Lisa Williamson 19 May 2016

Historically, landlords and animals don’t have the best relationship. The fear of damage, infestations and related costs sometimes seem too much hassle than they’re worth. But, people love their pets! So, landlords who ban them run the risk of putting off many potential tenants. It can feel like a catch-22! To try and help, here’s […]

Letting out your property can be daunting! While rare, all landlords have heard stories of tenants damaging furniture, falling behind on rent payments and upsetting the neighbours. How can you ensure this doesn’t happen to you? Here’s a guide to keeping your investment safe. Vet All Potential Tenants The first step is the tenancy vetting […]

It’s time to talk deposits… These are a source of protection for landlords, ensuring they have a safety net should anything happen to their property. But, this doesn’t mean they’re without their own complications! Deposit disputes are common. If a landlord withholds money for any reason, this is an obvious conflict of interest between both […]

Landlords and inventories… Should they mix? Anyone who has anything to do with the world of renting, be that landlords, letting agents or tenants, will understand the importance of inventories. But, the question is, should people carry out inventories themselves? If so, what’s some advice they shouldn’t forget? What can still go wrong? Let’s take […]