What makes a good letting agent?
What makes a good letting agent? Meeting the very simple (but challenging) needs of landlords - namely, to find people who will commit to a long term tenancy, pay their rent on time and not cause problems for their neighbours or landlord! Not an unreasonable set of...
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Legislation for landlords – tough and unpredictable
I make no apology for this tabloid-style blog that seeks to frighten its readers by listing the most 'popular' ways a landlord can break the law! Every business has its own industry-specific legislation and regulations. For landlords, however, it's a whole new...
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Landlord in lockdown or successful business owner?
Landlord in lockdown or business owner - which title suits your particular situation right now as we transition into a new COVID-19 shaped world? If, like many of our landlord clients, your rental income is guaranteed - even during lockdown - you've definitely...
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Designing out the risk for landlords
Amid the awfulness of Covid-19, I keep thinking about the ever-present problem of risk - our approach to it and how to protect ourselves from its effect. Will such a scenario befall us again? Probably, who knows? From a private rental point of view, I do know that...
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Legal briefing for landlords
I reckon we all deserve a break from the daily Covid-19 press briefings, so here's some light relief - a legal briefing for landlords! Who needs a streaming service when you can familarise yourself with what's imminent or in the pipeline and what action you could /...
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Which is the right buy-to-let property for you?
Choosing the right buy-to-let property depends upon ticking a number of boxes relating to you and your particular circumstances. What's right for you personally is what matters. This is a medium to long term investment, so get a number of things settled in your mind...
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Building a positive tenant landlord relationship
In our experience, bad tenants are in the minority - like dodgy landlords. Very few tenants actually set out to create problems for their landlords. However, like any relationship, circumstances change and the knock-on effect can be harmful. Building a positive tenant...
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Finding the right business structure for landlords
Profitability in the private rental sector hinges on a number of things, but achieving tax efficiency is a high priority. It's the sensible and responsible decision. The right business structure for landlords lies at the heart of this and, niche as it sounds, it's...
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Tax planning for landlords
Tax is complicated and infuriating and often makes you wonder if earning a living is worth it, especially if you are a landlord in the private rental sector (PRS). Tax planning for landlords is therefore a hot topic and one that we take very, very seriously. It's...
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Time to take pride in being a landlord
Landlords! What are you like? You entered the decade as entrepreneurs, but leave it more like rogues! It’s time that we regained our reputation and take pride in being a landlord once again! Up until the middle of the decade, as an industry, we were weathering the...
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