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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

If you’re looking for a balance between the buzz of city life and calm scenic surroundings, then South London could be the place for you. South London has benefited from significant regeneration in recent years, and with the ever-growing transport links that mean you’re only a short trip to central London as well as the […]

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 […]

Increasing the rental value of your buy-to-let property is one of the most effective ways to get the most out of your investment. Even the smallest of changes and additions can result in big financial reward, and by knowing how to enhance your property you can not only boost its rental and market value, but […]

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 […]

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 […]