Blog: Landlords

In this three-minute read, we look at how landlords can gain the winning edge, starting with deposit disputes.

We know the Olympics have just finished but indulge us if you will as we explain how a popular...

This three-minute read explores the reasons why evictions happen and how they are carried out.

Getting to the stage where you...

In this two-minute read, we explain why your letting agent should be part of a client money protection (CMP) scheme.

The lettings sector used to be the Wild West of the property market, with a small group of...

In this three-minute read, we compare the different types of buy-to-let mortgages.

When choosing the right buy-to-let mortgage, landlords face a key decision: go with an interest-only deal or opt for a capital...

In this three-minute read, we look at what can go wrong if you side-step tenant reference checks and wind up with a bad tenant.

New landlords often flirt with the idea of ditching traditional tenant selection...

In this three-minute read, we look at ways landlords can prevent losing money in disputes about cleaning.

It’s not just couples who bicker over who did or didn’t scrub the bathroom; landlords and tenants can...

This three-minute read guides Bromley and South East landlords to declaring their rental income in the best way possible.

If you rent out a property and receive a rental income from that,...

A two-minute read to help you quickly determine the return on a buy-to-let property in Bromley and the South East.

If you’re looking for a property to rent out,...

In this three-minute read, we look at how landlords can avoid getting a bad insurance deal.

If you’re a landlord looking to take out insurance or renew a current policy, there are a few things you should...

In this three-minute read, we look at a study that found some landlords were putting themselves and their investment at risk by cutting corners on checks and maintenance.

Landlords are leaving themselves exposed to...

In this two-minute read, we look at how landlords can foster a good rapport with tenants.

Every successful landlord needs a rock-solid tenant retention plan or what we like to call “a happy tenant...

In this three-minute read, we list five things Bromley and South East sellers should look for in an estate agent.

It pains us to say this, but a recent survey found people were more likely to trust a traffic...

A two-minute read.

A landlords’ advice article published recently said property investors need to think more like the Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

The billionaire businessman is renowned for his...

In this two-minute read, we show you how to keep calm and in control when letting your Bromley and the South East property.

The idea that investing in rental property is easy passive income is a myth....

In this two-minute read, we look at how letting agents handle the fiddly, time-consuming elements of renting out a property.

In part two of our series on property management, we look at how letting agents save...

Deposit Disputes: How Bromley and South East Landlords Can Avoid the Most Common Cause of Conflict

In this three-minute read, we look at how Bromley and South East landlords can protect themselves from getting...

In this three-minute read, we look at a new report that outlines how Bromley and the South East landlords can build a long and prosperous partnership with their tenant.

What’s the secret to a successful...

In this two-minute speed read we look at 10 things you can do as a landlord to make 2021 a year to remember for all the right reasons.

1 – Review your buy to let mortgages. Great deals are continually coming to...

In this three-minute read, we look at the two biggest decisions landlords in Bromley and the South East make when renting out their property.

Life is a daily...

In this three-minute read, we outline the costs and expenses landlords encounter when letting a property.

To succeed as a landlord, you need to have a realistic idea about the costs you'll encounter when...

In this three-minute read, we look at the pros and cons of letting a property to a tenant with a pet.

Should tenants be allowed to keep pets in rental properties? It’s a thorny subject that is back in the...

In this three-minute read, we look at the documentation landlords need to meet their legal obligations – and avoid messy disputes.

First-time landlords often make the rookie mistake of underestimating the amount...

Tier 2

In this two-minute speed read; we look at what the new tier system means for landlords and people looking to rent in Bromley and The South East of...

In this three-minute read, we look at how landlords can manage tenants who are noisy, aggressive, or destructive.

Let us start with the good news: most tenants pay...

In this three-minute read, we look at the ten most important things a landlord needs to succeed.

If you’re contemplating becoming a landlord, here’s a helpful checklist explaining what it takes to let a...

In this three-minute read, we look at why landlords MUST take gas safety very seriously.

This Monday (14th) sees the tenth annual Gas Safety Week.

In this three-minute read, we explain how landlords can navigate their way through choppy economic waters and achieve good returns on their investment.

When officials announced on 12th August that the UK had entered...

The eviction ban extension means more than ever, why landlords need a property partner who has their back.

Whether you’re a veteran landlord with years of...

Landlords in South-East London and Bromley experience a release of pent up demand in lettings

Last week letting agents in England were given the go-ahead to return to...

In this two-minute read, we look at ways you can keep your home and family safe as the weather turns colder. Households across the country are having the same argument.
And no, it’s nothing to do with Brexit but...

In the next five years, price of renting property in the UK is expected to rise by 25 percent, while property values are set to only increase by 20 percent. The number of prospective tenants is expected to rise with less...

Perhaps you’ve considered buying properties for rental purposes, but held yourself back due to some very common misconceptions about being a landlord. One assumption, requiring debunking, is that by and large tenants are...

The rental market in 2016 in the UK continues to rise with an imbalance in rental prices and the amount of properties available. This has been an ongoing problem for some time now according to ARLA Propertymark organization....

New regulations going into effect April first of this year will restrict the Universal credit 18-21 year olds receive for housing costs. The move is aimed at alleviating the cost to taxpayers by keeping young people who can...

House-price linked mortgages can help more buyers, especially young people, onto the property ladder according to the below article. Banks have made mortgages available to keep financial institutions solvent. David Miles, a...

Are you looking for a fabulous new spa to go to in Orpington? If so then you are in luck - the Bannatyne Group has remodeled the former LA Fitness into a brand new spa. It is the first of a series of new spas that they will be...

Are you a landlord in Bromley, Beckenham, Dulwich and surrounding areas? Do you sublet? Surely you have considered the affect of reporting income from your property. If you are even considering investing in management property...

How is your "buy-to-let" investment in Bromley doing? Whether you have only one or rent several, you have an obligation of up-keep. There are two good reasons: if you decide to sell you want the best value, and if you want good...

Property investment can be a good source of income but it can be costly if not done right. You have to consider certain factors before buying the property in order to make it work. There are five important considerations you...