Articles by Richard Abbots
Time to sell up or carry on letting your property?
Interest rates, over-regulation, tax changes and cost of living have been blamed for a growing number of landlords selling their rental properties. But is there a strong case for carrying on with letting? How can renting become easier and more cost-effective for those landlords with a long-term view? NRLA partner Inventory Hive take a look.
How to select good tenants fairly
As a landlord or agent, it’s perfectly acceptable to want the best tenants in your property – to protect your asset and ensure prompt rent payments. But how you can go about selecting the right people fairly, without committing unfair prejudice against others – and how do you know if you’re really choosing the best ones?
Landlords and legionella: What to inspect and when
Every home is at risk from Legionella and, in the case of rental properties, it’s a landlord’s responsibility to minimise that risk to keep their tenants safe. What do landlords need to do, and when, to meet regulations and safety standards regarding Legionnaires? NRLA Recognised Supplier, Inventory Hive tells us more.
How to Avoid the Most Common Rental Deposit Disputes
This year's most common tenancy deposit dispute has been revealed. NRLA Recognised Supplier, Inventory Hive tells us what agents and landlords (and tenants) can do to avoid the delays, costs and stress associated with deposit disputes at check-out.
How to Reduce Heating Bills in Rental Properties
With the rising costs of living and current energy crisis, combined with energy performance certificate (EPC) requirements in rental properties, what can landlords do to improve energy efficiency and reduce heating bills for tenants? NRLA Recognised Supplier, Inventory Hive, gives us some tips.
