Buying a house for oneself can surely be one of the best and most pleasant experiences in a lifetime. After all, it’s an investment that requires careful research. And only after a well thought out plan coupled with effective implementation, the perfect property is bought. Now comes the next part; if the purchased house or apartment would be used as a buy-to-let one. In that case, homeowners should be particularly wary about how they must carry out the work.

When you are giving your property to rent, you are trusting a stranger with your property. No matter what you do for a living, owning a property requires a lot of efforts. Property in UK does not come cheap, and the prices have risen over the past years. Whether you are renting out your property that you live in or some other property in your investment portfolio, you will want to have the best tenant. Also, there is some sentimental value attached to the property, so you need to be certain about who is living in it.

When it comes to letting out a property it isn’t always as straightforward as just collecting the rent each month. You will have a legal responsibility to your tenants and so you will need to make sure that you are doing the right thing and that you meet all the necessary rules and regulations. Our checklist here will help you get things covered.

Over the past years, cases of rogue landlords have crept their way in. This gives the letting industry a negative reputation. Although, you may find that from ten landlords, only a small number have unprofessional tendencies, masking the entire industry negatively. Having a peaceful and fruitful encounter with the landlord is every tenant's desire. To achieve this, we have outlined some of the issues you may consider avoiding to fulfill your desire. This applies whether you are looking for a house from the available online portals or the physical search. Read on!

Listed properties are known for exuding character, history and beauty. To own a listed building is to become the custodian of a piece of our country’s heritage and as such it is your responsibility to look after it for the duration of your ownership.

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