Man’s best friend – what to do if your tenant wants to keep a pet?

Man’s best friend – what to do if your tenant wants to keep a pet?

Many landlords do not wish their tenants to have pets in their rented accommodation however often tenants feel that a pet makes their house a home, so it can be tricky for a landlord know which stance to take and how to implement it. Landlord Guidance Some general guidance on this should be found in…

A new government, budgets, rental rises slowing, rental supply increasing….what to do?

A new government, budgets, rental rises slowing, rental supply increasing….what to do?

In a year that’s seen a new government, interest rates fluctuate and civil unrest across the globe, what does this mean for the rental market? Is it a good time to invest? Should you sell your properties and quit while you’re ahead? Or is it time to buy up more assets and make hay while…

A spotlight on Wanstead and South Woodford – a great place to live or invest in

A spotlight on Wanstead and South Woodford – a great place to live or invest in

In the first of our London area spotlights – we take a look at Wanstead and South Woodford from a tenant and investor’s perspective. If you are considering your next move, or next potential investment opportunity then considering South Woodford and Wanstead is a good idea. Both are vibrant suburbs of east London, and with…

The benefits of letting your property on an ad hoc basis: Air BnB, Booking.com, Vrbo and holiday.let

The benefits of letting your property on an ad hoc basis: Air BnB, Booking.com, Vrbo and holiday.let

Often we think of landlords as people who have secured a property which is additional to their main residency, or have a portfolio of properties that are rented to tenants over a long period of time. Whilst this is true in some cases, the property landscape is changing with the rise of companies like AirBnB,…

Block Management. What is it? What are the benefits and challenges, and how is it done?

Block Management. What is it? What are the benefits and challenges, and how is it done?

Are you a landlord, or property developer, and finding it hard to keep on top of your legal obligations to your tenants, whilst juggling maintaining communal areas, chasing insurance claims and collecting rent? If the answer is yes, then read on as it sounds like you could benefit from a block management service company. As…

Where to rent in London?

Where to rent in London?

Where’s the best place to rent in London? London, like most capital cities, offers a varied selection of accommodation to suit most budgets. What you want, how much you can afford and its proximity to good transport links is, of course, down to personal preference. But with such a huge choice, deciding what suits you…

IMPORTANT NEWS: Local Housing Allowance (LHA) have risen with effect from April 2024

IMPORTANT NEWS: Local Housing Allowance (LHA) have risen with effect from April 2024

Local Housing Allowance (LHA) which determines the maximum financial support available for renters in the private rented sector hasbeen increased after a full review by the Chancellor of LHA rates*.What does this mean to landlords?This is good news if you rent your properties to a local authority or totenant who are in receipt of either…