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Using an agent to manage your rental property should leave you full of confidence and free of stress, with reliable long-term tenants, full legal compliance, and efficient maintenance and repairs.

Unfortunately, that's not every landlord's experience, and not all agents live up to their hype. A poor one can cause a string of headaches but knowing whether or when to switch isn't always clear.

With that in mind, we’ve put together these five clear signs (all with specific examples) that it might be time to move on from your managing agent:

  1. Poor communication.
  2. High tenant turnover and vacancy rates
  3. Disorganised maintenance and repairs.
  4. Lack of legal compliance.
  5. Unclear or unexpected fees.

There really is no need to accept anything less than excellence from your managing agent, whatever the size of your property or portfolio. Let's explore whether it's time for a change.

As The Renters' Rights Bill sets out to reshape the private rental sector, sweeping changes are on the horizon for landlords and tenants.

The government is pushing to pass the Bill by summer 2025, so if you’re a current or budding landlord, it's essential to understand how the new rules will impact your business, so you can plan ahead.

At 226 pages, the white paper is a complex read, so we've distilled the new bill and broken it down into five key areas:

  • Changes to tenancy terms and regaining possession
  • Limits on rent increases and bidding wars
  • New housing standards and safety laws
  • Strengthened tenant rights and protections
  • Revised rules and fines for landlords

The new government is serious about introducing rental reform “without dither and delay,” in the words of Deputy PM Angela Rayner, so now’s the time to see what the Renters’ Rights Bill means for you.

Landlord dream team: who do you need by your side for an easy landlord life?

 

They say teamwork makes the dream work, and being a landlord is no exception.

 

Having great people working for you gives you the most precious commodity of all - time. Time to spend with your family, on personal passions, or expanding your rental portfolio.

 

Listen to any Ted talk or podcast with a high-profile business leader, and they all say the same thing: doing everything yourself is the path to stress, rather than success.

 

So, what does that look like for landlords? Well, there are five key areas where help is at hand:

 

  • Competent management of your property

 

  • Borrowing and long-term financial strategy

 

  • Tax efficiency & inheritance planning
  • Safety, maintenance and repairs
  • Support, connection and inspiration

 

How would it feel to have all that sorted? Whether you're sold on the idea or still on the fence, let's look at the experts who devote themselves to giving you an easy landlord life.

What do Tenants Want? Five Insider Tips to Maximise Your Rental Home’s Appeal and Profit

 

When times are good, it’s easy to think tenants will rent anything at any price. But when the market changes and there's more competition from other rental homes, a property can quickly lose its appeal.

 

Outdated homes also mean more calls around making repairs together with more tenant changeovers, all the while falling further behind the market and never reaching their full income potential.

 

So, what can you do to keep your property in demand for years while also protecting your profits? Well, a good start is to explore what tenants want around primary considerations like:

 

  • Reliability and practicality

  • Feeling safe and secure

  • Having space for stuff

  • Eco-friendly features

  • Finding a home with heart 

 

If you're open to long-term capital growth, minimal changeovers, maximum rental income and an enjoyable landlord life, these five insider tips will help you cement your property’s prosperity.

FIVE UNIVERSAL PRINCIPLES THAT EVERY LANDLORD NEEDS TO KNOW

Whatever kind of landlord you are or wherever you own a rental property, some universal principles apply to keep your investments profitable, sustainable, and enjoyable.

 

Private landlords are effectively small business owners, and just like high street shops and online retailers, an important part of their success is planning and management.

 

Fortunately, being organised and astute is completely free and this week's blog is all about mastering the key fundamentals of buy-to-let, including:

 

  • Referencing and management
  • Avoiding penalties and fines
  • Choosing the right specification
  • Maximising your market
  • Managing your finances

 

We love helping landlords in Liverpool to get these things right with a portfolio that runs like a well-oiled machine, so without further ado, let's get down to it!

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