Landlord legal errors: are you on the right side of lettings law?
Every landlord needs to follow around 170 different pieces of lettings legislation, so you’re not alone if you’re feeling flummoxed by so many rules and regulations. Even though we let and manage rental homes every day, we still need to set aside time to keep track of changes to the law and landlords’ responsibilities. And […]
Premium lettings: how to attract high-earning professional tenants.
By actively designing your buy-to-let to attract high-earning professionals, you’ll achieve premium rent, add value to your property and keep it ahead of the market. And as your equity increases, you can release it to fund future investments.
Letting up: could rising inflation spell good news for landlords?
Everyone’s talking about inflation right now, and usually in negative terms. The current climate of rising prices is affecting us all, from filling up the car to doing the weekly shop. There’s also plenty of news about tenants and buyers feeling the squeeze, but what about landlords? Reduced tax allowances and rising interest rates are […]
Parents and paws: our landlord guide on renting to tenants with children or pets.
“Never work with children or animals” has been a showbiz saying since the 1930s, but many landlords also live by the same advice. Landlords are three times more likely than agents to refuse tenants with children or pets, but they’re less likely than agents to deduct the cost of repairs from the security deposit. Do […]
What I rent: Kelvin and Leanne.
We think it’s important to be transparent, and what better way to demonstrate what it’s truly like to rent in Redhill, than from someone who currently is?
Its buy-to-let broken? Facts, figures and future trends for private landlords.
Property has proven itself time and time again as one of the safest investment strategies. People will always need a home, and, whatever happens in the market, your buy-to-let cannot disappear overnight. There’s a reason for the phrase: “as safe as houses”.
Buy. Revamp. Rent. Repeat: For sustainable Lettings success.
With tenancies getting longer and renting becoming a lifestyle choice, tenants are looking for high-quality homes to live in for longer. By meeting this continually growing demand, you’ll achieve higher rents and grow a profitable long-term business. Finding suitable homes to renovate, getting the specification right, and having the finance in place for the purchase and works are essential elements of any successful project. So here’s our comprehensive guide to the “buy, revamp, rent, repeat” system used by many successful landlords.
Letting go: all you need to know to switch managing agents.
A well-maintained rental home will give you more income, higher occupancy rates and the best tenants around, so a good first step is to look at whether your property is a compelling option, or needs some attention.
What I rent: Jack and Sophie.
The first in our new series.
Our Lettings Manager caught up with Sophie and Jack for a little house tour, a coffee and a catch up this week.
What I let: an insight on being a landlord in Redhill.
Brook Road straddles the border of Redhill town centre and Earlswood, and set back in an exclusive, gated development lies a modern two bedroom, top floor apartment, currently let by landlord Rob Wood. Our lettings manager, Sam, recently caught up with Rob to get an insight on being an investor, and what it’s really like to be a landlord.
