In this two-minute read, we look at four New Year’s resolutions landlords in Tooting, Mitcham and Sutton can make to earn more money, have less hassle, and maximise their rental investments. It’s 2022. A new year, new hopes, and a new focus on getting rid of old ways of doing things that are holding us back. And landlords are [...]

This two-minute tale takes inspiration from a classic Christmas poem.‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. That was until Mum and Dad, joint owners of a rental property, received a panicked phone call from their tenant. What was the matter? In a highly charged conversation, the [...]

In this three-minute read, we look at the issues #Tooting #Mitcham & #Sutton landlords should consider before raising rents. The uptick in inflation, along with pressure on interest rates, means that many landlords will be considering rent increases right now. Before deciding on a course of action, here are some points to consider. Why would a landlord raise rents?Rising [...]

In this three-minute read, we examine the dangers posed by carbon monoxide. We recently read a statistic about private landlords that left us scratching our heads. A whopping 56% of private renters say they live in a property that doesn’t have a carbon monoxide alarm*. Can such a high percentage of landlords really be ignoring safety advice and [...]

In this three-minute read, we give you the lowdown on mortgage fees. When it comes to finding the best mortgage deal, there’s one question savvy home buyers should ask themselves. And it’s not: “Which deal is offering the lowest interest rate?”. While interest rates are obviously important, mortgage hunters should ask: “Which deal represents the best value overall?”. That’s [...]

In this two-minute read, we look at how to select the best estate agent to sell your home. When it comes to selling a property, it pays to do your research before choosing an agent to manage the sale.  Now you might think that all agents are much of a muchness (they all flog homes, don’t they?), [...]

In this two-minute read, we look at the ins and outs of landlord insurance and consider how it might just save you money in the long run.  As a private landlord, you’ve got to stay on top of repairs, damage, and unexpected costs. So how do you safeguard your property and income? Do you cross your [...]

In this three-minute read, we look at the rental property market in Tooting, Mitcham and Sutton and why now is a good time to invest.Have you ever considered becoming a landlord? Investing in property can be a great way to make the most of any money you have to invest. Generally, it’s best if you’re prepared to [...]

In this three-minute read, we take a look at the most common rules and regulations that Sutton, Tooting and Mitcham landlords need to remember.Being a landlord is a tricky business. There are nearly 200 different pieces of legislation covering the how, why, and when of managing a rental property. Here are just four that landlords are often [...]