Which type of Landlord are you?
Landlords fall broadly into two categories; investment and ‘accidental’, with a growing number of the latter. Accidental landlord This is when you have become a landlord due to life’s circumstances, rather than intentionally setting out to own a rental property. After the recession in the 1990s, many people became ‘accidental’ landlords because they couldn’t sell […]
Rights and responsibilities for landlords and tenants
The rights and responsibilities of both landlord and tenants are laid out in the tenancy agreement. These are some of the main ones to be aware of: Landlord and tenant rights Landlord’s rights Tenant’s rights The landlord has a right to receive the agreed rent on the date stated in the tenancy agreement. To be […]
10 ways to successfully co-ordinate a purchase and sale
There are a lot of things buyers and sellers can do to make sure their sale and purchase process runs smoothly. Our guide to co-ordinating a purchase and a sale gives you 10 top tips to help address any potential problem areas before they arise. 1. Prepare your paperwork before you put your property […]
What if your sale purchase falls through?
However hard you try to make sure your move runs smoothly, things do happen that may mean you lose your purchase or sale. If you lose your buyer If you do lose your buyer, don’t panic. There are options such as: • selling via auction; • selling to a cash buyer; • if you have […]
Have a retirement property plan
Have a retirement property plan Over the last few years, property investors – especially those who are investing in buying property to let – have been hit with one tax change after another, which means it is now much more costly to buy a property over and above the home you live in. However, everyone […]
Should you sell?
Everybody’s situation is unique but some of the most common reasons for selling a property are because you need somewhere bigger… or smaller… or in a different location. Putting your home on the market is a big commitment. It costs time and money for everybody in the chain if a seller pulls out, so it […]
