Despite the major role the privately rented sector plays in the UK it appears an unprecedented number of landlords are selling their properties.
Could decorating your home prior to putting it on the market actually reduce its value, or at the very least, prevent you achieving your asking price?
Manchester has a richly deserved reputation for sporting excellence. Its football teams are among the most famous in the world
It's probably the most stressful aspect of being a landlord. Finding a tenant for your property can be more than a little daunting; where do we look for tenants and how do we ensure they are installed into the property quickly?
To those of us who brave the morning commute the news Manchester is the second most congested city in the UK will come as no surprise.
The past week has seen tragedy on the roads of the capital followed by sit-down protests from cyclists increasingly concerned about safety on the busy roads of London.
As soon as the 'For sale' sign is put up you will have eager buyers pouring over your listing and others making an appointment to view.
Whether you are a new landlord or already have an existing portfolio letting a property can be a stressful affair. There are so many legalities and tasks to consider and remember.
They aren't always easy to find but, when you do have a good tenant, they are well worth hanging on to.
The internet was agog this week when hordes of landlords had responded to a question posed on the social media site asking for tenants from Hell stories.
At the end of a lease, every landlord has a fundamental decision to make. 'Should I renew the tenancy agreement at the same rate or should I increase the rent'? It's a decision many landlords struggle with. But, there are good reasons why you should consider an increase.
Every tenant leaves eventually. When they do, you hope it will be a painless parting of the ways with you returning their deposit as you prepare to welcome your new tenants.
