Blog: Landlord

Is your rental property working as hard as it could for you? As a landlord, you'll want to ensure that your investment is performing well and continues to make good business sense throughout the time you own it.Homes often...

Ending up in a dispute at the end of a tenancy is one of the least inviting prospects of being a landlord, and thankfully most tenancies end perfectly amicably. But when they do end in disagreement, many landlords manage to lose...

Do you think it’s impossible to be popular AND profitable as a landlord? Perhaps you feel that one cancels out the other; that it’s a choice between hard-nosed business and being nice, but that the two are fundamentally...

In this three-minute read, we share five top tips if you’re thinking about renting out your property for the first time.Deciding to become a landlord is a big step.It can be both exciting and daunting. Here at Athelstans,...

It takes a certain character to be a managing agent: the job has a reputation as a thankless task with days full of complaints, emergencies, breakdowns and hassle. And if we’re honest,  rarely does anyone call with news that...

In this three-minute read, we look at ways to prevent the tenant/landlord relationship from turning sour.We hate to be the bearers of bad news but today is the most depressing day of the year – otherwise known as Blue...

In this two-minute read, we look at the benefits of building a good relationship with your tenant.Type' landlords are' into Google, and the words that come up next are pretty unflattering.According to the global digital...

In this two-minute speed read we look at 10 things you can do as a landlord to make 2021 a year to remember for all the right reasons.1 – Review your buy to let mortgages. Great deals are continually coming to the market....

In this two-minute read, we look at how the private rental sector changed in 2020.2020 is the year the property world’s most famous mantra – location, location, location – was replaced with a new motto: space, space,...

In this two-minute read, we look at why landlords who self-manage their buy-to-lets can never really put their feet up at Christmas.Picture this: It’s 4pm on Christmas Day, and you’ve just snuggled down on the sofa to watch a...

In this three-minute read, we look at the two biggest decisions landlords make when renting out their property.  Life is a daily merry-go-round of decision making.What to eat for breakfast?  Which coat to put on? Which queue to...

In this three-minute read, we outline the costs and expenses landlords encounter when letting a property. To succeed as a landlord, you need to have a realistic idea about the costs you'll encounter when letting out a...

In this three-minute read, we look at the pros and cons of letting a property to a tenant with a pet.Should tenants be allowed to keep pets in rental properties? It’s a thorny subject that is back in the spotlight after an MP...

In this three-minute read, we look at the documentation landlords need to meet their legal obligations – and avoid messy disputes.First-time landlords often make the rookie mistake of underestimating the amount of paperwork...

In this two-minute read, we look at the new rules on eviction enforcement during the latest lockdown.Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced a ban on bailiffs carrying out eviction enforcement during the lockdown in all but...

In this two-minute read, we look at what the announcement on Saturday by Prime Minister Boris Johnson means to landlords and tenants in Launceston.The writing has been on the wall for several days now, but on Saturday we received...

In this terrifying two-minute read, we look at what ghoulish goings-on are keeping landlords up at night—a Halloween Week Special.There are many different fears we all have in life.  There’s the fear of scary clowns like the...

In this two-minute speed read; we look at what the new tier system means for landlords and people looking to rent.The tier system announced by the Government this week to combat the increase in Covid-19 cases has caused some...

In this three-minute read, we look at how landlords can manage tenants who are noisy, aggressive, or destructive.Let’s start with the good news: the vast majority of tenants pay their rent on time and cause their landlords very...

In this three-minute read, we look at the dos and don’ts of photography when it comes to marketing a property.When letting a property, it’s impossible to overstate the importance of getting the imagery right.  As most...

In this three-minute read, we look at the unusual things that tenants have left behind after moving out and explain how landlords can avoid post-tenancy clean-up bills.End-of-tenancy checks can spring all manner of surprises on...

In this three-minute read, we look at the ten most important things a landlord needs to succeed.If you’re contemplating becoming a landlord, here’s a helpful checklist explaining what it takes to let a property.You may wonder...

In this three-minute read, we look at ways to make your home more energy efficient.With 40% of UK carbon emissions coming from households, the road to a cleaner, greener planet starts at home.First, the good news (yes, there is...

In this three-minute read, we look at why landlords MUST take gas safety very seriously.This Monday (14th) sees the tenth annual Gas Safety Week begin.The awareness campaign is timed to get people thinking about and checking their...

In this three-minute read, we explain how landlords can navigate their way through choppy economic waters and achieve good returns on their investment.When officials announced on 12 August that the UK had entered recession, lots...

In this three-minute read, we look at how landlords can prevent their property from being used for cannabis production.If you have a nice property in a respectable street, you probably would never imagine that criminal gangs would...

A 60-second update.Yesterday the Government made changes to the six-month eviction notice periods law which were introduced in a bid to stop people being evicted from their homes due to the impact Covid-19 is having on their...

A 2-minute read updating landlords about what the new extension on evicting tenants means for them and how we’re helping them avoid the worst-case scenario.On Friday it was announced by the Government there is now an extension...

In this three-minute read, we explain what landlord insurance is and how to protect your property investment.If the mere mention of the word “insurance” makes you want to nod off, here’s a quick hack to focus your mind.Ask...

In this two-minute read, we look at seven fundamental steps landlords need to take to put themselves and their rental properties on the path to success.Being a landlord can be challenging, complicated and confusing. But it...

In this three-minute read, we look at what a recent court ruling that found a “no DSS” letting ban was unlawful means for landlords.A disabled mum-of-two emerged victorious from York County Court earlier this month after...

In this three-minute read, we look at what the Stamp Duty holiday and a new grant scheme for green home improvements mean for landlords.Chancellor Rishi Sunak made two big announcements about the property market last week and...

In this two-minute read, we look at helpful new advice for landlords dealing with cases of rent arrears.At the beginning of the pandemic, many predicted Covid-19 would have a disastrous impact on the private rental sector. But...

In this three-minute read, we look at the legal responsibilities of landlords in Launceston – and reveal why it pays to let the experts handle the red tape.Some people say being a landlord is easy. These people are...

In this three-minute read, we look at what lies ahead for landlords in 2020.If you had to sum up 2020 in one word (without using “unprecedented” because it has been overused) what would it be? Weird? Abnormal? Or what about...

In this four-minute read, we look at the eviction ban extension and explain why now, more than ever, landlords need a property partner who has their back.Whether you’re a veteran landlord with years of experience, or a rookie...

In this four-minute read, we look at the strict new regulations on electrical inspections that come into effect next month.As if landlords don’t have enough to contend with, new rules on Electrical Inspection Condition Reports...

In this three-minute read, we discover what internet searches can tell landlords about the rental market.If you’re wondering about the current mood of the lettings market in Launceston, then the results of a recent Google...

A 1 minute read to help landlords get things right.It’s worth noting the law has just changed on this. A year ago, the English Government introduced a ban on tenant fees on all new tenancies. As part of this legislation, a...

In this four-minute read, we look at what’s on the horizon for the lettings market now that lockdown restrictions are easing AND why it pays to use an experienced letting agent.With the property market getting back to business...

In this three-minute read, we look at the high levels of activity expected to return to the lettings market and the extra hygiene and social distancing measure we’re putting in place to keep everybody safe.Last week letting...

A 1-minute read. According to the BBC, restrictions around property viewings and transactions are to be lifted today.At 19.30 yesterday evening the BBC published an article stating that the Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick is...

In this 90-second read, we give you an update on what the Government’s report issued today means to people thinking of letting a property.The UK Government’s plan to steer the four nations through the Covid-19 storm was...

In this three-minute read, we look at ways, landlords can reduce the risk of tenancy disputes now, and when lockdown ends.There’s plenty of talk in the news about the possibility of the lockdown being eased across some...

In this two-minute read, we look at how many landlords have realised the benefits of using a letting agency during the Coronavirus outbreak.The last few weeks have been testing for all of us.Every aspect of our lives has been...