Renting with Pets: All You Need to Know
It’s estimated that 51% of adults in the UK own a pet, and many will be looking for a place to stay with their furry friend. For most landlords, pets are out of the question and if you’re lucky enough to find a landlord who accepts your pet, you will need to understand the rules […]
Top Tips for First-Time Landlords
If you’re contemplating becoming a landlord for the first time, there are lots to consider. Here are some important ways you can prepare your home and ease your mind when taking the leap. Insurance It’s important that the property and its contents become appropriately insured beforehand as well as while it is let. Your insurers […]
How to Find the Right Tenant for Your Property
If you’re thinking of becoming a landlord, finding the right tenant for your property is crucial. Here are our top 10 tips to find the right tenant for you. 1. Make sure your property is in top condition No tenant wants to move into a run-down property, nor are they likely to want to […]
Tenant Eviction Notice Changes: What Landlords need to know
In England and Wales, the government has confirmed that as of 1 June 2021 the notice period for evicting tenants will be reduced from six months down to four months. Meanwhile, the Scottish Government is continuing the extension of the six-month notice period and landlords in Northern Ireland may proceed with their right to evict […]
A Guide to Letting Your Property
Several factors need to be kept in check when you are letting a property. Letting a home involves a lot of preparation and requirements that the landlord must fulfil. We have curated a guide to help you through letting your property. Check with the lender if you’re on a mortgage If your property is […]
Using a letting agent
As a landlord, whether you have restricted time, little experience or prefer the convenience, letting agents provide a range of services to take on the responsibilities involved with letting a property. Frequent changes to Government legislation during the COVID-19 pandemic poses additional challenges for landlords, which is where a letting agent’s knowledge and experience could […]
Tips to find a buy-to-let property
Letting a property and becoming a landlord can be an attractive and exciting venture, but there is more to renting out a property than you may realise. Here at The Guild, we have created a helpful guide to finding a buy-to-let property. What is a buy-to-let property? A buy-to-let is exactly what you may […]
How to be a good landlord
Being a good landlord requires time, effort and money, but it’s worth it to find and keep good tenants for longer who will help to pay your mortgage and put money in your pocket. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has caused some uncertainty in the property market and changing regulations can be difficult to […]
Decorating hacks for tenants
If you are poised to start tackling some DIY within a rented property, you may feel you lack freedom when it comes to styling your home. We have put together 10 tips to add character without losing your deposit. So, here are our top 10 tips to update your home without compromising your tenancy agreement: […]
Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard deadline looms closer
Landlords of a domestic private rented property have until 1st April 2020 to ensure that their property complies with the ‘Minimum Level of Energy Efficiency’ standard EPC band E. This will apply to any property that is let under an assured tenancy, a regulated tenancy or a domestic agricultural tenancy, as well as any other […]
