Why It Could Be Better to Rent Out Your Property Rather Than Sell
2 minute read posted by Emma MacgregorIf you’re fortunate enough to be in a financial position where you can rent out your home instead of selling it, should you take the leap? After all, if you don’t need to sell to fund your next move, renting your property is...
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...
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,...
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...
Why Self-Managing Your Rental Might Not Be the Money Saver You Think It Is
2 minute read posted by Emma MacgregorNot since 2008, when Katy Perry stormed the music charts and Gavin and Stacey ruled the small screen, have interest rates been as high as they are today. As a result, many mortgage holders are looking for ways to trim their...