Rental Fraud Affects 5,000 People in a Year – New Report
By The team @ Eden May on 18th Mar 2025New Home Office figures show there were 5,000 reported cases of rental fraud last year, alongside losses of £9 million. Here’s how tenants and landlords can protect themselves.
With new figures revealing the scale...
How to Increase the Net Yield on Your Taunton Rental – Without Hiking the Rent
By The team @ Eden May on 10th Mar 2025Buy-to-let investors can tighten their belts and improve their bottom line in many ways.
Landlords searching for inspiration need look no further than Apple founder Steve Jobs, who famously said, “Details...
Good News from the Buy-to-Let Mortgage Market
By The team @ Eden May on 3rd Mar 2025A rise in the number of landlords taking out buy-to-let mortgages shows that the market fundamentals in the lettings sector remain strong.
As Chief Commercial Officer of buy-to-let lender Fleet Mortgages, Steve Cox is...
Why Taunton Landlords Can't Be Complacent with Rules and Regulations
By Jayne O'Brien on 12th Feb 2025Landlords 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...
How Taunton Landlords Can Get the Best Out of Joint Tenancies
By Jayne O'Brien on 8th Jan 2025Many landlords will find themselves managing joint tenancies. Here are some tips on how to get the best out of them.
It’s easy to understand why joint tenancies are so popular with renters in the UK.
Sharing a...
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...