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 […]
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 […]
2021 was a busy year for the rental sector, with people scrutinising their living space with sharper focus and some flocking back to cities to be at the heart of the urban action once more. But with 2022 here, what does the future hold in store? It’s a particularly relevant […]
Wherever you live today, it may be possible to move somewhere a little different – and a little cheaper – especially if you are struggling to afford a home of your own where you currently live. You might fancy a city centre flat so you can go out and about […]
The showhome has been one of our best selling investment opportunities over the past 6 years. For those of you who are receiving these types of deals for the first time, it’s important that we explain the structure and the benefits that they can provide. In the following paragraphs I’ll […]
A personal holiday home may be a faraway dream for some, but for the smart-working individuals, a holiday home is an investment reality and not only offers a personal place to spend time away but can potentially tender a near-immediate return from short and long-term rentals. Buying a holiday home […]
Every investor enters the world of property investment with the aim of getting the most out of their buy-to-let investment as possible, and so finding ways to help to increase this can often feel like a dream come true. Improving your property and what it has to offer can really […]
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,” […]
Whether you are a small investor with just a few properties or a developer that leases out dozens of homes, using a management company is a sensible approach. Economies of scale mean that property management companies can take care of everything for a lot less than it would cost for […]
The two case studies in this article compare and contrast the following typical scenarios when buying a new rental property: Charles’ townhouse was formerly occupied by a couple who did little maintenance: although it is technically habitable, it will require a programme of updating before he is happy to let […]
