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- Services that specialise in arranging BTL (Buy-To-Let) mortgages for Landlords
- Common law stipulates that any electrical appliances provided with a rental property must be in safe and working order. Use a qualified electrician to PAT test your appliances
- It's a legal requirement for landlords to have an EPC in place before letting a residential property- here's a list of places where you can get one.
- Evicting tenants can often require specialist help and advice. Evicting tenants independently can be dangerous and illegal if you do it wrong. Get the professionals to do what they do best.
- Companies that supply landlords with furniture solutions. Ideal for furnished properties
- Any gas/plumbing related work in a BTL property needs to be completed by a gas safe registered engineer by law. Here's a list of suitable engineers.
- Professional companies that specialise in putting inventories together- they'll record the condition of the property before and after a tenant vacates, to ensure fair to both landlord and tenants.
- Landlord associations offer priceless information to all residential landlords- from legal advice, to hints and tips.
- A list of blogs on the topic of being a landlord, covering the latest news to the personal ramblings of real landlords going through the daily struggle.
- Companies that specialise in cleaning Buy-to-Let properties; preparing them for new tenants
- A list of communities where people talk about landlord life. It's a great way to find others in the industry and share details.
- A list of websites that focus on the latest Landlord news. Useful for letting agents, landlords, tenants and all other industry folks
- A list of websites where you can advertise and/or find properties available for renting around the country.
- Landlord insurance may not be a legal requirement, but it's vital for any landlords security. Anything can happen, so be protected.
- These companies insure loss rent. Well worth getting that extra bit of safety, especially in this climate, where falling into arrears is becoming extremely common.
- Managing your accounts and properties on paper can get messy and confusing- so why not use software that is specially designed to help you manage properties? Less mess, more control.
- Managing tax from rental income as a landlord can be extremely complicated. A landlord tax specialist can manage your accounts and even save you money.
- Here's a list of your local letting agents- maybe you want them to find you a tenant?
- Perhaps you don't want the hassle of collecting rent. Here's a list of companies that will do it for you.
- Websites that supply tenancy agreements and other useful forms for landlords, such section 21 and section 8 forms.
- securing a tenant's deposit a legal requirement, and these are some of the few companies that will secure a tenant's deposit.
- Feel a little more at ease knowing your tenant has a reliable credit history by using a tenant credit check service.
- These are virtual letting agents that will find you tenants at a low cost, using all the popular property portals online. It's a cheaper alternative to high street letting agents.
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Just because you won’t be living in the property yourself, it’s no excuse to cut corners when it comes to furnishing it. The thing is it’s so easy to start heading down that route. Good quality furniture is expensive and an all out purchase is going to hit your wallet hard, and if you’re going for a fully furnished property, it can easily wipe you out. Problem number two; we’re guessing y...
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1) Use a written Tenancy Agreement Contract
Tenancy Agreements don't actually have to be in a written contract, they can be formed under a verbal agreement. However, it's strongly advised never to opt for the latter option because it's quite co...
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If you’re looking to take advantage of the booming rental market at the moment and become a first time Landlord you might be a bit apprehensive about having the right things covered in order to be able to rent your property to a tenant.
Here’s a quick guide to help you get up to speed.
Protect your Tenants Deposit
It’s no longer enough to take a deposit from a tenant and not give the...
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You have just met your prospective new tenants for the first time. The viewing went well, the family of four are happy to pay the deposit and rent amounts and are ready to move in within the next two weeks. As you sit and admire your new investment, haven’t you forgotten one thing? Landlord Insurance
You may think that the build...
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Deposit protection legislation was introduced to prevent unscrupulous landlords from improperly retaining the tenant’s security deposit.
Since September 2007 landlords of assured shorthold tenancies in England and Wales, which includes almost all residential tenancies with a rental yield of up to £25,000 per year, have been required by law to protect the tenant’s security deposit. Changes to the law d...
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Do you want acquire a buy-to-let property? Know the basics in buy-to-let mortgages before your start, especially in these uncertain property market conditions.
Deposits
Mortgage lenders require second home buyers to provide larger deposits for a buy-to-let investment than on a standard home loan deal, typically around 20-30 per cent. If the specific intent is to rent the property, then providers ...
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Having the right tenants in your property makes a massive difference. Bad tenants can cause countless problems and hassle, from unpaid rent to anti-social behaviour and property damage.
To give yourself the best chance of hiring good tenants follow our 8 tips below:
1] Rental Applications
It’s essential to make the potential tenant complete a Tenant Rental Application form. A ...
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