Jayne O'Brien

Tenants can stand out in the competitive lettings market by being ‘rent ready’ before looking for a new place to live.

With an average of 21 people vying for each rental that comes on the market*, competition in...

The last few years have been challenging for some landlords. But don’t rush into a decision about the future of your buy-to-let until you’ve read this.

It’s fair to say that developments in recent years have...

If a pipe bursts at your rental, quick action will save you time and money. Here’s what landlords need to know.

To steal a quote from Game of Thrones ‘Winter is Coming’. (Well, ok it’s here already.)
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Don’t get just any letting agent to manage your investment property. Here are six useful questions to help you find a top professional.

Are you looking to lighten your load as a landlord in 2025?

Finding...

With household heating costs still a key concern, here are some tips for landlords on managing tenant energy bills.

Let’s start this article with some timeless wisdom: “A penny saved is a penny earned.”

Letting yields are the lifeblood of successful property investing. Here we’ll look at why it’s so important to understand yields.

What is meant by letting yield?

Yield is a simple way of calculating...

Getting the rent right is a must for all landlords. Here we'll look at how to assess if the time is right to raise the rent on your investment property.

So let's deal with the question: Should you raise your rent in...

How can you encourage tenants to settle long-term in your rental? A report compiled by consumer psychologists claims to have the answers.

A report on the psychology of buying and renting includes some helpful advice...

Landlords need to know about an important government rule change that quietly came into force late last year.

Landlords have been warned to keep a close eye out for any new regulations introduced by their local...