We know that finding a place to rent can be a daunting task that is often overwhelming for people, especially first-time renters. A common requirement that potential tenants may come across is the need for a guarantor. But what exactly is a guarantor and who can serve...
Are you feeling overwhelmed by all the elements involved in renting a house and don't quite understand it all? We know the process can be confusing and there could be changes you haven't considered when planning your budget. So we've created this blog to help you...
Have you heard the term ‘white goods’ before and you’re not sure what they are? Or have you just moved into your new home and you’re not sure how you can buy white goods? Jargon like this can confuse people and often things get lost in translation or misunderstood....
Are you worried about keeping your home warm this winter? We know that money is tighter than ever with rising energy bills and the current cost of living crisis. Winter is the hardest season for renters to be able to stay warm in their homes as well as pay their other...
Christmas can the busiest and most expensive time of year. Present buying, food for your Christmas lunch and planning for the arrival of family, the cost begins to rack up and paying your rent is another worry in the back of your mind. Although the holidays are a time...
As a landlord, it can seem like a never ending list of things to do… Find good properties to invest in. Then find good tenants to live in them. And then maintain the property, keep compliant, and keep your tenant happy. Plus hundreds of other things that go into the...
If you are a first time renter in Hartlepool, you might be unsure how much rent that you can afford – especially with bills increasing in recent months. As well as rent, you also need to remember to budget for other bills such as council tax, food, energy, plus...
As a landlord, one of the most expensive periods is when a property is untenanted (empty) so if you want a profitable property portfolio, you will want to minimise void periods. This is because there is no rental income coming in, and with mortgage payments and other...
A recent law change now means that landlords are no longer allowed to discriminate against tenants with pets - from speaking to tenants, we know that pet owners found that it was much harder to find pet friendly rental properties so this is great news and should make...
If you are a landlord or property investor looking for ways to maximise your return on investment, then the opportunity to convert A Rental Property Into Shared Accommodation should not be overlooked. You may have heard the term “HMO” used to describe shared...
If you’ve lived in your rented house for a while, you might want to freshen things up and be asking… “Can you decorate a rented house?” Even if you’ve recently moved into your rented house, decorating is a great way to make it feel more like yours, and we know that...
One of the most challenging parts of being a landlord is knowing what to do if your tenant doesn't pay rent. If your tenant isn’t paying rent, then this is costing you money as you will still have to pay the ongoing costs such as a mortgage and insurance. This blog...