Inheriting a Rental Property: Options and Responsibilities Explained
3 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale Team on 18th Mar 2024If you’ve just inherited a rental property, then you may be wondering what your options are. While you won’t need to make any decisions on the spot (it usually takes many months to settle an estate), it’s good to start...
Landlord’s Five-Step Inspection Checklist
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale Team on 11th Mar 2024Maintaining a rental property isn’t just about collecting rent; it’s about safeguarding your investment and keeping your tenants happy and safe. That’s why regular property inspections are so crucial. They help you spot...
Top Renovation Tips for Landlords
3 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale Team on 11th Mar 2024Planning to renovate your rental? There’s one thing you should know before you start pulling up carpets or ripping out cabinets. It will help you avoid a costly and avoidable mistake that many landlords make, and it’s this....
Renters Reform Bill: An Update for Landlords
3 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale Team on 5th Feb 2024After years in the making, it looks like the Renters Reform Bill – the biggest shake-up of the private rental sector in decades – will become a reality in 2024. So, how much do you know about this wide-reaching set of...
How to Spot the Signs of Illegal Subletting
3 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale Team on 29th Jan 2024Did you know that one in ten tenants admit to illegally subletting their rental property*? The practice is even more common among young people; in a recent survey, 25% of tenants aged 18 to 24 confessed to secretly subletting all...
Tenant Trends: How to Meet the Demands of Renters Today
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale Team on 15th Jan 2024Whether you’re a first-time investor or an experienced landlord looking to expand your portfolio, it pays to know what tenants want. Understanding current trends in the market will help you fine-tune your rental marketing...
Why Guppies Make Good Tenants and How You Can Attract Them
3 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale Team on 8th Jan 2024If you’re wondering what Guppies are (and we’re not talking about fish here) and what they’ve got to do with the property sector, let us explain. The term ‘Guppies’ refers to tenants in the 18 – 39 age bracket who see...
How to Prevent Condensation – A Landlord’s Guide
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale Team on 8th Jan 2024As a landlord, maintaining your property in top condition is paramount. It’s your investment and your tenant’s home. At this time of year, condensation can be an issue. And it can cause mould in your property if ignored. The...
What’s in Store for 2024? A Look at the Year Ahead in the Buy-to-Let Sector
3 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamThere’s no doubt that 2023 was challenging for the private rental sector, but looking ahead, landlords have plenty of reasons to be cheerful. While no one knows precisely what will happen in 2024, economists believe interest...
Get Your Rental Property Ready for Winter by Following These Simple Steps
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamForecasters predict this winter will be cold and dry – making it likely we’ll get lots of snow. While this is excellent news if you’re a skier, if you’re a landlord, it means there’s no room for complacency when it comes...