Partners and suppliers
Avoiding garden maintenance disputes in rental properties
Gardening is one of the top 5 reasons for deposit deductions claimed by landlords using the Tenancy Deposit Scheme for their deposit protection. Therefore, landlords need to take steps to avoid disputes at the end of the tenancy. Here, The Tenancy Deposit Scheme examines the responsibility for maintaining the outside space, what falls on the tenants or the landlords, and tips to help avoid deposit disputes.
Buy to Let Market Update: June 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 24/05/2024.
What do tenants look for in a rented home?
Long-term tenancies reduce the likelihood of void periods that can occur when you’re looking for new tenants. Keeping tenants for longer periods can also allow you to build a rapport with them, which can help make the day-to-day management of your property simpler. But how can you convince reliable tenants to choose you and your property as their long-term landlord and home? NRLA partner, Rentguard has taken a look at what tenants are after in a rented home.
Does your property need improving to meet current standards?
Properly maintaining your property can help you to comply with any relevant legislations. It can even save you money in the long term by helping to avoid issues escalating into more expensive problems. In the event that something does go wrong, it can help to have suitable landlord insurance in place to help cover the costs. NRLA partner, Rentguard explains some proactive investments to help reduce the chance of accidents or damage, as well as helping you stay compliant.
How to identify potential mould issues in rented properties efficiently
Potentially 6.5 million homes have damp and mould. This isn’t a small issue. The health risks attached to untreated mould are serious for residents and landlords should take action to remedy their properties. Under new guidelines, landlords are responsible for ensuring their rented properties are free from these hazards. Failure to do so can result in prosecution and fines. NRLA recognised supplier, Inventory Hive outlines how to identify mould issues.
“I’ll see you in court!” – surely there is a better way?
Mike Morgan of NRLA partner the Property Redress Scheme Tenancy Mediation Service explains more about the role of mediation in resolving conflicts that may arise during a tenancy, drawing on two case studies to illustrate the benefits of mediation.
Property portal: Can tech free up cash to tackle criminal landlords?
Rental reform has never been far from the headlines in the last 12 months, with the introduction of a property portal a key element of the Government’s Renters (Reform) Bill. But what exactly is a property portal? James Kent from Safe2 tells us more.
The unseen expenses of being a landlord
Whether you’re new to the rental market or have been a landlord for years, costs and expenses are something to be ever mindful of. Like any endeavour, when the expenses outweigh the income, it’s time to stop, take stock and reconsider your options. NRLA partner, YourRepair lets us know what the less obvious expenses that can have an impact on your profit margins are.
Finding the perfect mattress for your rental properties
A comfortable and supportive mattress goes a long way toward ensuring a better night’s sleep for your tenants. It can be the difference between feeling discomfort in the morning and feeling refreshed and ready for the day ahead. In this blog, NRLA Recognised Supplier, Mattressman discusses the importance of finding the right mattress and how to settle on the best fit for your properties.
How to make sure that your deposit is protected correctly
If you’re a new landlord it’s important to understand your legal responsibilities around tenancy deposit protection, so that you follow, and comply, with the law. NRLA tenancy deposit protection partner, mydeposits, has put together this useful guide.
