How to Find the Top Letting Yields in Taunton
By Jayne O'Brien on 22nd Jan 2025Letting 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...
Energy Bills in 2025: A Guide for Taunton Landlords
By Jayne O'Brien on 15th Jan 2025With 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.”
...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...
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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Should You Sell Your Rental in 2025?
By Jayne O'Brien on 18th Dec 2024The 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...
How Taunton Landlords Can Prepare for Christmas
By Jayne O'Brien on 4th Dec 2024Want to enjoy a safe and stress-free Christmas without an emergency call from your tenants? Then, run through this helpful checklist.
Christmas is just a few weeks away, but don't put your feet up yet if you're a...
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...
How to Get the BTL Basics Right: Tips for Taunton Landlords
By Jayne O'Brien on 6th Nov 2024Have you ever wondered how some landlords seem to run successful portfolios and others don’t seem to crack the rental property puzzle?
In our experience, we’ve seen what the best do that the rest don’t.
...The Renters’ Rights Bill: Three Things Taunton Landlords Should Know
By Jayne O'Brien on 30th Oct 2024The Renters’ Rights Bill is a big news story in the property rental world right now.
And there are lots of myths and inaccurate information being punted around.
In this article, we’ll give you...