reduce the UK’s carbon emissions. Operating buildings is said to be responsible for 28% of all CO2 emissions globally.
An EPC is split into several different sections.. to read more click image.