Six Key Questions to Ask Your Letting Agent
By Jayne O'Brien on 1st Jan 2025Don’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...
Burst Pipes: Emergency Action Plan for Landlords
By Jayne O'Brien on 25th Dec 2024If 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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Landlord Tax Return Deadline Approaching – Act Now
By Jayne O'Brien on 27th Nov 2024If you’re a landlord, the deadline for filing your 2023-2024 income tax return is fast approaching. Here are some important things you need to know.
When to file your tax return
Self-employed landlords...
What the Budget Means for the Lettings Market in Taunton
By Jayne O'Brien on 13th Nov 2024Now the dust has settled on the Budget, let’s look at what it might mean for landlords and buy-to-let investors.
The overall themes behind the Budget, according to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, were economic stability...
What Can Taunton Landlords Expect in Next Week’s Budget?
By Jayne O'Brien on 23rd Oct 2024After months of fevered speculation, Chancellor Rachel Reeves will unveil her autumn Budget next week (Wednesday 30 October).
As the announcement could have important implications for landlords, let’s consider what...
Cuckooing: What Is It? And Why Is It a Threat to Taunton Landlords
By Jayne O'Brien on 16th Oct 2024Cuckooing is a heartless crime that puts your tenant’s wellbeing at risk and leaves you, as the landlord, facing an array of legal issues.
So, if you own a rental property, here’s what you need to know.
...They’re Young, Ambitious and Becoming Landlords: The Changing Face of BTL in Taunton
By Jayne O'Brien on 18th Sep 2024First-time buyers might be getting older, but when it comes to landlords, it’s a different story.
A new survey* has found that in the past nine years, there’s been a drop in the average age of landlords in the...
The Latest on the Rental Market: Update for Taunton Landlords
By Jayne O'Brien on 4th Sep 2024Is the rental market running hot or cold, and what can we expect in the coming year?
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How to Protect Your Taunton Rental Property from Fire
By Jayne O'Brien on 21st Aug 2024Did you know that a blaze is seven times more likely to start in a rental property than in a home occupied by the owner?*
It's a shocking statistic that underlines the need for landlords to prioritise fire...
How to Find a Great Letting Agent in Taunton
By Jayne O'Brien on 14th Aug 2024Great letting agents make a world of difference to their clients.
They're star performers who keep...