Airbnb properties have seen everything from parties to trashed rooms that take weeks to clean and repair, putting insurance policies to the test.
A new white paper has been released that covers a number of suggested improvements and measures that could transform the rental world for the better.
Advice for First Time Buy-To-Let Landlords
September 10, 2021
Landlord Insurance
Property investment is a long-term commitment and if you are thinking about becoming a landlord you’ll need to understand what your responsibilities are.
There is no foolproof answer to handling student letting during such an uncertain time, but with the right preparation and landlord insurance cover where possible, landlords can be protected against the constantly changing tides.
Questions about whether students were entitled to refunds or even whether students could be forced to leave privately rented properties on the originally agreed dates during lockdown were common, among many more.
Is Now A Good Time To Become A Landlord?
October 6, 2020
Landlord Insurance
For those looking for the next big opportunity as we ease out of complete lockdown, could “becoming a landlord” be exactly that?
Imposing blanket bans on tenants in receipt of housing benefit in the property rental market has been judged as unlawful, discriminatory and against equality laws after housing charity Shelter took on a case which went to court.
Working tenants are by far the most sought after tenant type for landlords looking to fill their buy-to-let property. But just as with every other tenant type, there are still always risks associated with renting to professional tenants.
Many students feel that landlords are unfairly overcharging on the rent whilst not maintaining the property as they should. Damp and lack of heating or hot water are amongst the largest complaints from students about their accommodation.
When Can a Landlord Increase the Rent?
January 8, 2020
Landlord Insurance
Charging rent is how a landlord makes their investment worthwhile. But how often should rental prices be increased and how do you work out how much to raise it by?