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Buy to let Market Turbo-Charged in Wake of Stamp Duty Holiday Extension
The extended Stamp Duty holiday appears to be having a significantly positive impact upon the private rental market, recent research has revealed. A survey of 500 UK landlords shows that more than a quarter say they are planning to expand their buy-to-let portfolios in the next 12 months.
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Garden Maintenance: Landlord or Tenant Responsibility?
As the weather finally starts to break, and thoughts turn to getting back outside, the question of who is responsible for what in terms of garden maintenance naturally rears its head. It is vital for landlords to know where they stand in this respect. Read on as we reveal who must be doing what in the garden, and where tenants stand on their rights to make changes.
Temporary Right to Rent Changes to End
Changes to the right to rent checks introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic are set to end in May 2021. Now that COVID infection rates are falling, and lockdown measures are gradually easing, it has been announced that the emergency measure will come to an end on 16th May.
A Landlord’s Guide to the Housing Health and Safety Rating System
The Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) places obligations upon residential landlords and property managers to maintain their properties within a strict set of guidelines. The requirements are in place to ensure premises are safe and secure for residents and visitors.
How Much Can a Landlord Increase Rent?
As a landlord, there may be times when you would like to increase the rent that you charge your tenants. There is nothing to stop you doing this, but you must follow the correct procedure that is set out by law. Here we delve into the subject of rent increases, asking, is there a limit to how much a UK landlord can raise rent?
7 Ways to be a Good Landlord
With a reputation as a good landlord, you will inevitably attract a better class of tenants. There is however more to being a good landlord than simply responding to maintenance requests, although this is of course important. Let’s take a look at what goes into make a decent landlord, and how you can make it as a successful buy to let investor.
How Often Should a Landlord Decorate a Rental Property?
Whilst there are no regulations covering how often a rental property should be redecorated, there are some unwritten rules in the world of lettings that provide guidelines for landlords as to repainting, replacing a kitchen and changing carpets. If you are looking for advice on how often you should be updating your buy to let property, read on.
Can I Live in my Buy-to-Let Property?
A common question asked by landlords is, can I live in my buy-to-let property? The short answer is that, if there is a mortgage on the property, taken out on a buy-to-let basis, then this will prohibit borrowers from taking residence. Let’s take a closer look at the finer detail of how the rules on living in buy-to-let property actually work.
Green Homes Grant Axed
The government’s Green Homes Grant has this month been axed just six months after its launch. The scheme was introduced to help private homeowners and landlords give their properties an eco-friendly upgrade, whilst creating work for tradespeople. But it closed on 1 April onwards to new applications.
Survey Reveals the Current Mood of the Private Rented Sector
A recent survey of over 14,000 landlords, tenants and letting agents, conducted by deposit protection service mydeposits and deposit replacement membership Ome, has revealed some interesting insights into the current mood of the private rented sector.
