Blog
13/02/2022
We recently had a new client come to us for advice following a summons to the First-tier Tribunal. Amongst other Repairing standard issues the landlord had not put the tenants' deposit in the tenancy deposit scheme for over two years.
In a p... read more »
Where does the term ‘tenant like manner’ come from?
Back in 1953, there was a case brought to court to settle a dispute between a landlord and a tenant. The landlord brought forward a case that on vacating the property, it was left in ... read more »
04/02/2022
Given the right area, investing in a HMO can be a great way to increase the yield of a property, and a way to boost your portfolio. But whether you are new to the property game, or are a seasoned landlord looking for a different route, what should yo... read more »
12/01/2022
In this three-minute read, we look at what can go wrong if you side-step tenant reference checks and wind up with a bad tenant.
New landlords often flirt with the idea of ditching traditional tenant selection processes and taking a DIY approach in... read more »
In this three-minute read, we look at why regular inspections should be central to your property management strategy.
When you’re a busy landlord juggling a multitude of responsibilities, it’s easy to let a crucial part of managing a p... read more »
01/01/2022
Happy New Year to all our Landlords, Tenants and Contractors.
We look forward to working with you in 2022 and developing our relationships further.
The Team @ Smart Lettings
