Blog: Landlords

Community Money Advice (South Wiltshire) offers free, non-judgemental support for people who are struggling with money or are in debt. Specially trained Advisors provide support, guidance and advice to help clients find the best...

It takes a certain character to be a managing agent: the job has a reputation as a thankless task with days full of complaints, emergencies, breakdowns and hassle. And if we’re honest, rarely does anyone call with news that...

January always brings about a desire or search for change, so now is the perfect time to examine whether the way you operate as a landlord is entirely good for you. There is a lot to manage, a lot to remember and a lot to stay on...

When it comes to human endeavour, most of us could do almost anything if we put our minds to it. We could service our own cars, repair our own washing machines, and clean our places of work. But are we the best person to do those...

They say that death and taxes are the only two certainties of life. Well, if you’re a landlord, you might be feeling that empty weeks at your rental property are an inevitable third. Vacant days are money lost for landlords, and...

Over the last few years, the Government has been making a concerted effort to improve the energy efficiency of Britain’s housing stock. The intention is to increase energy efficiency in our homes as a step forward in the fight...

One of the most common questions we get asked about is Landlord insurance. Rent guarantee and legal cover is often available as an optional add on to ‘basic’ landlord insurance. It will cover you against your tenant failing to...

I’ve been in the industry for over 20 years and I never get bored of being asked questions about letting! Here are just a few of the questions most commonly asked by Landlords. I want to let my property. Do I need to tell my...

Landlords continue to ask “Why do I need an inventory? The property is unfurnished – there is nothing in it”. The Inventory & Schedule of Condition is an essential document which details not only the fixtures and fittings,...

If you believed everything you heard from online letting agents you might think that ‘traditional’ agents are a dying breed. Thankfully reports of our death have been greatly exaggerated (thanks to Mark Twain for that quote!)....