Landlords: 3 Reasons You Want Your Tenant to Renew
The time is coming up for a tenant to decide whether they want to renew their tenancy in a Landlord’s property. Most people would think it’s in the tenant's best interests to want to stay in the property, sign a new Tenancy Agreement and avoid all the effort, cost and stress involved with moving. However, it is also actually in a Landlord’s best interest for the tenants to stay as well (obviously pending that they have been good tenants so far) for the following reasons:
How to Write a Tenant Guest Policy
Last week we covered what to do if a Landlord thinks that their tenant has a guest that has long out stayed their welcome in one of their properties. This week, we want to focus on what they can do to put themselves in the best possible position to avoid the situation altogether.
Pet Friendly Rental Properties in Demand Amid Rising Lettings Market Activity
As rental property inquiries begin to rise, there has been an increase in interest of pet friendly rental homes in the UK, as more Britons have bought themselves a pet during the coronavirus pandemic, or are planning to. That means even though renting pet friendly properties can result in more wear-and-tear, it could still prove profitable for more landlords to have a pet friendly policy, as it could mean their investment popular with more potential tenants.
Just a Small Increase in Late Rental Payments Amid Coronavirus Lockdown
At a time when lockdown rules have seen numerous employees lose some or all of their income due to being furloughed or even losing their job, research suggests the number of rents that are being paid late has risen by only a small proportion. That means that even though times are tough for many UK residents, the vast majority are still managing to pay their rent or have come to an agreement with their landlord.
Investing in Rental Properties, A Beginner's Guide
Investing in a buy-to-let property is a big commitment, but one that pays real dividends - literally. This week we are going to take a look at some of the things one should consider when investing in a rental property, from financing to the type of tenants you are targeting.
UK Lettings Market Could "Explode" in the Second Half of 2020
A recent report suggests that rather than slowing down in the second half of the year, which is typical for the UK's lettings market, it's possible it could gain pace and 'explode quite quickly' once there's more certainty and lock down measures are eased and eventually removed.