1. Don’t look for them through Gumtree This has got to be number one for so many reasons. Many landlords I speak with use Gumtree in order to source tenants as they think its ‘cheaper’ (not so cheap when you have a tenant 6 months in arrears who wont...
As of 1 st June 2019 the Tenant Fee Bill came into effect. Although landlords across the country may have heard whispers of the Tenant Fee Bill, many have failed to consider the impact it will have for them and the changes to their working practices that they will need to...
I had an interesting discussion with a gumtree landlord recently about 'right to rent' checks on new applicants. Their view was that agents (or landlords with new lets) are not required to check the ID of UK citizens, it could be deemed as discrimination if we did and potentially...
A dog may be a man’s best friend, however not every buyer will feel the same as you do about your beloved pet. So here are our top 8 tips on how to ensure potential buyers are not put off by your furry friends. 1. Remember to repair any damage caused by pets, including...
With trends moving towards long-term rents, it is inevitable that tenants will want to be able to have pets, but landlords are understandably going to be hesitant to allow them to do so, even though there are clear advantages in allowing pets on the property. It can be a fine...