Blog: Landlord

Money, money, money.....it makes the world go round, and so it is important to save what you can and make the most of what you have. As a landlord you have significant assets in property which need to be looked after and...

We are asked about landlord insurance all the time - it is huge area with lots of different types of cover available. This makes it hard for us to be able to tell you exactly what type you will need as it will depend entirely on...

The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 came into force on 1 June 2020. The new regulations will apply to new tenancies from 1 July 2020 and to existing tenancies from 1 April 2021....

When letting your property, you naturally want your property to look its best, but how far should you go in terms of presentation? Firstly, aim to understand how your property “sits” within the market. Not all tenants have the...

The housing market has been an obvious casualty of the Coronavirus lockdown. Yet the desire to move is strong, once the decision has been made. Indeed, as soon as the government announced that people could once again move house,...

There have been lots of changes to landlord tax over the last few years, some of which have been phased in and some have been more recent. It’s a subject we are asked about frequently, but an area we aren’t qualified to give...

A core part of our business is the management of properties and tenancies, many of those properties may be in blocks of flats, and in turn those blocks are looked after by an external block manager. In these unusual times caused...

At the start of the lockdown and in the midst of all the talk of 'mortgage holidays' we caught up with Ashley Rich, from St Barts finance to provide initial insight into this area (If you missed it see here - ) We followed up with...

It has been just over a month since the UK was largely 'locked down' - this has affected all industries and markets, and we thought we would share some thoughts on the experiences we have had so far, how we see the market, what...

The onus on landlords to provide energy efficient accommodation has once again stepped up a gear, now that part three of the Energy Efficiency (Private Rented Property) (England and Wales) Regulations 2015 has come fully into...

This morning we met up with Carly Jermyn of Woodstock Property Law, to get some legal insight into the recent changes affecting landlords and tenants following the emergency legislation brought in by the government last week under...

The impact of coronavirus is being felt right across the UK and I hope that you, your family and your friends remain safe and well. We have received a number of enquiries from concerned tenants about rent payments during this...

It seems like a lot has happened since the government announced last week that homeowners affected by the coronavirus pandemic would be offered mortgage 'holidays'. It was the first of many measures announced to help people and...

Many properties in the Bournemouth, and Poole area are as unique and distinctive as the people who buy them. So, when selling yours, it is most important that your estate agent has a thorough understanding not only of your...

Most property sellers will recognise the tremendous importance of ensuring that as many prospective buyers as possible see their property. After all, more viewings means more buyer competition thereby maximising your chances of...

Higher rents and fewer people buying have led to increasing numbers of people, not just students and couples, choosing to share the cost of rental accommodation. From a landlord’s perspective this should be welcomed–two or...

Increasing numbers of people, and not just students and couples, are choosing to share the cost of renting, for good reason – house-sharing lowers your rent per person, increases the number of potential properties available to...

The archetypal multi-property “professional” landlord probably only accounts for about half of all landlords. The rest come in all shapes and sizes. Which of the following are you? The Accidental landlord This is a homeowner...

As a seller, it is tempting to accept the highest estate agent’s valuation you receive. However, there are three sound reasons why you should avoid overpricing your home initially, as overpriced property often ends up selling...

If you are looking to rent a property, you may find yourself in a competitive environment, with a limited selection of properties from which to choose. It is therefore important to make it easy for a landlord or their agent to...

The Government has laid The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020. What does this mean? Subject to approval by both Houses of Parliament, landlords will need to ensure electrical...

Over the years the kitchen has evolved from a utilitarian workspace to a fundamental heart of the home. It often enhances open plan living areas so that couples and families can interact between preparing food, working at a desk...

“Generation Rent” is becoming a deliberate lifestyle choice, not just a second-rate alternative to buying. Research by Direct Line Insurance suggests that 70% of the 12 million UK renters have no plans to purchase their own...

FINALLY- We have a result! Whether or not it is your preferred outcome, at least the confusion suffered by the UK, and the property market in particular, is at an end. Like it or not, it looks like Brexit will now formally happen...

Although a good letting agent will of course expect to accompany prospective tenants who want to view your investment, and are trained to maximise the opportunity, there is a lot to be said for you meeting your tenants before they...

There are landlords and there are landlords. Some are what we call “accidental” landlords, who decided to let their property as an alternative to selling. Others are somewhat inadequately regarded as “amateur” landlords,...

Ahead of Black Friday, later this week there are plenty of good 'tech' deals to be had, but can this help you set your property apart when looking for new tenants? We think it can.... Homeowners are rapidly becoming hooked up to...

We were delighted to be invited by Natwest in Bournemouth, to speak at their Buy to Let Landlord event held on 19th November. We spoke about the local Buy to Let market and the opportunities it presents, as well as offering some...

Finding a Tenant - The Need for Speed According to the Nottingham Building Society, about 21% of Buy to Let landlords do not secure a paying tenant within four months of completing their investment purchase. 53% waited for two...

We launched our new website over the summer and we are now pleased to confirm the roll out of our new Landlord Portal, which is available for all our clients. We have been working in the background to iron out a few bugs and kinks...