Landlords – Permission to Rent Posted on June 2, 2020 "Landlords - do you have permission to rent?" Attention Landlords! We really wanted to grab your attention to ask whether you have permission to rent out your property: Have you read the terms of your mortgage and lease? Do the terms of your mortgage and lease give permission to sublet, or rent out, your flat or property? A Professional Letting Agent will ask for confirmation that you have written consent to let. Read More
Landlords – Costs of Self-Managing Your Property Posted on June 2, 2020 "Landlords - Costs of Self-Managing your Property!" Smart investors are keen to snap up bargains, and the buy-to-let market remains surprisingly active. However, whilst it is tempting to go out and buy, buy, buy – a word of caution, because it might not be so easy to let, let, let. Read More
Landlords Tenant Fees Ban Transition Posted on May 26, 2020 "Landlords - Tenant Fees Ban Transition" Landlords, the Tenant Fees Ban transition period ended on 31 May 2020. I asked James Duffy, MARLA MNAEA MIRPM, Branch Manager and The Compliance Coach here at Callaways, to give further guidance for Landlords on the Tenant Fees Act. Read More
Licensed ARLA Propertymark Agent Posted on May 20, 2020 "Why it's wise to choose an ARLA Propertymark Agent" Landlords, do you know the differences between a Licensed ARLA Propertymark Lettings Agent, and one which isn't? James Duffy (right), MARLA Propertymark Licensed Professional explains, "Agents do not currently have to be qualified. Read More
Gardening Time Posted on May 12, 2020 "Landlords - How Does Your Garden Grow?" Is it a garden, an oasis of tranquillity, or a jungle? Without a doubt, it's gardening time... Are you thinking of renting out your home or property with a garden? Your garden is an extension of your property, a welcome retreat for dining, playing, relaxing, and tending! During this period of lockdown, how much we, as a nation, have come to appreciate our green spaces, parks and public gardens, our tubs and shrubs, our balconies and display boxes. Read More
Reputable Rental Services Posted on April 7, 2020 "Reputable Rental Services" Have you read the numerous reports in the media telling of tenants handing over money in good faith, hoping to move into their new home? They thought they'd signed up for reputable rental services, then. Read More
The Professional Tenant Posted on March 24, 2020 "The Professional Tenant" Are you one of the many Landlords in Brighton & Hove who has experienced great monthly yields from your student lets? But, are your properties, by default, empty during summer? You'll know this can seriously dent annual yield by up to 25%. Read More
Landlords Insurance Matters Posted on March 17, 2020 "Landlords Insurance Matters" Are you one of the reportedly 1 in 8 Landlords without Landlord insurance? Seriously, landlords insurance matters. You, like most Landlords, will, of course, have regular buildings insurance, covering subsidence, storm damage, flooding etc. Read More
Landlords Unexpected Costs Posted on March 10, 2020 "Landlords Unexpected Costs" Landlords, we think you'll be interested in statistics revealed by a survey that identifies some of the physical costs of being a Landlord, along with their knock-on effects, and often unexpected costs. Read More
Furnish Rental Property Posted on March 3, 2020 "Should I furnish my rental property?" To furnish or not to furnish rental property Landlords often ask us whether or not they should furnish rental property. “Furnishing” usually means everything required to live reasonably comfortably in a property. Read More
