Guest Articles

ACCIDENTAL LANDLORD Part 2 of the story of Bill Main-Ian (Sub- prime lending was our saviour)

Author: This article was written by guest author - William (Bill) Main-Ian

18th May 2011, 15 years ago | 3

In his first article our Guest Writer and self styled “Accidental Landlord” Bill Main-Ian told the story of how he...

How to get your property portfolio off “death row”

Author: Glenn Ackroyd

13th May 2011, 15 years ago | 3

With interest rates at a historic low, guest article writer Glen Ackroyd from National Property Group explains the steps he’s...

The Accidental Landlord: let me assure you, it’s the journey no-one wants to make

Author: This article was written by guest author - William (Bill) Main-Ian

12th May 2011, 15 years ago | 4

My name is Bill Main-Ian. On April 27th, 2000, at the age of 47 and with 26 years serving the...

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Does your tenancy agreement give you confidence?

Author: Lorna Rose

11th May 2011, 15 years ago | 0

Tenancy agreements are important. They make it clear what you expect from your tenant and when they sign the dotted...

Wear and tear disputes with tenants could be avoided say Association of Independent Inventory Clerks (AIIC)

Author: This article was written by guest author - Association of Independent Inventory Clerks

5th May 2011, 15 years ago | 1

Pat Barber, Chair of the Association of Independent Inventory Clerks (AIIC), explains how wear and tear disputes between landlords and...

Beware of serial bad tenants

Author: Paul Shamplina

5th May 2011, 15 years ago | 3

By Paul Shamplina, founder of @LandlordAction Since founding Landlord Action in 1999, we have encountered many tenants who have had...

Don’t let a bad tenant turn your new mortgage into a millstone

Author: Lorna Rose

3rd May 2011, 15 years ago | 3

At last it looks like the buy to let market is beginning to show signs of recovery with mortgage lenders...

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HMRC kicks off blitz on property tax cheats

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th April 2011, 15 years ago | 0

HM Revenue and Customs has launched the first in a rolling campaign of cut-price amnesties aimed at encouraging people in...

Tax relief on mortgage interest for buy to let property investments

Author: This article was written by guest author - Steve Sims

21st April 2011, 15 years ago | 4

Claiming interest on loans and finance as a business expense is one of the regular top questions from property investors....

The most underrated advice in buy to let

Author: Paul Shamplina

20th April 2011, 15 years ago | 0

Guest article written by Paul Shamplina, Founder of LandlordAction. As an eviction specialist, I am frequently asked for advice on...

Providing vital information about a tenant

Author: Lorna Rose

20th April 2011, 15 years ago | 0

Technology is one the most effective weapons in the fight against unscrupulous tenants. Letting agents, landlords and local authorities have...

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Help for landlords with problem tenants

Author: Paul Shamplina

14th April 2011, 15 years ago | 3

An introductory article written by Paul Shamplina, founder of Landlord Action, explaining how he got in to the business of...

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Shock tax checks surprise property businesses

Author: This article was written by guest author - Steve Sims

14th April 2011, 15 years ago | 0

Guest Blog provided by Steve Sims, author of ‘Understanding And Paying Less Property Tax For Dummies’. Steve and his wife...

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Gamekeeper turned poacher helps landlords in deposit protection disputes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

12th April 2011, 15 years ago | 7

Help is at hand for landlords struggling to claim money through the deposit protection schemes. A deposit protection adjudicator has...

Reducing the risk of a rogue tenant

Author: Lorna Rose

8th April 2011, 15 years ago | 0

Guest Blog from Lorna Rose of TenantID For some reason mortgage defaults increased during the first 3 months of this...

Announcing our new Guest Blogger Paul Shamplina of Landlord Action

Author: Mark Alexander

7th April 2011, 15 years ago | 0

Paul Shamplina has over twenty years experience in the legal field, originally working as a clerk, private investigator, debt collector...

Many landlords are unaware of health and safety laws

Author: This article was written by guest author - Association of Independent Inventory Clerks

7th April 2011, 15 years ago | 0

According to The Association of Independent Inventory Clerks (AIIC), many landlords are still unaware of even basic health and safety...

Tenants from Hell (Part 2). Every Landlord’s Nightmare

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th April 2011, 15 years ago | 2

Sequel to Frazer Fearnhead’s popular Guest Blog It’s amazing what you uncover upon conducting a check out inspection. Below are the...