Tag Archives: Tenants

In the years following the financial crisis that struck the UK property market in 2007 and 2008, it has become more difficult for people looking to move up the ladder to find a buyer for their own home. Continue reading →

A landlord from Bracknell, Berkshire, has spoken out about her nightmare ordeal after her housing benefit tenant failed to pass on the payments. This issue has been widely reported and discussed within the buy-to-let industry but now a landlord has come out publicly to talk about it. The non-payments left Mrs Trivedy and her self-employed partner in an extremely difficult financial position. Continue reading →

Here are some ideas I have out together to help you maximise your property investment. Being a Landlord myself for the last 13 years, it now feels like quite a long road. When I first started property investment seemed like an easy vehicle to make money, this was of course due to the property market going up and up. Continue reading →

The Telegraph reports 1-in-10 BTL properties will be unlettable in 5-years’ time!

In 2018 it will be an offence to let out a property within the lowest energy efficiency ratings, and from 2016 tenants can legally make reasonable requests for energy improvement measures. Continue reading →

An ongoing Public Liability claim received by Total Landlord Insurance, which could reach in excess of £1million, presents a stark reminder to landlords of the need for adequate insurance cover. Continue reading →

Although legislation exists to ensure that landlords are protected against the difficulties which problematic tenants can cause, these tenants can still cause a great deal of inconvenience, stress and financial cost to property owners. There are of course a number of common sense preventative measures which landlords can take before deciding on a tenant and during their tenancy. Continue reading →

Yet again, I find myself in another fine mess on account of my tenants…I’m going to call them “tenant tangles” – far less expletive than the words I would normally use, and considerably less libellous. Continue reading →

Whether there is a need to dress a house prior to renting or it’s just time for a change in the home, individuals looking to overhaul their living spaces will want to do so without going over their budgets. If the home owner is new to decorating, it may seem a bit overwhelming at first. By keeping in mind some of these tips, however, the decorating process can be completed without breaking the bank. Continue reading →

Often, I hear from residents and landlords who are fed up of scrupulous or inefficient block and estate managers. I always respond by saying “if you are truly fed up, why not exercise your right to manage”. For this reason, I have decided to write this article. My aim is to help provide you with enough information about right to manage so you can decide whether or not it is something that you would like to implement on any of the blocks of apartments that you own or live in. Continue reading →

If you’re a landlord, it’s crucial that you buy the right buildings insurance to protect your investment. Take a look at our guide to get the lowdown on this type of cover and how it works. Continue reading →