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*UPDATED FOR NEW LEGISLATION STARTING 1ST JULY 2021* Landlords are required by law to check that their tenant or lodger can legally rent their residential property in England. Here’s a quick guide for what you need to do. Although onerous, it’s really not difficult! You must: Check ALL tenants over the age of 18, whether… Continue Reading
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How to photograph your property
To take a great picture of your property doesn’t require an expensive camera. Taking a bit of time to set up a good shot can make the difference between an adequate picture and a great one. Top tip: Landscape photographs display best on the property sites! A good photograph of the outside of the property… Continue Reading
Things to remember once you have found a tenant
Now that a new tenancy is about to start, there are a few things you need to remember to do and a few other things to bear in mind for later. Right to rent checks – You must check that all tenants over the age of 18, whether named on the tenancy agreement or not,… Continue Reading
How to value your property
The quick and easy way to work out how much rent you can realistically charge for your property is to take a look at what everyone else is asking. Visit one of the major property portals, such as Rightmove or PrimeLocation, and search for properties similar to your own. Be as wide in your search… Continue Reading
How to write a property description
A property description is made up of 2 parts: key features and property description. The key features section is your opportunity to tell potential tenants about the key selling points of your property, in a bullet point format. The property description section allows you to go in to more depth about your property. Key features… Continue Reading
Landlords good practice guide
Tenant fees ban The Tenant Fees Ban Act came in to force of 1st June 2019 and prohibits landlords or agents making charges to tenants other than in pre-prescribed instances. There are also strict rules around holding deposits including how much can be taken, how long this can held for, and the situations in which… Continue Reading
Tenant referencing guide
Your property is probably one of the most expensive things you own, so you don’t want just anyone moving in. Referencing is the best way to protect yourself against bad tenants, ensuring that they are who they say they are, giving an insight into their ability to pay the agreed rent and their history of… Continue Reading