Being a Landlord in 2024

It certainly isn’t like the old days, but property is still a great investment option. There is no hiding that the changes in law and financing over the past few years can make it daunting, especially to new landlords. And that is where we come in. 


We can help ensure that you stay legal, understand the implications of each decision, and provide high-quality rental accommodation. The result will be a great long-term investment for you.



A simple formula
“After 30-plus years working in property, I am confident there is a simple formula to remember to get success as a landlord.” explains Peter, “And that is a great location plus a great property will result in a great investment. It’s knowing what makes a great location, and great property that is the tricky part. That is where we step in and add value”. 



Market Knowledge 
With an extensive local network and market knowledge, Joe and Peter can advise on what properties will be successful as a rental option. They can advise what capital investment should be made, how much rent can be achieved, and what demographic of tenants the property will attract.  



Help for Portfolio Landlords 
A portfolio landlord is an individual, or company, who owns four or more properties with a buy-to-let mortgage in place, or seven or more properties with no mortgage in place. 


We can help by growing your portfolio by actively seeking out your next investment. Whether you already have a clear specific in mind or would like us to advise on your next ideal property, we can help find that property for you. 


If you are looking for management of the properties, we can find high-quality tenants, set up tenancy agreements, and manage maintenance and ongoing tenancies. Whatever help and support you need, we have the expertise, local network and skills to help.  



Help for Accidental Landlords 
An Accidental Landlord is a landlord who didn’t intentionally invest in a property but has found themselves with a property often with a tenant already in place. This often occurs due to an inheritance, or a house move due to a change in work location, or relationship. 


If you are an accidental landlord, not only may you have inherited a property and tenant, but you may also be at risk of inheriting a poorly managed, perhaps even illegal, property. We can help to review what is in place, advise on any changes needed to bring the property or tenancy up to legal standards and help to put together a future plan. This may result in you wanting to sell the property in which case we can help find a suitable buyer, or you may want to continue as a landlord, and we can help you do that with minimum stress. 



Help for single-investment Landlords 
As a single-investment landlord, you may have been managing the property yourself. This used to be quite easy to do, but unless you have the time and expertise it can now be a significant risk. A Landlord can end up in court, with a potential prison sentence, should something happen and the Law hasn’t been followed. 


Some of the services we offer include: 

•  Keeping up to date with market rent levels 
• Checking legal compliance 
• Ensuring your investment is protected and being looked after

If you are concerned that you may be missing some required standards, or are worried that your tenant may not be looking after your property but are unsure what to do, we are here to help.   



Help for new Landlords 
If you are thinking about investing in property for the first time, or have just completed on your first investment property, we have two things to say. Firstly, congratulations!!! We are clearly biased but we love everything to do with property and firmly believe you have made a great decision. Secondly, how can we help? 


We can help you find the perfect tenant who will look after your property as if it were their own. We can help you get your property ready for rent making sure you invest in the right features to the right standard to attract your ideal tenant and meet legal requirements. We can manage the tenancy going forward dealing with boiler and fence problems so you don’t have to.  



Whatever help you need 
Our message is – we are here to help! Whatever help and support you need as a landlord, we would love to help you. With our local network and extensive experience, whether needing a fully managed service, or support on one element, we are happy to help. 


We would love to hear from you if: 

• You are looking for a property to invest in for the first time 
• You have inherited a property and need help deciding the best next step 
• You have a portfolio of rental properties you need help with managing 
• You are looking to grow your portfolio of rental properties