Plain-English advice on buying, selling, letting and renting on the Kent coast, written by the people who do it every day.
Recessions hit everyone right where it hurts: in the pocket. Everyone feels the pinch as prices rise and the cost of living spirals. Homeowners face the prospect of higher mortgage rates and rising bills. But what about landlords? Are they the Teflon of a credit crunch? According to finance experts at Investopedia, landlords not only survive recessions, but they thrive, as renting becomes more appealing than buying in the economic downturn. After all, owning rental properties guarantees them an income, or does it?
Read the articleYou’ll see plenty of ghosts and ghouls trick-or-treating tonight, but here are three frightening scenarios that haunt landlords all year round. Being a landlord can sometimes be unpredictable – but the experience is much less scary if you have a good letting agent on your side. Read on to find out why.
Read the articleDon’t let fraudsters swindle you out of your hard-earned money. Read on to discover what the ‘fake landlord’ scam is and how to protect yourself.
Read the articleThere’s a lot to think about when you are a landlord. You’ve got the ever-changing rules around rental property to consider. Then there’s ensuring your property is well maintained and your tenants are happy. Add to that the cost of living crisis, pressures on the economy and political instability, and you could be forgiven for thinking, ‘what’s the point?’. But before you sell up, let’s look at your alternatives.
Read the articleBroadstairs landlords are facing some challenges with rising interest rates, new legislation and Broadstairs tenants in arrears. Is this the end of the buy-to-let dream in Broadstairs? Far from it. Read this article to find out why.
Read the articleThis two-minute read looks at some simple steps landlords and tenants can take to reduce the risk of condensation causing mould, damp and disputes.
Read the articleIt’s fair to say that tenants’ needs have changed in recent years. With more people working from home than ever, has your rental property got the tech to appeal to top tenants? In the current digital age, there are countless smart apps and devices that can help your property stand out in a crowded market. In this quick read, we look at some easy ways to become a tech-savvy landlord, attract the best tenants and save money.
Read the articleThey’re young, they’re moving out of their parents’ homes, and they could be your next tenants. We’re talking about Generation Z, the workforce of the future and a generation that’s ready to pay rent.
Read the articleAs a landlord, you want to earn a good return on your property investment, but how do you decide what rent to charge? In the current market, rents are at an all-time high, but what’s the fairest way to set your monthly price? In this quick read, we look at how to calculate the right rental price for your property.
Read the articleA significant change in how rental properties must be maintained comes into legal effect on Saturday, October 1st 2022. The law affects what alarms landlords must provide in their properties to protect against potentially lethal carbon monoxide poisoning. Failure to comply with the new rules can result in landlords getting a hefty fine.
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