Category: Being a Landlord

Useful Guide to Buy to Let Mortgages

When applying for a buy to let mortgage, it can certainly feel like being in a minefield not knowing which way is the safest way to turn. There are enticing mortgage offers out there for landlords, but you’ll need to prepare yourself for strict affordability tests and application processes. While most lenders have their own …

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A Brief Guide to Deposit Protection

Tenants moving into a rented property will likely need to pay their landlord a deposit. For some, this might be the first time they have had to do this, and they might have a lot of uncertainty about what a deposit is and why it is necessary. As the leading tenancy deposit scheme in Scotland, …

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Common Misconceptions in Tenement Management, for Letting Agents and Landlords

Managing common repairs, either as a landlord or a letting agent on behalf of your clients, can be a complicated process. In our work, supporting homeowners, letting agents and other housing professionals with information and advice on tenement management, repair and retrofit, we come across many common misconceptions. These can impact the repair process, and …

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Rent Increases: A Thorny Subject

The question of rent increases is always a potential thorny issue for landlords who have seen costs increase but at the same time understand the pressures tenants are also under. Landlords rethink strategies amid affordability concerns The UK’s private rental market has entered a period of adjustment after years of headlines being dominated by surging …

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Advice for First Time Landlords – A Guide to the Rental Market

Becoming a landlord can be a daunting prospect with the array of rules and regulations to contend with. However becoming a landlord can be both lucrative and rewarding when you have the right support and guidance. To help with the overload of expectations, we have a step by step guide on becoming a landlord and …

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Ten Maintenance Tasks for Your Rental Property

Buying a rental property is just the start of a long journey. To make it succeed maintenance is not optional. Looking after the building keeps tenants happy, protects income and preserves the asset. When you deal with small problems straight away you avoid the stress and cost of big repairs later. Here are the top …

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