What makes a good tenant? This is a never-ending question and one which will vary between individuals. Sometimes landlords have their own specific requests for who their ideal tenant is, which you may have to delicately decline from time to time.
As a landlord, you will undoubtedly encounter difficult tenants at some point in your career. Whether it's a tenant who consistently pays rent late, a tenant who causes damage to the property, or a tenant who ignores your requests, dealing with difficult tenants can be a challenge. In this blog, we'll take a closer look at the steps you can take to deal with difficult tenants and minimise the stress and hassle associated with this common landlord issue.
Social housing in the UK has been struggling for many years with an ageing infrastructure and an outdated service delivery model. However, the arrival of proptech has brought about a new and innovative way to tackle these problems, giving tenants in social housing the ability to access services and report issues in a more efficient and streamlined way.
If the subject line wasn’t a big enough hint, today we’re going to take a look at Selective Licencing. For any specific information, we will be referring to Oxford as it’s one of the most regulated areas for lettings due to the significant proportion of the city which is in rented accommodation, approximately 50%! Also, just to be clear, I am not referring to HMO licencing as that’s a whole other topic we’ll cover another time.
Tenants are the lifeblood of all property businesses, be it large investment groups or a single property portfolio. Keeping tenants happy and satisfied is essential for success, and building a strong relationship with them is key to achieving that goal. In this blog, we'll take a closer look at the steps you can take to build a strong relationship with your tenants in the UK.
Proptech is a jungle which many will have already navigated in one way or another, others avoid at all costs, however the time has come for everyone to become an explorer and embrace the tech revolution.
Staying on top of the latest rental market trends is crucial for any self-managing landlord. Whether you're looking to maximise your profits, find new tenants, or make informed decisions about what to do next with your properties, understanding the market is essential. In this blog, we'll take a closer look at the most significant trends shaping the UK rental market and what they mean for landlords.
The social housing sector has faced numerous challenges over the years, from limited funding to outdated technology. However, proptech (property technology) is providing solutions to these problems and changing the face of social housing for the better. With the rapid pace of technological advancements, it is exciting to consider what the future of social housing will look like. Here are some predictions for the proptech industry in the years to come.
As a self-managing landlord, managing your properties can be a complex and demanding task that requires a significant amount of time and effort. From rent collection to maintenance requests, tenant screening, and more, it is imperative to have a system in place that can help simplify these processes and make your life easier. This is where property management software comes into play.
The subject of Build to Rent, otherwise known as BTR, B2R or co-living, is growing in all areas of the UK. It started predominantly in London as a way for new professionals to be able to afford rents without the need to move into HMOs. It started back in 2012 and was used as part of the legacy program for the Olympic developments to change to private rented accommodation. Since then it has grown in momentum with 38,000 properties being built in the year Aug 2021-2022 which was backed by an investment of £4.7bn.
