Holiday lets

Considering a holiday let vs. a long-term buy-to-let?  Since the rise of Airbnb in 2008, anyone with a spare room can, theoretically, make money on letting a property. A wave of interest in holiday lets sweeps over the property industry regularly, and the interest in becoming a landlord as a side-hustle often rises proportionally to the temperatures outside. For some, this has indeed been the...

Bad omens: when a property is not as good as it looks Fresh paint, fluffy carpets and the smell of freshly baked bread are all good – first impression matters. And you should go with your gut instincts if it tells you that you like the property or not. But whatever feeling you may be having upon entering a house or apartment you are looking to buy, support it with facts. Once you enter the threshold,...

How to choose a good property management agency You have a property you want to let, or perhaps you have a growing kingdom and decided it’s high time for an appropriate steward to look after it and assist you in making the most of it. It begins and ends with a question about you: what do you want? To check if an external company can support your property goals, you need to figure out what they...

DIY or outsource: a guide to a successful property management When we thought about this subject, we discussed the most time-consuming aspects of being a landlord. DIY mostly means a lot of commuting between properties, addressing all the ongoing issues, such as dripping taps, blocked pipes, and cracked walls… indeed, a landlord's life can be less than glamorous. However, if you decide to spend time...