3 Ways to protect your rental income
Rental income is an important part of being a successful landlord. Whether you need it to cover mortgage payments and expenses, or you’re taking rental profits as valuable extra income, you might want to check whether you’re...
Landlords - how to protect your rental income
For many landlords, rental income provides a valuable boost to their other earnings or pension. For some, it may even be their only income, while others might mainly use it to cover the cost of the mortgage and other expenses, as...
Artificial Grass: The Solution to Achieving a Low-Maintenance Benfleet Lawn?
Many homeowners and tenants do not have the time, money, or desire for the upkeep required to maintain a vibrant natural lawn. Without real grass, it can be a struggle to know how to fill your garden, especially for those looking...
Multiple occupancy vs single lets – what’s the difference?
Letting a property to multiple occupants is an attractive option for many landlords, as it can generate a much higher return and far more monthly rental profit than a single let. However, it’s not for everyone, as the rules and...
Should I Sell or Let my Second Property?
If you’ve ended up with a ‘spare’ property – perhaps because you’ve inherited one or moved in with your partner – you might be wondering whether to sell it or hang on to it and become a landlord. There are pros and...
Five Ways Landlords can increase their Rental Yields
You’ll probably know this already if you are a landlord, but if you don’t yet, you should get to know it – because rental yield is important! But, what is rental yield and what do you, as a landlord in Benfleet need to know...
Accidental landlord? What you need to know
Some people are landlords because they’ve made a deliberate decision to buy property and rent it out. They’re part of the buy-to-let crowd, who’ve chosen to use property as an investment vehicle to grow their wealth....
Invest more in your Benfleet rental for better returns
Refurbishing a rental property can be a big project. And when you’ve already had to invest a fair amount to buy it, the big question is: how much more do you need to spend doing it up? Is it worth putting in a high-end kitchen...
Perfect presentation attracts perfect tenants
Most tenants today aren’t looking for temporary digs, they’re looking for a home. And as the lettings market has grown, standards have gone up. So what does your property need to offer to make sure the best tenants are falling...
What are the Benefits of Owning a Property in Basildon?
Homing in on the future as a property owner Are you renting in Basildon at the moment? Perhaps you are a tenant in a lovely property but you have aspirations of buying your own place? Renting is great, and can be the right...