Landlords – How to Improve Your Relationship with Your Letting Agent
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamAs trusted local letting agents, we work with a lot of landlords. Finding tenants, managing properties, organising inspections – we take care of each step. However, more and more landlords are choosing to work alone, but is it...
What to Do Before Renting Your Property to Family or Friends
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamDo they need to sign a tenancy agreement? Yes, yes, and yes again! They might be family, but they’re also your tenants and both parties need to know what is expected of them. For example, they might say they want to stay for 12...
Top Tips for Managing Joint Tenancies
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamJoint tenancies are a great way for friends or couples to live together and share the rental burden. (Think about best buddies and flatmates Joey and Chandler in Friends, they had a ball, right?) And joint tenancies can also be...
Repairs and Maintenance – What Are a Landlord’s Responsibilities?
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamWho is responsible for what? Always check your contract, but as a general rule, landlords are responsible for structural features like walls and chimneys, along with windows, drains, stairs, toilets, showers, pipework, the boiler,...
A Guide to Reference Checks
2 minute read postedWhen it comes to tenant selection, there’s a saying that all landlords should heed: Go with the right tenant, not the first tenant. Sometimes, landlords are so eager to see rent payments rolling in that they treat the reference...
Ending a Tenancy: Reasons and Rules around Taking Possession of a Property
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamFrom toxic tenants to financial friction – there are many reasons why a landlord might want to end a tenancy. These reasons can include: The tenant has breached their contract by missing rent payments, subletting, or destroying...
What the Rise in Older Renters Means for Landlords
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamLandlords looking to secure reliable, long-term tenants shouldn’t overlook a growing demographic in the rental sector – the older renter. Recent statistics* show that the proportion of people aged 45 to 54 who rent is 16% (up...
Landlords, Are You Energy Efficient Enough?
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamCalling all landlords! Have you checked your buy-to-let property’s Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating lately? Unfortunately, there have been some legal changes that might mean you’ve got some work to do (and money to...
What Tenants Want: The Changing Face of the Rental Market
3 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamWith the rental market changing enormously over the past decade, savvy landlords need to stay on their toes to make the most of their investment. General trends Since 2010, the sector has almost doubled in size; these days, about...
Reasons Why Landlords Sell Their Properties
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamIt’s often thought that being a landlord is easy: buy a property, rent it out, and hey presto! You’re all set. Unfortunately, it’s never that simple, and many landlords look to sell up for an easier life. Whether it’s age,...