Landlords with properties near the coast often face repair patterns that differ significantly from those experienced inland. Salt-laden air, elevated humidity and sustained exposure to moisture create conditions in which damp can develop more quickly and spread further through the building fabric. What may present as minor condensation in a […]
Rental properties must provide more than a roof over someone’s head. If the condition of a property affects the health of the people living in it, the landlord can be held accountable. Issues such as mould, persistent damp, poor heating, and faulty electrics are more than repair problems; they’re legal […]
Property ownership can be rewarding, but it also comes with a host of responsibilities and challenges. Managing many properties can be a big challenge for property owners. This is where tailored property management services come into play. Property management companies in the UK play a crucial role in assisting property […]
Spain is a sought-after location for Brits wanting to buy an overseas property. Besides having a warm climate and beautiful natural destinations, it’s affordable for Brits to purchase property. The cheapest towns in Spain in which to do so include Alcaudete de la Jara (£292 per sqm), Fuente Obejuna (£294 […]
With the stamp duty holiday and other favourable market conditions since the UK emerged from its first lockdown, more investors are becoming landlords for the first time. New landlords are also using mortgages to fund their property purchases more often than in previous years, suggesting that many will be intent […]
We are confident that your place of residence has been your safe haven for many of you reading this throughout the challenging few months we have endured as of late. Whether you are with your family in a large, rural home or are in a smaller flat in a central […]
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 […]
The property market appears to be at a standstill right now, but it is still very much moving, albeit at a snail’s pace. It’s unlikely that you’ll be able to finalise a sale until things return to some kind of normalcy, but you can still line everything up. Here are […]
What do landlords and agents need to know? Andrew Turner, chief executive at specialist buy to let broker Commercial Trust Limited, takes a look at some of the implications. From June 1st, 2019, the Tenant Fees Bill becomes law and a wide range of issues that landlords and letting agents […]
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 […]
