Buy-to-Let Mortgage Eligibility Criteria Explained
Buy-to-Let Mortgage Eligibility Criteria Explained The buy-to-let market has long been an attractive option for individuals seeking to generate additional income. Before you decide whether or not you want to buy a property to rent out, it’s crucial to understand the buy-to-let mortgage eligibility criteria. With various lenders offering different terms and conditions, navigating this […]
Can My Landlord Increase My Rent? The Law Explained
Can My Landlord Increase My Rent? The Law Explained As a tenant, you might have some concerns that cross your mind frequently, one of which is a rent increase. Rent increases can have a significant impact on your finances and stability. Before becoming a tenant, it’s important to understand the laws surrounding rent increases in […]
Who to Notify When Moving House: A Checklist
Who to Notify When Moving House: A Checklist Moving house is exciting, but it can also be hectic. Amidst the chaos of packing, organising, and ensuring that everything is in order, it can be easy to forget some vital steps. When you finalise everything with your estate agent and prepare to move to a new […]
What Does a Property Manager Do?
What Does a Property Manager Do? Imagine owning multiple properties without ever chasing rent payments, fielding late-night repair calls, or worrying about legal compliance. Or, being a tenant who always has maintenance sorted, clear communication, and peace of mind. Behind that seamless experience is an unsung hero – the property manager. The right property manager […]
Can Landlords Refuse Pets in 2024?
Can Landlords Refuse Pets in 2024? As we kickstart 2024, tenants and landlords remain curious about the rules and regulations set by the government regarding pets living in rental properties. Most people have pets, and it’s not uncommon for potential tenants to ask their landlord if they can live with them. Although landlords can consider […]
How to Rent Out Your House: A Step-by-Step Guide
How to Rent Out Your House: A Step-by-Step Guide Deciding to rent out your home can be an exciting, yet daunting venture. Whether you’re looking for an additional source of income, or need help covering mortgage payments while you’re away, renting out your house isn’t uncommon in the UK. Although it seems easy to rent […]
Do I Need to Complete a Tenant Background Check?
Do I Need to Complete a Tenant Background Check? Having a reliable, trustworthy tenant is crucial for landlords. The process of renting out a property comes with some risks; this is why it’s crucial to mitigate these risks by conducting a thorough background check on potential tenants. The referencing process is important and ensures that […]
What Do Letting Agents Check When Referencing?
What Do Letting Agents Check When Referencing? When wanting to rent a home, it’s unfortunately not as simple as just getting the keys to the home and then living there until you want to move. There is a series of checks that need to be taken for your and the landlord/letting agents’ benefit. This is […]
RICS Warns That Rents Are to Go Still Higher as Demand Soars
RICS Warns That Rents Are to Go Still Higher as Demand Soars The latest lettings market survey by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors shows rental demand continuing to rise. A net balance of 43 per cent of survey participants saw an increase in tenant demand in the lettings market in September. Meanwhile, the feedback around landlord […]
More Big Rent Rises across the UK with London at All-Time High
More Big Rent Rises across the UK with London at All-Time High The latest lettings market index shows another big rise – with London at its highest-ever level. HomeLet says the average UK rent is now £1,213, a 1.2 per cent rise from last month’s average of £1,199 pcm. Excluding London, the average price of […]