Becoming an Accidental Landlord

Feb 25, 2012

The term ‘accidental landlord’ has become extremely common throughout the United Kingdom in recent years. Accidental landlords are defined as those who have attempted to sell their property for some time without having much success. In these circumstances, some will choose to rent the property privately and benefit from a rental income rather than sit and wait for the right buyer to appear....

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Landlord Tips – Dealing With House Party Damage and Destruction

Feb 25, 2012

In with all of the demands and the legal responsibilities associated with being a landlord, lays the need to protect the property (and your wallet) from potential damages caused by tenants during house parties....

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Rent Your Property for the Olympics Later This Year

Feb 17, 2012

With spring on its way and summer not far behind, many are now thinking, ‘can I rent my property for the Olympics?’ as a way of generating extra cash. A former Spurs and Arsenal defender who shall remain nameless is said to be renting out his Chelsea townhouse for £75,000 a week - four times its value - during the Games....

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Should Landlords Consider the Green Deal Scheme

Feb 07, 2012

National Landlords Association (NLA) it has been reported that two thirds of private property landlords in the UK would consider taking advantage of the Government’s Green Deal scheme, available from October 2012, in order to improve energy efficiency in their properties....

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Private Rental Property Landlords Health and Safety Responsibilities

Jan 28, 2012

It is vital that landlords wishing to rent a private property ensure that their property is regularly inspected kept safe and free from health hazards in order to protect tenants. Regulations for gas and electrical safety, fire regulations and energy performance certificates are extremely important matters......

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Private Rental Property Landlords – What Do You Need To Do For Your Property In Winter?

Jan 23, 2012

Last winter, the UK experienced one of its coldest periods ever with lashings of snow and ice along with temperatures well below zero for what seemed like months on end. But the Big Freeze isn’t just a big inconvenience – it can also end up a big financial burden for landlords who have rented a private property and not taken care to winter proof it for tenants....

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