How Landlords Can Develop a Winning Edge with Deposit Disputes
3 minute read postedIn 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 sports-related concept...
Evictions – When and How
3 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamThis three-minute read explores the reasons why evictions happen and how they are carried out. Getting to the stage where you have to evict your tenants is difficult for everyone involved and should always be considered as a last...
Is Your Money Safe? A Simple Safeguarding Tip for Bromley & South East Landlords
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamIn 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 unscrupulous agents...
A Guide to Buy-to-let Mortgages for Bromley and South East Landlords
3 minute read postedIn 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 repayment...
The Truth about Bad Tenants
3 minute read postedIn 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 processes and taking...
Cleaning Checklist to Avoid End-of-Tenancy Disputes
3 minute read postedIn 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 often find...
As a Bromley Landlord, What Expenses Can I Claim against My Tax?
3 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamThis 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, you must declare it. You have to pay tax...
What’s the Rental Return on Your Bromley Buy-to-Let Property?
2 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamA 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, it’s important to understand the numbers involved. You may have...
Eight Ways Bromley Landlords Can Get the Best Insurance Deal
3 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamIn 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 know. The insurance...
What Bromley Landlords Can Learn from New Survey on Safety and Maintenance
3 minute read posted by The Edward Ashdale TeamIn 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 the risk of...