Successfully renting out a spare room breaks down into three simple stages: preparing the room and figuring out a competitive price, creating a cracking advert that people actually want to click on, and finally, sorting out the tenancy with proper viewings and paperwork. Get this process right, and you'll find...
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A Landlord's Guide to the Rent Increase Letter From Rooms For Let
A rent increase letter is simply the formal, written notice you send a tenant to let them know their rent will be going up from a specific date. This isn't just a piece of paper; it's a vital part of managing your property professionally, making sure your communication is clear,...
Tenancy Agreements for UK Landlords & Tenants
A solid tenancy agreement isn't just a formality; it's the very bedrock of a successful landlord-tenant relationship. This guide is all about moving beyond risky, generic templates and treating your agreement as a clear roadmap that sets out expectations from day one. We’ve packed it with practical, downloadable UK tenancy...
Information on Tenant Reference Checks for UK Landlords from RoomsForLet
Running a proper reference check on a potential tenant isn't just paperwork; it's the single most important thing you can do to protect your property investment. Think of it as the essential due diligence for your rental business, a process that helps you dodge costly mistakes and future headaches by...
Is Subletting Legal UK? Take a Look at Our Guide to Rights and Rules
Yes, subletting is legal in the UK. But—and it's a big but—it nearly always hinges on one crucial thing: getting your landlord's written permission first. Going ahead without that consent is what's known as 'unauthorised subletting', and it can land you in serious hot water, potentially even leading to eviction. It’s...