What to consider when you’re pricing your rental
3 minute read posted by Craig ThompsonIf you’re a first-time landlord about to rent out a property, or an established landlord looking to purchase a new investment, one of the main questions you’ll have is how much rent you can charge per month. Of course, you can...
Should you invest in a turnkey buy-to-let or a renovation project?
3 minute read posted by Craig ThompsonWhether you’re an established landlord or a first-time investor, you’ll probably be thinking about what to buy: a ready-to-go rental or a doer-upper. Which one should you pick? A turnkey rental is one that is ready for tenants...
How to make the end of a tenancy run smoothly
3 minute read posted by Craig ThompsonAs a landlord, one of your main goals is to make sure your property is tenanted. As soon as the old tenants decide they’re moving on, it’s time to find new renters to move in. But while you’ll be keen for a quick turnaround,...
How to manage challenging tenancy relationships
3 minute read posted by Craig ThompsonAs a landlord, as well as managing the finances, the property and any repairs or maintenance, you also have to remember to look after your tenants. Whilst nine times out of ten you’ll never have to deal with anything too...
Why self-managing your rental might not be the money saver you think it is
2 minute read posted by Craig ThompsonNot since 2008, when Gavin and Stacey ruled the small screen, have interest rates been as high as they are today. As a result, many mortgage holders are looking for ways to trim their outgoings to ease the financial burden....
Renters's Reform Bill: What Landlords Need to Know
3 minute read posted by Craig ThompsonRenters’ Reform Bill: What Landlords Need to Know OR Update: What the Renters’ Reform Bill Means for Landlords in Liverpool. After a four-year wait and lots of speculation, a wide-ranging plan to overhaul the rental sector was...
Landlords could be hit with £14k bills and red tape in Tory 'Levelling Up' plans
7 minute read posted by Craig ThompsonLandlords could be hit with £14k bills and red tape in Tory 'Levelling Up' plans Some landlords face bills of between £11,000 to £14,000 as Michael Gove, the Housing Minister, declared an attack on poor quality private rental...
How will the new Landlord Licensing Scheme affect landlords in Liverpool?
5 minute read posted by Craig ThompsonGovernment approves new Liverpool Landlord Licensing Scheme How will the new Landlord Licensing Scheme affect landlords in Liverpool? The Government has approved a comprehensive Landlord Licensing scheme covering around 80 per...
Should landlords be worried about new rental regulations?
5 minute read posted by Craig ThompsonShould you and other landlords in Maghull, Crosby and the rest of Sefton be worried? Everyone should be doing their bit to help reduce the UK’s carbon footprint on the globe – yet the question is, is that burden being put too...
How will ‘Lifetime Deposits’ change the rental market?
6 minute read posted by Craig ThompsonWith Maghull Tenants Deposits Totalling £727,031, how will ‘Lifetime Deposits’ Change the Maghull Rental Market? The Government’s scheduled publication of their White Paper for the Renter's Reform Bill, which incorporates...