Security measures every landlord needs in place before letting a property In 2020 to 2021, the private rented sector in the UK accounted for 4.4 million households, housing over 11 million people with an estimated 2.3 million landlords in England. Last year, house burglaries took place every 164 seconds, with […]
Experts predict inflation is set to continue for 2023, for at least another six months, with the latest CPIH figure revealing a rise of 9.2% in the 12 months until December 2022. With the rental market feeling the effects of inflation too, London-based lettings agency JOHNS&CO is giving landlords a […]
Ocasa, the specialist rental platform, has produced a list of new year’s resolutions for landlords and tenants to help survive and even thrive during what is likely to be a difficult year ahead. New Year’s Resolutions for Landlords Be a proactive responder and clear communicator When tenants report issues or […]
As the autumn weather turns colder, many families are proactively seeking ways to reduce their energy use as, even with the £2,500 average household cap in place from 1st October 2022, bills have risen to untenable levels. National Home Energy Week is showing homeowners that savings are possible – and […]
Being a landlord can be both rewarding and challenging. If you’re thinking about becoming a landlord, it’s important to understand the responsibilities that come with this role. As a landlord, you’ll need to ensure your rental property meets safety regulations, understand housing laws, work with property management agents, collect rent, […]
Keeping tenants happy is vital if you want to be a successful landlord. The happier tenants are, the better care they will take of your property and the longer they will stay. Here are some ways that you can improve your property to optimise it for your tenants: Install fitted […]
Research by property maintenance solution provider, Help me Fix, has highlighted five maintenance tasks that property owners need to consider before winter arrives and how current waiting times mean folk are best to get their house in order sooner rather than later. Winter can put a strain on our homes and […]
Market analysis from Total Landlord Insurance reveals that the most common reason for landlords to submit an insurance claim is damage caused by escape of water, but that fires and storms result in the biggest insurance payouts by far. There are an unlimited number of reasons that a landlord might submit an […]
Owning a buy-to-let property can be a great way to supplement your monthly income, build your rental portfolio & save for your retirement through growth in value. Whatever your aims, there’s a lot you need to understand about owning a rental property. One of the key factors you need to […]
Becoming a landlord can be a consistent and rewarding source of income, but there is more to consider than simply handing over the keys to your new tenants. To help those considering a buy-to-let or those accidental landlords, Estate Agents Douglas & Gordon have put together some tips to help with understanding […]
