It’s the time of year when most of us have now given in and put the central heating on. If you are a tenant where do you stand with what is expected from a landlord when it comes to heating
10 Mistakes New Landlords Make
When the housing market took a dive a few years ago many investors who had been fortunate enough to preserve their cash, or maintain access to credit, snapped up incredible deals on residential properties to try their hand at property
Avoiding Landlord and Tenant Horror Stories
It’s that time of year when the ghosts, witches and dastardly demons come out to play – Halloween. Now, we all know that this is really just an excuse for people to dress up and have fun, but here at
Being a Student Landlord
It’s the time of year when the universities are starting a new term and thousands of young people are beginning higher education. Being a student landlord can be an attractive proposition especially in an area with a high student population
Letting Fees & Legislation Update
Holding deposits are excluded from the upcoming letting fees ban, says Housing Minister Alok Sharma. In a recent House of Commons debate, he confirmed draft legislation is nearly ready but the deposits will not form part of the new rules.
Letting Your Tenants Decorate
The question of letting a tenant decorate a rental property can be a dilemma for landlords. Landlords want tenants to feel at home and personalise the property in the hope they’ll stay longer and maintain its condition. But on the
The Pros And Cons Of Becoming A Landlord
Whilst we work with hundreds of landlords across the Gloucestershire region, we are very aware that not everyone is cut out to be a landlord and in fact, for some, the potential pitfalls often do deter many prospective landlords from
5 Simple Things To Keep Your Rental Property Secure
The days of communities and villages leaving their doors unlocked and windows open are sadly all but over in most parts of the world, and whilst this might be sad reflection on the world we live in today, it is
Landlords – Why Alex Clark Are Your Number One Gloucester Letting Agents
If you are looking for a property management company or letting agent in Gloucester, then you probably know by now that there are a few agents that you can choose from, but if you want the very best, then Alex
5 Simple Tricks To Keep Your Rental Property Looking Great
As a landlord or potential landlord, the challenge of keeping your rental property looking great and feeling new is not easy, as over time, properties suffer from wear, tear and sometimes, a bit of neglect. But, fear not, as if