Don't let your emotions cloud your judgement. Wait! That house may seem like everything that you have ever wanted, but before you make an offer, take some time to consider a few things as well as the size, style and price. When buying a house, it is easy to let emotions get in the way of reality, much like life. I regularly find that buyer excitement brings on a sudden case of amnesia about many...
June 2012
I am often asked by landlords what they can do to protect themselves in case their tenant disappears overnight, owing rent. Firstly, I would implore any potential landlord to employ an agent when drawing up the tenancy agreement. That way you can trust a responsible letting agent to have made all the necessary enquiries to satisfy themselves of the suitability of the tenant. I have lost count of the...
What a fantastic question this is! (I know, I need to get out more often). In very simplistic terms, you serve a Section 8 when the tenant has done something wrong. The most common cause is rent arrears although there are many other breaches of the tenancy agreement which can be listed as grounds to issue a Section 8. A Section 21 is served when the landlord simply wants the tenant to vacate the...
Despite writing my weekly blog and always being on hand to answer peoples' questions I still feel that there are many landlords and potential landlords out there who still are unsure of many of the most important issues that arise from being a professional landlord. Hopefully I can address some of these here: My gas safety certificate has run out, what do I do? In short, get one - now. Whatever you...
