Recent Articles in Tenant and Landlord Property Checklists

15 Ways for Tenants to Spot a Fake Landlord!
Jul 16, 2014

There are periodic news reports of unscrupulous people taking over someone's home and renting it out to either one or more tenants means that if you are a homeowner, a landlord or a tenant, you need to take precautions to avoid being scammed! If you are a prospective tenant hunting for a property, then it's vital to follow our top 15 ways to spot a fake landlord BEFORE you hand over any money!

What's happening to room rents across the UK?
Jul 10, 2014

Many tenants and landlords are turning to room rents to make ends meet. Tenants who want to keep their costs down find renting a room can help to fix monthly outgoings as they tend to include bills too. Meanwhile, landlords who are struggling to cover their costs with the income from a whole property can benefit from increased income by renting by the room.

Making money from renting by the room
Jul 7, 2014

Many UK savers and investors are turning to property as a way to guarantee income and security into their retirement. In this article the guys at SpareRoom provide some insight into the advantages of renting by the room for Landlords and Property Investors.

What do I do if my tenant stops paying the rent?
Jun 25, 2014

Unfortunately, during a recession more and more tenants will struggle to pay their rent, especially because of the rise in unemployment. As a result, a previously perfectly good tenant may end up being a poor paying one within a matter of months. Here are our top ten tips of what to do if your tenant stops paying rent.

Top Five Tips to Terminating a Tenancy Agreement
Jun 24, 2014

If you're thinking about moving out of a rented property, it is essential that you follow certain steps to ensure the conditions of your tenancy agreement are not broken. Read our essential five step guide to terminating a tenancy agreement.