The Legal Responsibilities and Regulations of a UK Landlord: All You Need to Know
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 […]
Best Areas to Live: East London
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 […]
How to Maximise Space in Your Rental Property
When furnishing a rental property, it’s important to think about how you can maximise your income and really make the most out of your investment. In a competitive rental market, you can stand out against the competition by taking advantage of simple and low cost interior design tricks that can maximise both the space and […]
All You Need to Know about EPCs
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 […]
Best Areas to Live: North London
Popular with families and young professionals alike, there’s something to suit everyone in North London. With a population just short of a million, North London is a thriving multicultural area that appeals not only to those searching for a bustling inner-city rental, but also those dreaming of a calmer small town feel. Read our guide […]
Landlords Guide to Legionella Risk Assessment
Amongst the many responsibilities that landlords have, Legionella risk assessments are perhaps one of the most important. Whilst it isn’t a legal requirement for landlords in the UK to carry out this risk assessment, landlords do have a duty of care over the health and safety of their tenants. So undoubtedly, making sure that your […]
How to Find the Best Tenants
We understand that as a landlord, troublesome tenants are your worst nightmare and the process to find a ‘good’ tenant can be particularly stressful. Your tenant is someone you will trust to look after and respect your property investment, and who you’ll rely on to pay their rent on time every month. So, how do […]
Our Guide to Health And Safety In Rented Properties
As a landlord, you have a host of responsibilities from various financial obligations to building maintenance to health and safety. Most importantly however, is the duty of care you have to your tenants. You are responsible for both the condition of the property and for ensuring that it is a safe place for your tenants […]
Top Three Areas in London for Property Prices in 2020
Despite an unpredictable and difficult year for the UK property market, there were some London postcodes which defied expectations and all of the challenges that 2020 brought, to record price increases in the property market. In this blog, we explore the top 3 spots in London for house price growth in 2020. Barnes The […]
Can Gardens Add Value? South Facing Ones Can
As a property investor or landlord, you’ll always be looking for ways that you can boost the value of your property. Whether that be decorating to transform a space with a fresh modern look, renovations to improve the core foundations of the property or conversions and extensions to maximize the living space available. However, it […]