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Experienced landlords know just how hard it is to find good and reliable tenants for their houses for rent. So once good tenants have been found, either for a houseshare or whole property it is important for landlords to retain their tenants for as long ...

With the average property to rent in the UK achieving no more than a yield of 5-6%, Landlords have long tried to increase their income by minimising costs, such as finding cheaper mortgage rates and reducing maintenance expenses. With a tightening mortga...

One of the most important legal requirements landlords have is to carry out an annual gas safety check. Every landlord has to have all gas appliances checked every 12 months by a Gas Safe registered engineer. The Gas Safe register replaced the CORGI gas...

Landlords renting out rooms in flatshares and houseshares will often face the rather tedious task of having to advertise for new tenants. Students and young professionals , particularly if they are living in rooms to rent in London or other major cities...

So you have just bought a new property to rent out but it's obvious that the place has seen better days? Before you start with the refurbishment it is wise to take a step back and consider the best way to go about this. Many landlords have embarked on e...

Landlords who have bought a property to rent and are looking to offer rooms to rent individually in a houseshare will need to think about providing furniture for their tenants. It is a good idea to consider the cost and timing implications as soon as th...

London attracts a wide range of people who come to the capital to live and work. Everyone will at some point be faced with the challenge of finding their next home amongst the vast number of properties to rent in London. This can be a time consuming and...