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- September 4, 2019
- Posted By investalist
Online Calculators For Comparing Bath Buy To Let Mortgages
January 4th, 2019
With the Bank Of England base rate still at 0.5%, and interest rates in general remaining lower than they have previously been for many years, many people who hadn™t previously considered themselves to be potential Landlords in Bath, are considering it as a viable option. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Bath Landlord News
Early Warning Signs Of Potentially Bad Bath Tenants
September 9th, 2019
As with any problem in life, prevention is often much better than a cure! As a landlord in Bath, when letting out a property to a new tenant for the first time, there are a couple of options when it comes to finding that perfect tenant to match your property. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Landlord & Tenant Relationships
Do Bath Landlords Need To Supply White Goods?
February 3rd, 2019
˜White goods™ is the term that is generally given to full size appliances and equipment in and around the kitchen, such as the fridge freezer, dish washer or washing machine. The term stems from the fact that many of these items are often supplied in a neutral white colour “ Hence, White Goods. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Landlord & Tenant Relationships
Bath Landlords: TV Presenter Pleads For Rented Properties To Accept Pets
October 19th, 2018
Television personality and local landlord herself, Jasmine Harman has been appealing for more rented properties to accept pets, and dogs in particular. Suggesting that the stereotypical signage of ˜NO PETS™ needs to be more flexible with the modern landlord.
Jasmine has joined forces with the charity ˜Dogs Trust™ and has launched the ˜Ask, Advertise, Add™ campaign, targeted directed at letting agents in Bath and throughout the UK…
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Posted in Bath Landlord News
Bath Landlord Advice For Letting To Student Tenants
July 12th, 2012
Across the UK, almost one fifth of landlords (19%) report that their rent arrears among student tenants have increased this academic year (2012) compared to the last year.
According to research completed by the ˜My Deposits™ website and figures taken from ˜BDRC Landlord Research™, it currently takes an average of 18 days to reclaim any outstanding rent fees, with the two main reasons given for the failure to pay being: ˜Mismanagement of money™ (69%), and ˜Increased Student fees (19%)…
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Posted in Bath Student Tenants, Landlord & Tenant Relationships
Dealing With Problem Tenants As A Landlord In Bath
January 24th, 2018
Becoming a landlord can be a very rewarding, enjoyable and hopefully profitable venture. However, from time to time landlords in Bath may encounter a tenant that is proving to be problematic.
Our quick guide covers a few of the essential processes you can follow to minimise any potential problems which may arise throughout the tenants stay… Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Bath Landlord News, Landlord & Tenant Relationships
Tenant Credit Check Options For Bath Landlords
November 16th, 2018
It can easily slip to the bottom of the list before moving in day, but one of the most important checks you can do as a potential landlord in Bath is to run a credit check on anyone who is considering becoming a tenant.
If this is your first tenant in Bath or the South West or you are new to the whole process of running checks, there are a few options available to ensure that your tenant is going to pay you each month! Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Bath Landlord News, Landlord & Tenant Relationships
Interior Decor Advice for Bath Landlords
July 18th, 2017
As a landlord in bath, there seems to often be a never-ending list of essential tasks and maintenance jobs that the properties need to keep them up to scratch. However, there can be a number of simple interior décor decisions that can help Bath landlords get off to a solid start!
Decorating a property can be a nightmare decision making process: The wrong wall colours could put off a number of potential tenants. The tried and tested technique as a Landlord is that you have to get into the shoes of the prospective tenant looking for rented properties in Bath… Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Bath Landlord News
Bath Landlords Could Benefit From ˜Green Deal Scheme™ Energy Law
June 20th, 2017
The coalition government has published details of a number of new laws requesting both existing and new landlords throughout Bath and the rest of the country to complete energy efficiency improvements to their current rental property portfolio under the ˜Green Deal Scheme™.
The ˜Green Deal Scheme™ was introduced at the end of 2010, with the idea that private contractors will complete the energy efficiency upgrades to the property without charging any fees upfront…Â Read the rest of this entry »
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Housing Benefit Changes May Affect Bath Landlords
April 15th, 2017
A number of recent changes to the rules and regulations surrounding tenants on housing benefit means that Landlords in Bath and the whole of the UK should take extra care to adhere to the new legislation if they have any tenants on housing benefit within their portfolio.
These changes to Local Housing Allowance came into force on the 1st April 2011 and will affect any new tenancy moving forward. Additionally, the rules could also have a larger impact on the buy-to-let property market in Bath and throughout the country… Read the rest of this entry »