Once they’ve acquired a property and made it suitable for living in, a landlord’s role is all plain sailing from there on. It’s just collecting monthly instalments of rent for a living, right? Take the blinkers off and it actually requires much, much more than that, which is why property owners outsource some of their [...]
Everyone who’s ever moved has, at some point, experienced regret when they got to their new place to unpack. Follow these tips and you’ll never have to worry about them happening again. 1. Packing dangerous, perishable or important items To save some money and time later, you may think that saving that can [...]
City life isn’t for everyone, so for those who like to have peace and quiet, and have a love for older buildings, there is the option of owning a country home. If you are considering buying one of your own then you should definitely have a look on the Anderson Rose website, as it is [...]
It’s living the dream really isn’t it, living in London? For some of us that wonderful dream can and does come true for a lucky few. Most people hear the word “London” and think of high prices for very little in return, but that is not always the case. You can afford many luxurious properties [...]
Whether you’re a landlord who lets out property furnished which includes beds. Or if you’re a tenant who has rented a furnished property with beds. You may want to consider a few eventualities such as erm, if you’re squeamish, you better move on… …Still here? Last chance to go and read something less squeamish… OK, [...]
If you’re living in rented accommodation, you’ll often have one thing on your mind and that’s moving home! So one of the most frequently asked questions is, “when is the best time of year to move home?”. The simple answer is, theres never a right time of year to do it! Any time of year [...]
As a landlord, it is unlikely you are going to directly benefit yourself from the heat and hot water performance of your boiler but that doesn’t mean you should base your choice on the price alone. It can be beneficial as a landlord to carefully consider the boiler model that you invest in for your [...]
For anybody not aware of what a Sash Window is, you could always check the Wikipedia entry for Sash Windows. But for a quick intro to Sash Windows, keep reading. They were invented around 400 years ago, they usually have a sliding mechanism where by the upper, lower or both sections of the Window move [...]
Problem tenants can be the cause of a substantial amount of stress, and require further care so to avoid being accused of harassment. As a landlord you must approach a problem tenant professionally and in accordance with the law, keeping in mind that you are not in a social setting but instead working as the [...]
The Guardian Newspaper has an interesting story on their website. They’ve taken advice from prominent people involved in various areas of housing and homelessness to see what their perspective is towards how Councils and Private Landlords work together. From rent fixing to dealing with poor properties, to discussing how councils can work with the private [...]
