Landlord mistakes: five major buy-to-let bloopers and how to avoid them
5 minute read postedMaking mistakes is a part of life: many can be laughed off, but others are more serious. And for landlords, there can be legal and financial consequences for getting things wrong. When we're asked to take over a rental home by...
Empty promise: turn a vacant spell into a brighter future for your buy-to-let
5 minute read postedAn empty rental property doesn’t have to be a downer. In fact, having some time between tenancies gives you the chance to optimise your investment's rental yield, sales value, and future popularity. That said, vacant homes do...
Buy-to-let booster: five ways to raise the return on your rental homes
5 minute read postedIs your buy-to-let as profitable as it could be? Many aren’t. There’s often more mileage in a rental home than many landlords realise, and some of the checks you can make to determine whether your property is a peak performer...
Millennial landlords: how to help your child build their own buy-to-let business
6 minute read postedImagine if your child was already financially independent by the age of 25. How proud would that make you feel? With the UK’s massive housing shortage, rents are being pushed higher and higher. This means more private landlords...
Next-gen landlords: discover the tactics that make buy-to-let still worth it
5 minute read posted“Is buy-to-let still worth it?” Hardly a day goes by when someone doesn’t ask us that question. For a lot of people, the answer is no. Changing lettings law and tax rules have caused many landlords to drop out and sell up,...
Buy-to-let tax update: your no-nonsense guide to the current rates and allowance
5 minute read postedThere have been lots of changes to the way landlords are taxed over the last few years, creating plenty of confusion and leaving some questioning whether buy-to-let is a worthwhile investment. The answer is very much a personal...
Tenant troubles: How to fix conflicts and disputes without losing your head
6 minute read postedWhat's your biggest fear about being a landlord? For many, it's the prospect of getting locked in a lengthy dispute with their tenants while trying to keep their cool. It’s rare for any landlord or tenant to set out looking for...
Find the gap: How to create the buy-to-let niche that's perfect for you
5 minute read postedBuy-to-let is undergoing a massive transformation right now. Poor-quality homes are getting squeezed out by tightening legislation, and short-term profiteering has fallen away through changing tax laws. As a result, many landlords...
Renting to sharers: How to prepare your property and get the legals right
6 minute read postedDemand for rental homes rose by around 25% in 2022, and competition among tenants is hotter than ever as potential buyers wait and see what house prices will do. As rents continue to rise from a shortage of property, more and more...
Buy-To-Let Finance: Optimise your portfolio’s cash flow, yield and profit
5 minute read postedBuying one or more rental homes can give you additional income now and a plan for financial freedom, but simply owning a property isn't enough by itself. To be sure of maximising your yield and protecting the value of your...