Key Legal Requirements for Landlords
If you’re renting out property, there are various obligations that landlords must adhere to by law. These requirements ensure the overall wellbeing, safety and security of tenants – as well as protecting the rights of the property owners. Understanding these legal responsibilities will ensure a smooth rental process, no matter if you’re a long-standing landlord or new to the entire process.
How to Find the Perfect Rental Home
If you’re looking to rent, there are several factors you need to consider other than just the home you’ll be living in. From financial planning to viewings and understanding lease agreements, we’ve laid out some straightforward tips to help you on your lettings journey.
Effective Property Management Tips
Whether you’re a first-time landlord or you’ve been renting properties for a while, there are certain ‘golden rules’ to consider to ensure a successful and streamlined practice. The most effective property management strategies are from those that are organised, communicative and in-the-know about tenancy laws and regulations. Our lettings experts have compiled a few helpful tips for landlords to consider.
The perfect blend: Advantages of renting a new build property heated by an air source heat pump
As the real estate industry continues to evolve, new build properties are fast becoming the preferred choice for renters.
Embracing the future: How AI is reshaping the landscape of estate agency.
Can you believe that this article itself was written by AI about AI with only a few simple prompts from Sam, our Lettings manager?
What I rent: Rachael and Scott.
We think it’s important to be transparent, and what better way to demonstrate what it’s truly like to rent in Dorking, than from someone who currently is?
Buy-to-let tax update: your no-nonsense guide to the current rates and allowances.
There have been lots of changes to the way landlords are taxed over the last few years, creating plenty of confusion and leaving some questioning whether buy-to-let is a worthwhile investment. The answer is very much a personal choice, but having complete clarity is a great place to start when deciding on your future.
Big turn-offs: five major viewing mistakes and how to avoid them.
As your estate agent, it’s our job to strip away the potential for negative feedback about your home, leaving only positive vibes that buyers can’t resist. So this week’s blog has all you need to avoid the biggest viewing mistakes before anyone comes to visit.
Find the gap: how to create the buy-to-let niche that’s perfect for you.
There’s plenty to unpack, and we’ve broken it down here into snackable chunks of inspiration and expertise to give you a head start on creating the perfect niche.
Selling your rental home: plan the perfect exit without losing your tenant or income.
Although rents are going through the roof, yields are getting higher, and there’s massive demand from tenants, many landlords are selling their rental homes. For some, it’s part of their long-term plan, but for others, it’s a reaction against changing rules and taxes. Even so, not every landlord who’s selling up is getting out. Some […]
