Landlords: What to Consider When You’re Setting Your Monthly Rent
3 minute read posted by Emma MacgregorIf you’re a first-time landlord about to rent out a property, or an established landlord looking to purchase a new investment, one of the main questions you’ll have is how much rent you can charge per month. Of course, you can...
Five Ways to Make Your Home a More Joyful Place
3 minute read posted by Jane EarleyEveryone needs a little bit of joy. And these days, finding joy has become a big business. There are gratitude journals, exercise programmes, spiritual practices and much, much more to help you achieve happiness, but what about...
Have You Inspected Your Rental Property Recently?
3 minute read posted by Emma MacgregorAs a landlord, you’ve probably experienced that feeling of dread when your tenant’s name flashes up on your phone, reporting a problem. Or how about the horror of receiving the news that you’re going to have to pay for...
Tips to Help Your Kids Get Over Back to School Jitters
3 minute read posted by Jane EarleyNo matter what your child’s age, the first day back at school can feel overwhelming. Whether it’s their first day in Reception, the start of a major exam year or just back into the daily grind of lessons, lunchtimes, and the...
Looking for a Buy-to-Let? Decide What’s Right for You
3 minute read posted by Emma MacgregorWhether you’re an established landlord or a first-time investor, you’ll probably be thinking about what to buy: a ready-to-go rental or a doer-upper. Which one should you pick? Currently, lots of changes are being made around...
How to Make the End of a Tenancy Run Smoothly
3 minute read posted by Emma MacgregorAs 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,...
A Look Back at the History of Photography for Snap-Happy People
2 minute read posted by Jane EarleyAs it’s World Photography Day tomorrow (19 August), we look at how the camera and its role in society has changed over the past 200 years. Brits do it five times a day, while Americans manage it 20 times a day.* Yes, taking a...
Top Rules for a Happy House Share
3 minute read posted by Emma MacgregorRenting a property with a friend or acquaintance? Never lived with anyone before? We’ve got you covered with some top tips to help manage your new living situation. These days, renting isn’t cheap and whether you’re a...
Dangers of a DIY Tenancy Agreement: What Landlords Need to Know
2 minute read posted by Emma MacgregorType ‘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...
How to Make Your Locks Heath Tenancy a Happy One
3 minute read posted by Emma MacgregorAs 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...