Calculating a property's rental yield is pretty straightforward at a glance. You just take your annual rental income, divide it by the property’s purchase price, and then multiply that by 100. That simple sum gives you the gross rental yield, a quick-and-dirty measure of an investment’s earning potential before you...
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Mastering the Tenancy Reference Check
A tenancy reference check is a landlord's single most important risk management tool. It's the process of verifying a potential tenant's reliability, financial stability, and past rental behaviour. This isn't just a box-ticking exercise; it's a deep dive into an applicant's background to make sure they're a good fit for...
How to Fix Damp Walls in Your UK Home
Before you can even think about fixing a damp wall, you need to put on your detective hat. Getting the diagnosis right is the single most important step. It's the difference between a simple fix, like better ventilation, and a major structural repair. If you get this wrong, you're just...
How to Advertise a Room to Rent and Find Great Tenants
To get your room rented quickly, you need a mix of smart preparation and a standout online listing. It's all about staging the room to look its best, nailing the price, and then writing an advert that really sells its best features on the right UK platforms. Laying the Groundwork for...
A Guide to Finding Rooms To Rent with DSS Accepted
"Housing DSS accepted" is a phrase you'll see a lot when hunting for a room. It’s simply shorthand for properties where the landlord is happy to rent to tenants who get help with their housing costs through benefits. Even though the ‘DSS’ doesn’t technically exist anymore, the term has stuck around...