We all know someone who never insures anything and never has any problems. But given that £8m is paid out every day in home insurance claims, not everyone has the same luck.
Landlords in Fife are an essential part of the local rental market – there simply aren’t enough new homes being built and demand from tenants is stronger than ever.
As we approached the beginning of 2021, hopes were high of a return to normal, with Covid and Brexit seemingly in the rear-view mirror. But the year turned out very differently, and both have continued to feature strongly in everyone’s life.
When it comes to protecting the value of your property, mid-tenancy inspections help you stay on top of repairs, maintain a good relationship with your tenants and reduce changeovers, voids, and wear & tear.
Inspections are not about telling your tenants to make the bed, plump up the cushions or leave them feeling scrutinised. However, they are an essential element in the smooth running of every tenancy and to ensure your property is well looked after.
There’s plenty to cover when organising your visits, including when to arrange them, what to look out for and how to follow up, but with the tips in our essential guide, you’ll soon be an absolute pro.
Every landlord and tenant want exactly the same thing: security and stability. As a landlord, you want an uninterrupted income stream, while tenants want an uninterrupted home life.
Owning one or more buy-to-let homes is the dream of many people. The idea of passive income, financial security and building a comfortable retirement is an inviting prospect that, for many landlords, has led to a complete change of lifestyle and career.
Families are among the most stable tenants you can find, not least because the process of moving home is so much more complicated than for single people and couples.