Writings for Landlords

The past week has seen tragedy on the roads of the capital followed by sit-down protests from cyclists increasingly concerned about safety on the busy roads of London.

As soon as the ‘For sale’ sign is put up you will have eager buyers pouring over your listing and others making an appointment to view.

Whether you are a new landlord or already have an existing portfolio letting a property can be a stressful affair. There are so many legalities and tasks to consider and remember.

They aren’t always easy to find but, when you do have a good tenant, they are well worth hanging on to.

The internet was agog this week when hordes of landlords had responded to a question posed on the social media site asking for tenants from Hell stories.

At the end of a lease, every landlord has a fundamental decision to make. ‘Should I renew the tenancy agreement at the same rate or should I increase the rent’? It’s a decision many landlords struggle with. But, there are good reasons why you should consider an increase.

Every tenant leaves eventually. When they do, you hope it will be a painless parting of the ways with you returning their deposit as you prepare to welcome your new tenants.

A growing population, many of whom aspire to home ownership, together with a shortage of both housing and available land, has led to a nationwide search for new development sites.

The world hasn’t ended. The property market hasn’t collapsed and your portfolio isn’t worthless. Richard Lambert says: “Let’s just everyone take a long, deep, calm breath. Leaving the EU is completely unknown territory, and jumping to conclusions isn’t going to help anyone.”

A recent survey revealed almost 50% of tenants admit to hiding nasty surprises from their landlord. This seems a staggeringly high figure, and one which will do nothing to alleviate the anxieties felt by many small landlords who worry about how their tenants are treating their property.