How to Make Sure Your New Tenants Get the Best of Your Property
3 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamAs a landlord, one of your main goals is to make sure your property is tenanted. As soon as the old tenants decide they’re moving on, it’s time to find new renters to move in. But while you’ll be keen for a quick turnaround,...
The Dangers of a DIY Tenancy Agreement
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamType ‘tenancy agreement’ into Google and you’ll get thousands of results offering free online templates and guides to writing your own rental contract. So why bother using a letting agent to sort out the tenancy agreement if...
What to Do if Your Tenants Fall Out
3 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamAs a landlord, as well as managing the finances, the property and any repairs or maintenance, you also have to remember to look after your tenants. Whilst nine times out of ten you’ll never have to deal with anything too...
Why a Letting Agent Is an Absolute Must in These Turbulent Times
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamNot since 2008, have interest rates been as high as they are today. As a result, many mortgage holders are looking for ways to trim their outgoings to ease the financial burden. Homeowners are putting DIY projects on the back...
Dealing with Repairs when you’re a Tenant
3 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamProblems in the home are a nuisance. A leaky tap, your fridge packs up and food goes to waste. When things go wrong, it’s understandable you want them fixed ASAP. But what if you’re a tenant? What’s the best way to get an...
How to Choose the Right Letting Agent
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamLandlords use letting agents for all sorts of reasons. Some need help navigating red tape and lettings legislation, while others want a third party to deal with inspections, inventories and disputes. And some just want peace of...
Top Tips to Get a Tenancy Off to a Good Start
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamGet things right, and you’ll build the foundations of a long and successful tenant-landlord relationship (the kind that all landlords dream of). Get it wrong, and you could be in for a bumpy ride that absorbs much of your time...
Why Summer Is the Right Time for Landlords to Tackle Energy Improvements
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamWith summer officially starting in a few weeks, most people will have banished all thoughts of winter and the dark, damp days that go with it. But there’s a good reason why landlords should look beyond the sunny skies of the...
How to Keep Your Rental Property Safe
3 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamIt’s not just birds, bees and butterflies that come out in force in summer – unfortunately, burglars step up their activity, too. With many people going away on holiday (leaving homes empty) and others opening their windows...
Guide to Garden Maintenance at Rental Properties
3 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamGarden maintenance can be a thorny issue between tenants and landlords, so here’s a useful guide to help avoid confusion. Now that spring is here, there are lots of tasks to be done in the garden, such as watering, weeding and...