Food, energy, fuel… whichever way they look, UK families are facing rising prices right now, leading EY to project that real incomes will fall this year, as inflation looks set to rise to 8.5% in April. House prices continue to climb as well, with hometrack’s UK House Price Index for […]
Getting Your Property Tenant Ready
How To Make Your Property More Eco-Friendly
12 Regulations To Help Letting Your Property Fast
Property values jumped by 9.8% in 2021, meaning landlords have made more money from their homes with capital appreciation than in annual rent. For landlords looking to find tenants fast, London based Estate Agents Douglas & Gordon have put together a simple yet practical 12 tip guide to ensure landlords have a smooth letting process – perfect for getting your home off […]
What Are Tenants Looking For In 2022?
The Property Teacher: The Responsibilities of a Landlord
I’ve had a question in from a reader asking, ‘What are the responsibilities of a landlord?’. That’s a great question, and there’s two different ways at looking at this. Firstly, from a moral point of view, the responsibility of the landlord is to provide good, safe, sound, watertight, good quality […]
The Hidden Running Costs of Being a Landlord
To the uninitiated, being a landlord might sound like a lucrative gig. Earning semi-passive income in rent sounds amazing, right? However, if you’re considering getting into the property market and being a landlord, there are a lot of expenses to consider. Mortgage and repair costs are a given, but what […]
Is Generation Rent Here to Stay?
The term ‘Generation Rent’ has long been used throughout both the rental and sales markets, developing many connotations over the years. Typically referring to young adults aged between 18-40, Generation Rent is used to describe those who have been priced out of the property market, which is becoming increasingly common. […]