Category: Landlord Business
Mixed residential and commercial buildings: insurance challenges explained
Some buildings are more complicated than others in the way they are occupied and used. It might be a shop at ground level with a flat above, it might be an office block that also houses residential units, or any …
Landlord’s obligations
As a landlord, when you enter into a contract with your tenants you are taking on a number of responsibilities and obligation – many of which also come with the force of law. The majority of these relate to ensuring that …
Legal and compliance aspects of unoccupied property
If you have to leave your home temporarily unoccupied for a month or more, it becomes not only more vulnerable to the risks of loss or damage but might also pose a hazard to neighbours and passersby. These and other …
How to finance your portfolio
If you’re looking to build up a portfolio of properties in which to invest, one of the first and most critical questions is likely be how do you finance your portfolio purchase. General principles Investment in property is akin to …
Maximising your property portfolio profits
The purchase of property to be let to tenants has become a widely popular form of investment. The returns on your investment come from two potential sources: the income you receive from rents; and in the longer term, any appreciation …
March Home Upkeep
Maintenance is something to think about throughout the year for any property owner. Only by keeping your home in a good state of repair can you get optimum enjoyment from it and maximise its capital value. Regular home maintenance also …
Landlord insurance and tenants
Renting out property can be a lucrative venture, but it comes with its fair share of responsibilities and complexities. A crucial aspect of this venture is understanding the dynamics of the relationship between a landlord and their tenants. In the …
Key takeaways from the Autumn Statement for landlords
If you’re a landlord, you’ll be taking more than a passing interest in the underlying state of the economy. The Autumn Statement by the Chancellor of the Exchequer might be just the time to find out what’s going on – …
Top tips on keeping your tenants happy
What’s the secret to a successful buy to let business? It’s really quite simple. You aim to generate an optimum rental income by keeping your property let to tenants while safeguarding the structure and fabric of your business asset. You …
Maximising your income
Some landlords seem to think that the key to maximising income from a buy to let business is simply to increase the rent. The level at which you pitch your rent, of course, has an important part to play but …
