As 2021 draws to a close, many of us will be reflecting on the past 12 months, the lessons we’ve learnt and the plans we have for moving forward into a new year full of possibility. The beginning of a new year always instils in us a desire or search for change, so it’s the […]

As the temperatures drop and the nights draw in, it’s the perfect time for landlords to make sure their properties are ready to endure the winter and to make sure they avoid any potential disasters. These checks can be as simple as ensuring your pipes are bled, to more serious safety inspections for necessities such […]

With the eyes of the world on the UK, in particular, Glasgow, Scotland who is hosting COP26 (also known as The 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference) taking place between 1st and 12th November 2021, climate change is at the forefront of everyone’s mind. The significant political and social focus on climate change and global […]

This week we’re focusing on West London, the final destination on our guide to the best areas to live throughout London. Home to some of the most beautiful and affluent postcodes in the capital city, West London is a vibrant and thriving area home to more than 1.5 million people across its seven boroughs. West […]

Whether you’re an experienced landlord who has been managing a portfolio of properties for many years, or a new landlord starting out with your first buy-to-let property, understanding your legal obligations as a landlord helps you to protect your investment, yourself, and your tenants. There’s a whole host of legal obligations, responsibilities and regulations to […]

We’re continuing our series on the best areas to live in throughout London. This week we’re concentrating on East London, arguably one of the most diverse and multicultural areas within the capital. East London provides an eclectic mix of period properties, commercial developments and industrial regeneration so there’s plenty of choice for young professionals and […]

Have you been considering becoming a landlord? Perhaps you’ve never rented out a property before but have often found the idea of the additional income stream particularly appealing. Or maybe you have money to invest, or you’ve inherited a property and are considering whether to lease it out or sell it. If you’ve been considering […]

Being a landlord comes with a host of responsibilities and legalities to abide by, one of the most important being the legal requirement to have a valid Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) for any future or existing buy-to-let properties. An EPC shows how energy efficient a building is on a scale of A-G. This rating gives […]

Whilst there are numerous benefits to being a landlord, it can be a tricky business. Whatever your current circumstances, there will undoubtedly be hurdles along the way when it comes to letting out your property, especially for those new to buy-to-let. Whether it’s admin work, dealing with problematic tenants, void periods, or conducting maintenance, we […]