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Five ways to safely let with pets
With the UK being a nation renowned for its animal lovers, it's no surprise that many tenants want to own pets. However, this can often cause apprehension among landlords due to the potential damage that pets could cause to the property. In this blog, the Tenancy Deposit Scheme aims to navigate renting to tenants with pets, offering 5 ways to help make it work.
Buy to Let Market Update: March 2024
Welcome to ‘Buy to Let Market’, a column aimed at providing you with recent criteria and product updates within the Buy to Let lending markets. The information within this article is correct as at 27/03/2024.
What types of property damage can cost landlords the most to fix?
There are a range of costs to consider when managing a rental property, including those associated with maintaining the property. An unexpected accident, emergency or natural disaster can leave you in a tough spot. That’s why having suitable landlord insurance can help keep you covered and offers you a financial safety net. NRLA partner, Rentguard outlines this guide on what can be the most costly damages to properties.
Why you should consider co-investing in UK buy-to-let property
NRLA partner, GetGround examines the benefits of co-investment, outlining how it eases financial burden, spreads responsibilities, and presents a more cohesive approach to property ownership and shares essential tips.
Timely and regular repair checks can save thousands of pounds
Planning for maintenance is part and parcel of managing rented properties. Planning to revisit a property to redo repairs isn’t. In the private rented sector, increasing costs of property maintenance are just another thing causing landlords ongoing headaches. In fact, analysis found that keeping a buy-to-let safely habitable, accounts for more than a fifth of a landlord’s rental income alone. NRLA Partner, Viewber, advises landlords on why regular checks can save money.
Title Fraud: How to protect yourself
While title fraud is relatively rare, it forms part of a worrying trend in property fraud – up 84% in 2022 alone, according to the Channel 5 investigation. Spikes in fraud often coincide with challenging economic conditions, so it is vital landlords are vigilant. Property fraud experts and NRLA partner, Title Guardian, tells us the simple steps you can take to safeguard your rental homes.
Should landlords request a guarantor?
As a landlord in the UK, finding reliable tenants is essential for the success of your rental business. In some cases, requesting a guarantor can provide an extra layer of financial security. Landlord and Tenant lawyer Anna Hughes of Woodstock Legal Services explains what a guarantor is, the benefits of using one, and the potential pitfalls to avoid.
Certified and compliant: A landlord's guide to meeting UK regulations
A recent study showed that the main concern for landlords was the growing costs associated with maintaining their portfolios. In the UK these costs aren’t just associated with the repairs and maintenance but also the certification to prove that the properties are being well maintained. What is the full list of legal compliance a landlord needs and where can they make smart savings and reduce surprise costs? NRLA partner, YourRepair gives us some advice.
The 3 key components to optimising your profits
Whether you're a seasoned buy-to-let investor or an accidental landlord, ensuring maximum profits from your rental property is crucial. Regularly assessing your expenses and income can significantly impact your bottom line. NRLA partner, Leaders Romans Groups gives us three key components to consider.
How to avoid a cannabis farm in your property
To help landlords manage the potentially traumatic issue of a cannabis farm in their property, NRLA deposit protection provider mydeposits, along with insurance partner Total Landlord has put together this helpful guide.
