Tenant Referencing Posted on August 4, 2020 “The Critical Importance of Referencing” Tenant Referencing Can you imagine an ideal lettings world? One where, once a tenant has been found, you, as landlord, can simply sit back and watch your investment deliver the anticipated return on investment? One where no further involvement is needed? Indeed, this is one of the reasons why some letting agents only offer a tenant finding service. Read More
Rent to Tenants with Pets Posted on July 28, 2020 "Rental Property & Pets" Rent to Tenants with Pets If you're a Landlord, you may be wondering about why you might rent to tenants with pets. Almost half the UK population own a pet, yet many landlords are reluctant to accept pets! According to research by The Dogs Trust, some 78% of pet owners reported that they had experienced difficulty finding rented accommodation that would accept pets. Read More
Section 21 Eviction Notice Posted on July 9, 2020 "Court of Appeal backs Landlord" Section 21 Eviction Notice The Court of Appeal's decision to back the Landlord in Trecarrell House Limited v Roucefield (2020) gives a measure of encouragement to Landlords who fail to comply with a Gas Safety Certificate. Read More
Client Money Protection Posted on July 7, 2020 “Protecting your Rent and Investment” Client Money Protection A number of unscrupulous Letting Agents have been prosecuted for mysteriously ceasing trading, holding many thousands of pounds in client monies. Read More
My Tenant is Subletting Posted on July 3, 2020 "Landlords! Is your Tenant Subletting?" My Tenant is Subletting Generally, as a Landlord, your aim is to maximise your return on investment (ROI) with minimal hands-on involvement. You seek security and a predictable income from well-referenced and reliable Tenants. Read More
Sell or Rent Your Property Posted on June 30, 2020 "Thinking of selling or renting your property?" Sell or rent your property There is a high demand for rental properties in Brighton & Hove due to a cultural shift which has occurred over the past few years. Read More
Landlords – Permission to Rent Posted on June 2, 2020 "Landlords - do you have permission to rent?" Attention Landlords! We really wanted to grab your attention to ask whether you have permission to rent out your property: Have you read the terms of your mortgage and lease? Do the terms of your mortgage and lease give permission to sublet, or rent out, your flat or property? A Professional Letting Agent will ask for confirmation that you have written consent to let. Read More
Landlords – Costs of Self-Managing Your Property Posted on June 2, 2020 "Landlords - Costs of Self-Managing your Property!" Smart investors are keen to snap up bargains, and the buy-to-let market remains surprisingly active. However, whilst it is tempting to go out and buy, buy, buy – a word of caution, because it might not be so easy to let, let, let. Read More
Landlords Tenant Fees Ban Transition Posted on May 26, 2020 "Landlords - Tenant Fees Ban Transition" Landlords, the Tenant Fees Ban transition period ended on 31 May 2020. I asked James Duffy, MARLA MNAEA MIRPM, Branch Manager and The Compliance Coach here at Callaways, to give further guidance for Landlords on the Tenant Fees Act. Read More
Licensed ARLA Propertymark Agent Posted on May 20, 2020 "Why it's wise to choose an ARLA Propertymark Agent" Landlords, do you know the differences between a Licensed ARLA Propertymark Lettings Agent, and one which isn't? James Duffy (right), MARLA Propertymark Licensed Professional explains, "Agents do not currently have to be qualified. Read More
