UNIVERSITY students believe break clauses should be automatically included in tenancy agreements to protect them financially in the event of a second wave of coronavirus, according to a survey conducted by websites Money Magpie and Save The Student. The break clause would lapse the rental contract, meaning students required to return […]
Becoming a landlord can be extremely lucrative if done correctly and is an attractive option for many people both as a career option and as a way to make additional income on top of what they already earn. Despite the popularity there are a number of aspects that many first […]
While bedsits and roommate arrangements have always existed, a number of cultural shifts are increasing the number of HMOs. This includes the increase of Monday to Friday renters in London and other urban centres and college students moving from dorms to shared houses. As a property owner, HMOs can be […]
As a landlord, you need to manage your property. Even if the law didn’t say so (which it does), that’s just plain common sense. Unfortunately, your tenants won’t necessarily see it that way and this is where the law can get very interesting. The law in brief Your tenant has […]
Many landlords prefer non-smoking tenants for a variety of reasons. Most of these revolve around the fact that smoking is a fire hazard which can also cause a lot of damage to a property. In principle, this is one area where landlords have the law on their side. In practice, […]
No matter the sector, be it technology, finance, manufacturing, resources, real-estate or any other, virtually all UK businesses rent their HQ and operational premises under commercial leases. As the impact of COVID-19 on the UK economy becomes clear, an increasingly common question is: “What steps can I take concerning reduction […]
Business Rate Reliefs, Mortgages Frozen, Tenancy Eviction Bans it all seems a lot to take in right now so how can you profit (or at least ensure you are least effected) through these hard times ahead?… We look at the current situation in the UK In light of the most […]
How do I choose a good property management company and what do they do? First of all, let’s clarify what that means because sometimes you will hear people refer to letting agents, and you will hear people referring to managing agents, and often the two are interchangeable and they do […]
Life as a landlord isn’t without it’s ups and downs, with no shortage of challenges. Whether you are new to the industry or an experienced operator, the issues faced are often similar, particularly when letting to student tenants living away from home for the first time. Bill-splitting service Glide has […]
With 2020 fast approaching, here is a guide as to what landlords need to know as we head into what will hopefully be a bright and prosperous New Year. Brexit It’s really impossible to mention anything to do with 2020 without mentioning Brexit, but at the same time, it’s also […]
