Renters’ Reform Bill: What Landlords Need to Know
After a four-year wait and lots of speculation, a wide-ranging plan to overhaul the rental sector was finally presented to Parliament this week. The Renters’ Reform Bill includes changes to…
How Landlords Can Beat Condensation and Mould
Combatting Condensation and Mould: Landlords and Tenants Working Together When it comes to condensation and mould, landlords and tenants need to join forces to address these issues effectively. In this…
Five Priorities Chelmsford Landlords Need to Know
In 2023, being a landlord is becoming increasingly challenging due to the changing rental rules, tax regulations, and mortgage requirements. Amidst all this chaos, it is important to remember that…
How Chelmsford Landlords Can Manage and Minimise Void Periods
When it comes to being a landlord, managing a property during void periods is just as critical as when it's tenanted. Void periods are an inevitable part of buy-to-let ownership,…
Stress-Busting Tips for Chelmsford Landlords
Being a landlord is one of those jobs where there’s no middle ground. It’s either low stress with great tenants and affordable mortgage rates, or it’s the total opposite: high…
Why Targeting Older Tenants Makes Good Business Sense
Older tenants are a growing force in the private rental sector, so is it time for savvy landlords to proactively target this demographic? It’s one of the most striking trends…
Landlords, Is Your Chelmsford Rental Safe?
Many people are under the assumption that being a landlord is an easy ride. Get your tenants in, collect the monthly rent and that’s it, you’re laughing. Sounds like a…
A Landlord’s Guide to Selling a Chelmsford Rental Property
Over the last 12 months, it’s been reported that many landlords have decided enough is enough and are exiting the buy-to-let game in their droves. And whilst these headlines may…
Eight Reasons Why You Should Refurbish Your Rental Property
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” That’s the view some landlords take on the question of renovating a buy-to-let. They do the absolute minimum in terms of maintenance and…
Should Chelmsford Landlords Include Bills in Their Rent?
Tenants’ needs and wants are always changing. A decade ago, broadband was a luxury, now it’s a necessity. Since the pandemic, properties with outside space are more popular than ever.…
Letting Agents: How to Find ‘The One’ for You
Fed up with self-managing your buy-to-let and want a top-notch professional to do it for you instead? Here’s how to find the best letting agent in your neighbourhood. So, you’ve…
How to Manage Multiple Rental Properties
How do portfolio landlords deal with the multitude of tasks and mountains of red tape that come with managing several properties? Read on to find out. Owning a portfolio of…