With interest rates remaining low, house prices continuing to rise and the recent changes to pensions, more people are looking at buy to let as an investment option. This week we look at the five main things it is well worth considering before making that commitment. 1. Target Audience The most important decision to make is who you want your Continue Reading →
Last week we looked at Tenants deposits. This week we are looking at furnishing your rental property. Should I Let My Property Furnished? As a landlord you will need to decide whether to let your property furnished, part furnished or unfurnished. Furnished This includes everything – furniture, furnishings, beds, desks. Tenants from different areas of the UK have different expectations of Continue Reading →
Last week we looked at the Housing Act 1988 and what it means for a landlord. This week we are looking at deposits: Why Should I Protect My Tenants’ Deposits And How Do I Go About Doing It Landlords are today required, by law, to register a tenant’s deposit with one of the government-approved deposit schemes if their property is Continue Reading →