by Helen Graham | Mar 9, 2023 | Compliance, Obligations of a Landlord
Minimum Amenity Standards for a Licensed HMO: a Landlord’s Guide A House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) is a property that is rented out to three or more tenants who are not part of the same household and share facilities such as a kitchen or bathroom. HMOs are...
by Helen Graham | Mar 9, 2023 | Finding Tenants, Good Tenants and Maximising your Rent
Landlords Guide to understanding credit checks One way to ensure that you select the right tenant for your property is by conducting tenant referencing, which includes a credit check. Credit checks can provide valuable insight into a tenant’s financial history...
by Helen Graham | Mar 9, 2023 | Investing and buying, The Financial Model
A landlord’s guide to the Rent a Room scheme Being a landlord can be a profitable venture, but it comes with a myriad of rules and regulations to follow. One of the schemes available to landlords is the Rent a Room Scheme, which allows you to earn tax-free...
by Helen Graham | Mar 9, 2023 | Investing and buying, The buying process
Right to Buy: Can landlords make an offer on properties part of the scheme? The government’s Right to Buy scheme was introduced in the 1980s to give council tenants the opportunity to purchase their homes at a discounted price. Since then, the scheme has helped...
by Helen Graham | Mar 9, 2023 | Tax, Tax and Financing
Multiple Dwelling Relief: What is it and what does it mean for landlords? If you are a landlord, you might be eligible for Multiple Dwelling Relief (MDR) and not even know it. MDR is a tax relief that can significantly reduce the amount of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT)...
