Success as a landlord doesn’t just centre around what you do when your property is tenanted. How you manage your rental when it’s empty is also crucial. All landlords have to contend with void periods – they’re an inevitable part of having a buy-to-let. So, it’s wise to budget for the costs associated with void periods and take precautions to stop them dragging on. That’s because when...
In this week’s lettings article, we look at four ways landlords can reduce the stress of renting out properties. Stress-Busting Tips for Rayleigh Landlords Being a landlord is one of those jobs where there’s no middle ground. It’s either low stress with great tenants and affordable mortgage rates, or it’s the total opposite: high stress, broken appliances, tenancy challenges and...
What can landlords do to capitalise on the rising number of older tenants? This week’s lettings article looks at ways to adapt a property for older tenants. Older tenants are a growing force in the private rental sector, so is it time for savvy landlords to proactively target this demographic? It’s one of the most striking trends in the housing sector over the past decade. Between 2011 and...
Should you be friends with your tenants? In this week’s lettings article, we look at how to maintain a professional relationship with tenants. As a landlord, it’s important to build a good relationship with tenants. You want them to feel comfortable in their new home and to care for it, pay rent on time and generally have a successful tenancy period. But what makes a good relationship? Unless...
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