TENANCY SETUP 26 JANUARY 2021 5 Awful Reasons Landlords Don’t Do Inventories Given how helpful property inventories are, it blows our mind that many landlords think they simply don’t need one. An […]
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 16 DECEMBER 2020 WhatsApp, Email or Letters: What’s Best for Landlord-Tenant Communication Regular readers of the Landlord Hub will have noticed one piece of advice coming up again and again: speak to […]
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 10 DECEMBER 2020 How to Find Good Tradespeople for Your Rental Property Landlords need to know how to find reliable tradespeople to maintain and repair their rental properties. When you find a […]
TAX & FINANCE 8 DECEMBER 2020 Sell or Rent? What to Do with Your Empty Property An empty property hits landlords with a double whammy: you have no money coming in yet still have bills to […]
TENANCY SETUP 7 DECEMBER 2020 Common Mistakes Property Investors Make When Setting up Tenancy Agreements Residential property has been one of the best investments in the UK for decades, generating rental incomes that have increased […]
LAW & REGULATION 18 NOVEMBER 2020 Differences in Landlord Rules and Regulations Across the UK: England, Scotland and Wales The UK’s constitutional settlement means that landlord laws in England, Scotland and Wales are diverging, with different rules for each […]
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 12 NOVEMBER 2020 Problem Tenants: What to Do if Your Tenant Behaves Badly This is a hands-on guide to the most common problems landlords encounter when tenants behave in a way that breaks […]
FINDING TENANTS 12 NOVEMBER 2020 What to Ask Prospective Tenants at Viewings A viewing is the tenant’s chance to see your property — but it’s also your chance to meet the tenant. […]
LAW & REGULATION 10 NOVEMBER 2020 What to Do if Your Tenant Breaks Contract and Leaves Abruptly This is a hands-on guide to one of the trickiest problems landlords encounter: when tenants break the terms of their […]
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 29 OCTOBER 2020 What Are the Tenant’s Responsibilities for Maintenance and Repairs? When you hand over the keys to your new tenant, everything in your rental property will be in safe and […]
TAX & FINANCE 20 OCTOBER 2020 Do You Have to Pay Income Tax on Rental Income? There’s an old saying that only two things are certain in life: death and taxes. And sure enough, letting rental […]
TENANCY SETUP 8 SEPTEMBER 2020 The Quick Guide for Accidental Landlords Have you unexpectedly acquired an extra property, want to rent it out and are not sure what to do next? […]
FINDING TENANTS 2 SEPTEMBER 2020 How to Find Tenants for Your Rental Property If you’re a new landlord, finding tenants can feel like a big task. It’s definitely one of the most important […]
TAX & FINANCE 11 JUNE 2020 How to Agree a Rent Repayment Plan Many tenants have seen a substantial or even total loss of income during the COVID-19 shutdown. Some landlords have responded […]
FINDING TENANTS 17 OCTOBER 2019 How to Vet Tenants with Pre-Viewing Questions We have put together a list of pre-viewing questions you can ask prospective tenants to make sure they’re a good […]
TENANCY SETUP 9 SEPTEMBER 2019 Should I Use a Full Property Management Service? High street agents take up to 15% of your rent to manage your property. That can easily be over £1,000 a […]
TENANCY SETUP 6 AUGUST 2019 How to Add Custom Clauses to OpenRent’s Contract (AST) If you choose to use our Rent Now tenancy creation service, then you’ll be using our standard contract. It’s an […]
FINDING TENANTS 26 JUNE 2019 Your Rental Advert’s First 48-Hours (and Why They Matter So Much) We’re analysing our rental data to bring landlords valuable insights on how to find great tenants quickly. By looking at […]
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 22 MARCH 2019 New Rules to Help Tenants in Unfit Rental Properties This is a guide for tenants on the Homes (Fitness) Act (2018). To see the landlord guide, click here! A […]
FINDING TENANTS 24 FEBRUARY 2019 When to Put Your Property on the Market Timing your rental property’s entry to the market is key to making the most of your advertising. Here is everything […]
LAW & REGULATION 3 JANUARY 2019 Homes (Fitness) Act Allows Tenants to Sue Landlords over Property Condition From 20th March 2020, all tenants in England will gain powers to fight unfit housing — including the ability to […]
TENANCY SETUP 24 OCTOBER 2018 Three Big Mistakes Landlords Make with Tenancy Agreements (ASTs) Many landlords use their own tenancy agreements: sometimes using the same old agreement over and over again for years or […]
LAW & REGULATION 15 JUNE 2018 How to Get a Warrant of Possession When Evicting Tenants How to Evict a Tenant: Step Three: Warrant of Possession This guide is the last of the three-step process to […]
FINDING TENANTS 4 JANUARY 2018 8 Things Landlords NEED to Know about Benefits (‘DSS’) Universal Credit is rolling out across the UK, with huge consequences for landlords and tenants – yet many are still […]
TENANCY SETUP 25 JULY 2017 Free Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement (AST rental contract) | Download Now! Most residential tenancy agreements in England & Wales are Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs). This kind of tenancy was introduced by […]
LAW & REGULATION 31 MAY 2017 Company Lets: What Are They & How Are They Different? Landlord law expert Tessa Shepperson explains the law behind letting a company rent your residential property for the use of […]
FINDING TENANTS 18 APRIL 2017 Are You Putting off Good Tenants with High Upfront Costs? A great way to put tenants off your property is to demand a big lump-sum payment before they can move […]
FINDING TENANTS 24 FEBRUARY 2017 7 Reasons a Floor Plan Will Get Your Advert More Attention When preparing the advert for your rental property, it can be tempting to miss out a floor plan. It’s not […]
FINDING TENANTS 24 FEBRUARY 2017 How to Take Great Photos of Your Property Photos are the single most important part of your advert. But why? It is key to remember that the overwhelming […]
FINDING TENANTS 7 FEBRUARY 2017 How Can I Attract More Tenants to My Property Listing? We want your property advert to attract as many tenants as possible, so we’ve identified seven major areas where you […]