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Guaranteed Rent vs. Traditional Lettings: A Croydon Landlord’s Guide
Unsure if guaranteed rent or traditional lettings are right for your Croydon property? You’re not alone. Many Croydon landlords grapple with this decision. Balancing income security with maximizing returns can feel like a tightrope walk. This guide will shed light on the key differences between guaranteed rent schemes and traditional lettings, helping you choose the path that leads to stress-free property management and a healthy return on your investment.
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New Rules for Landlords on Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms
Private and social landlords are set to face tougher new rules, making it a legal requirement to fit smoke alarms in all types of rented accommodation, regardless of tenure. The conditions under which they must be fitted will also be widened. Read on for an update on the latest landlord smoke alarm requirements for the UK.
Unpaid Utility Bills: Who Pays, Landlord or Tenant?
A common concern amongst landlords is what happens if a tenant moves out leaving unpaid utility bills. Whether it falls to the landlord to settle the debts, or it remains the responsibility of the tenant, is precisely what we are setting out to provide clarity on in this post.
UK House Prices Witness a Decline in March: Insights from the Latest Halifax Report
Explore the latest insights on the UK housing market downturn in March, with detailed analysis from the Halifax report, implications for homeowners and buyers, and future outlook. Uncover the key factors driving house prices and regional variations in this comprehensive guide.
Exposed: The Lesser Known Costs of Being a Landlord
Landlords new to the buy to let environment are wise to take a step back and think about the true costs involved in letting a property, some of which may not naturally spring to mind when working out ultimate yield. Here we uncover some of the hidden costs of being a landlord, a worthwhile read if you are considering getting into the property market.
Who is Responsible for Pest Control in a Rental Property?
Bed bugs, cockroaches, mice or rats, it’s never pleasant when a rental property is suffering a pest infestation. But the question of who is responsible for pest control in a rental property remains a grey area. It can be challenging to work out how an infestation came about, which is generally how to determine who is responsible for dealing with it. Here we look at the typical pest-related scenarios that can arise, and how to deal with them.
How to Market Your Rental Property: A Landlord’s Guide
Getting your marketing right is vital if you’re going to make your buy to let property stand out in the crowd. Successful adverting ramps up interest, attracting the right tenants and giving you more choice over the best renters. Here we share our top tips on how to market your rental property to help you find the best tenants faster, and boost your rental yield in the process.
Everything a Landlord Needs to Know About Trees
Trees are beneficial to the environment, and can be an attractive feature in any garden. But when they grow to towering heights and start blocking light or the roots start causing issues, problems can ensue. For landlords and tenants, the lines of responsibility when it comes to trees can often become blurred. Here we look at landlord’s responsibilities for trees, as well as general rules and regulations for property owners.
Condensation, Mildew & Mould: Landlord or Tenant Responsibility?
Mould, damp, mildew and condensation are a fairly common problem in rental properties, often discovered at the end of a tenancy. If you find any of these issues in your property, you may be wondering whether you can pass the costs for resolving them on to the tenant. Whether or not you can depends on various factors.
Landlord Buildings Insurance: Warning to Check Your Sum Insured
Landlord buildings insurance covers rental property against risks such as flood, fire or vandalism. The cover meets the costs of repairing or rebuilding the property but, if your sum insured isn’t sufficient to cover the full costs of a rebuild, you may find yourself either having to make up the difference yourself, or surrender the property. With construction costs recently facing a huge hike, it is vital to check that your sum insured remains realistic.
