Shortage of Rental Property in London
Zoopla’s latest Quarterly report makes for very interesting reading from a Landlord’s perspective. As you can see from the chart below, the gap between supply and demand for rental properties is widening and this is causing the continual increase in rental prices. Demand has increased massively again this year, which follows on from what we […]
7 Steps to Becoming a Residential landlord in Hampstead
There are a number of reasons people become residential landlords. Often, it’s because someone wants to do more with their savings and sees property as a sound investment with a regular income. It might also be that a person becomes an accidental landlord after inheriting a property or moving into a house with a partner. […]
Own a First-Time Buyer Property in Hampstead? Consider Letting it for 12 Months
So, you have a property to sell, and it would be ideal for a first-time buyer? Did you know that many first time buyers are struggling to get mortgage deals right now as lenders become more risk-averse and house prices boom? This, coupled with financial hardship for some first-time buyers means that your property could […]
How to Attract the Best Tenants for Your Rental Property in Hampstead
Finding the best tenants for your rental property in Hampstead is perhaps the most important aspect of being a landlord. Good tenants will always pay their rent on time, respect the property as if it’s their own, and leave it in excellent condition when they move out, giving you far less headaches to deal with. […]
Landlords: How To Keep Your Tenants Happy
As a landlord, you want stability, and you want to be confident in the knowledge that good tenants are going to stay and the rent will continue coming in. Here, we look at how landlords can keep their tenants happy – and why it is so important. Happy tenants = happy landlord There are many […]
Should You Work With a Letting Agent as a Landlord?
Are you wondering whether you should work with a letting agent as a landlord? Depending on your situation, working with a letting agent can be a great way to save time, money and stress. If you’re wondering what a letting agent does and whether you should work with one, here’s everything you need to know […]
10 Tips for Buy-to-Let Success
Buying a property and letting it out can be very rewarding. Not only do you receive a rental income, but the property itself should also increase in value over time. The property you are renting out is an investment, but you must make sure that it is looked after and well maintained. Of course, you […]
Landlords have you considered the tenants’ changing priorities towards a rental property?
Priorities have changed for over a quarter of tenants following the pandemic and provoked them to think about how and where they want to live, according to The Property Academy Tenant Survey 2020. Space is becoming a very important aspect, when choosing a property and working from home has become very common. Landlords should consider […]
Improvements add value to your home
People have spent an increased amount of time at home this year encouraging home improvements. Builders have seen a 47% increase in their workload this summer and online planning applications have increased by 20%. Source: Dataloft, Planning Portal, NAEA On average, UK homeowners spend £48 billion a year doing up their homes. With a surge […]