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How to claim landlord expenses

What Expenses can a Landlord Offset Against Tax?

16th December 2020

As a landlord, there are ways of reducing your tax bill by deducting some of the expenses incurred as a result of letting property. Read on to learn what these allowable landlord expenses are, what you can claim, and how to go about it.

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Southern Enterprise Award Winners

Award Winners – Best Agent for Landlords 2020

8th December 2020

homes2let is proud to announce that we have been awarded the title of Best Agent for Landlords 2020 in the SME News Magazine Southern Enterprise Awards which acknowledge businesses with a passionate workforce that constantly focus on forging strong relationships and delivering the most exceptional levels of client care.

Increase rental yield with a guaranteed rent scheme

6 Ways to Maximise Rental Yield

24th November 2020

Capital appreciation and rental yield dictate success as a property investor, and form a vital factor for lenders when making a decision about affordability for a buy-to-let mortgage. If you are investing with a view to long term gains through letting, you will want to look closely at how you can maximise your rental yield. Read on as we share our top tips on how this can be achieved.

Guaranteed rent for landlords

How COVID-19 has Impacted Landlord Confidence in the UK

12th November 2020

A recent survey by the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) has revealed that almost two thirds of private landlords in England and Wales are expecting their rental businesses to be impacted in a negative way due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, there is a call for the Government to help sustain tenancies by providing the finances needed to pay off COVID related arrears. Alternative suggestions are being made to help bring things back on track, and guaranteed rent for landlords could be one key idea.

Lockdown advice for landlords

Lockdown Latest: Rental Market Open for Business

5th November 2020

Housing secretary Robert Jenrick has announced that the rental market in England will stay open during the new four-week lockdown starting 5th November. Renters remain able to move, letting agents and removal firms can continue to do their jobs, and property maintenance and repair contractors, cleaners and inventory clerks can enter properties, providing they adhere to COVID-secure guidelines.

Guaranteed rent schemes for landlords

How Landlords can Ensure On-Time Payments

30th October 2020

Being a landlord has many benefits, including providing an ongoing income. Of course, this is dependent on getting paid regularly. Which raises a key question, how can landlords ensure on-time payments? Let’s take a look at some top strategies to secure that regular monthly income.

Property management and maintenance

A Guide to Screening International Rental Applicants

23rd October 2020

Screening is vital to assess tenants to ensure they will pay on time and take care of your property. But what specifically needs to be checked for overseas tenants to verify their right to rent? Read on to learn the ins and outs of the official process so that you know what’s required to meet the strict Government guidelines.

Rent guaranteed scheme helps landlords avoid eviction problems

What Landlords Need to Know About Current Eviction Rules

16th October 2020

The national ban on residential evictions that ran for six months until 20th September, followed by the introduction of new six month notice periods for evictions which will be in place until at least the end of March 2021, have put additional pressure on landlords already facing tough times during the pandemic. So what can landlords do to find their way through these challenging times?

Landlords Croydon energy efficiency Green Homes Grant

The New Green Homes Grant: What does it mean for Landlords?

8th October 2020

Landlords are set to benefit from the Government’s latest scheme which offers vouchers up to £10,000 to cover the costs of making energy efficiency improvements to privately rented properties. Now is the ideal time to start gearing up for the new energy efficiency measures currently under consultation, which could demand that all properties let privately from April 2025 meet an EPC rating of C or above.

Residential property management companies avoiding common landlord mistakes

4 Mistakes First-Time Landlords Make and How to Avoid Them

19th September 2020

Whilst it might sound straightforward enough to put your property on the rental market and start drawing income, there is actually quite a lot to master. Landlords often make mistakes when first starting out, some of which can lead to lost profits. Let’s take a look at some of the most common errors landlords make, and how to avoid them.