How to Avoid Paying Council Tax on an Empty Property
As the cost-of-living squeeze continues, council tax is just another expense for property owners. If you’re a landlord, council tax isn’t usually a concern – in most cases, tenants are liable for this cost. Unless, that is, your rental home is empty for any length of time. As estate agents working with landlords in the […]
Best Way to Collect Rent from Tenants
For most landlords, ensuring that tenants pay their rent on time is THE number one concern. As cost-of-living pressures continue to bite, a recent YouGov poll saw as many as 40% of London tenants admitting they may struggle to meet the monthly rent – so you are right to be wary. How and when you […]
A Landlord’s Guide to Electrical Safety Checks
Protecting your tenants from dangers and hazards is key to renting out property and landlord electrical safety checks are an important part of your role. The law in this respect has changed over the past few years. While it was always good practice to check the electrical installations in your property, you now have a […]
What to do if a Tenant Damages Your Property in Romford
When people are considering renting out property for the first time in Romford, they often have concerns about managing situations with their tenants. Among these is what to do if the tenant has damaged the property. The thought of tenant damage to property isn’t something that should put you off becoming a landlord – most […]
Where are the Best Areas for Buy-to-let in London?
If you’re looking for an investment opportunity, property in London is always a good long-term option. The big question is which are the best buy-to-let areas in London? Investing in buy-to-let makes sense right now. Rents are at a premium and demand is incredibly high – with at least 15 people chasing every London rental […]
Property Inspection Checklist for Landlords in East London
For many new landlords the whole area of the property inspection can be a source of anxiety. We’ve worked with hundreds of landlords in the east London areas of Romford, Hornchurch, Dagenham, Rainham, Upminster, and Harold Wood and get asked many of the same questions – how often should I check on the property, what […]
What is Landlord’s Insurance
What is Landlord’s Insurance If you’re a new landlord, navigating your to-do list, you might be wondering what is landlord insurance and which policies are essential for your peace of mind? Just like residential household insurance, landlord insurance protects you from risks to your property, including from fire, theft, flood and damage by tenants. The […]
Letting Agents Fees for Landlords in East London
If you’re thinking of renting out property in the east London areas of Romford, Dagenham or Upminster, letting agent fees are a cost you need to consider when working out your potential income. You don’t have to use a letting agent to manage your rental property. But it is worth considering how much time you […]
How to Get Rid of a Tenant Who is Not Paying Rent
‘Can I get rid of a tenant who doesn’t pay their rent?’ is a question that new landlords often ask. While most tenants pay their rent on time, arrears do happen so it’s a good idea to know the steps you will need to follow to evict a tenant who doesn’t pay – should the […]
The Renters Reform Bill: What Landlords & Tenants Need to Know
After much anticipation, the government presented its Renters Reform Bill to parliament on 17 May 2023. It puts into law the reforms set out in the private rented sector white paper published in June 2022. Once passed, the Renters Reform Bill will mean substantial changes to the private rented sector – the biggest shake up […]
