Throughout most of history, being a landlord has essentially meant keeping a property wind and watertight and collecting the rent. These days, however, landlords not only have to maintain a property to legally-acceptable standards, they have to comply with a whole raft of legislation and by-laws, which can and do […]
Even if you have no intention of ever selling your home, there is always a possibility, however, small, that you will have to do so and a reality that, after you die, your heirs may wish (or need) to put it up for sale. That being so, it can be […]
To stay ahead it’s often important to think ahead so, as another year draws to a close, it’s time to start planning out your strategy for 2018… Visiting times Inspections play an important part in any landlord’s calendar. “Regular routine inspections are a must in order to protect your property […]
Many people find that selling their home can be a lengthy and complicated process, but it doesn’t need to be that way. There are things that you can do to make the whole experience run a lot more smoothly. Be Ready Most properties get caught up in a chain and […]
First impressions last so make sure your rental property impresses for success with this simple six-step guide from the experts at Belvoir “As you only get one opportunity to make a great first impression it’s important to showcase a rental property’s potential from the very beginning of its marketing journey,” […]
Break clauses have long been a fact of life in both the residential and commercial property markets. Over recent times, however, economic uncertainty and its impact on both private individuals and businesses (and hence business owners) has brought them to the fore and highlighted the importance of both landlords and […]
More than three quarters of landlords say they won’t rent a property to students, according to a recent poll – and 64% wouldn’t rent to tenants on benefits. But dismissing whole groups of tenants could mean landlords are missing out on potential rental opportunities. Despite their reputation for throwing wild […]
With the huge growth in short term city centre holiday/vacation rentals over the recent year or two buoyed by the demand for short staying visitors searching the internet for an alternative bed to a hotel, Portico London estate agents reveal their top 10 tips for making money on Airbnb… 1. […]
How well you manage your systems will be indicative of your future success, and regardless of whether you’re looking to buy and hold for equity or to buy and hold for income, identifying how best to manage your properties should play a leading role in your overall strategy. When it […]
There is no simpler truth than this; the number one reason why most businesses fail is poor cash flow, and property investing is no different. Failing to keep control of your finances, conducting poor accountancy practices and poor record keeping will only set you up for a fall. There’s nothing […]
