Property Investment Strategies

Guaranteed Rent – A Warning for Landlords

Author: Mark Alexander

13th March 2013, 14 years ago | 25

A growing number of Landlords are falling for a “Guaranteed Rent” scam which enables a landlord or an agent to...

Creating opportunities by letting to pet owners

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th March 2013, 14 years ago | 4

At present I let several on my properties to tenants with pets. Being a pet lover myself I have always...

Landlords Bank Account Question

Author: Readers Question

27th February 2013, 14 years ago | 6

Scott Hymas has written in to ask what other landlords do in terms of bank accounts. Scott said  … “I...

My New Build Property Investment Strategy

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

26th February 2013, 14 years ago | 4

Two bedroom new build houses are my favourite type of property to invest into. They are easy to let, offer...

Rental Gazumping in London

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

10th February 2013, 14 years ago | 2

That ‘G’ word is back in town! Yes, boys and girls, Rental Gazumping in London is here and knocking on...

Evicting Tenants – FREE ebook for Landlords

Author: Mark Alexander

5th February 2013, 14 years ago | 0

Would you like to receive a free copy of the Evicting Tenants ebook? I have come across a business which...

20 Hot Tips for Property Investors

Author: Mark Alexander

31st January 2013, 14 years ago | 0

I’ve put together a secret page called “20 Hot Tips for Buy to Let Property Investors”. This page contains links to...

Should Landlords Buy Life Insurance?

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th January 2013, 14 years ago | 13

What will happen to your rental properties if you suddenly pass away? For landlords, it is more important than ever...

How private landlords can beat the rent arrears problem

Author: Mark Alexander

24th January 2013, 14 years ago | 4

Rent arrears are every landlords worst nightmare. One bad tenant can leave you unable to pay your mortgage with prospects...

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Landlords Refurb Tips – Know Your Onions

Author: Mark Alexander

9th January 2013, 14 years ago | 2

Putting a freshly cut onion in roughly the centre of a room whilst painting and after you have decorated will...

Rent Guarantee Insurance for LHA Tenants

Author: Mark Alexander

2nd January 2013, 14 years ago | 5

I suspect very few of our readers expected to see the words Rent Guarantee Insurance and LHA Tenants in the same headline!...

Landlords Tax Planning Strategy

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st December 2012, 14 years ago | 12

“Milking the Buy-to-Let” is a Landlords Tax Planning Strategy which is very much under utilised. The strategy applies only to...

LHA Tenants and Advice to Landlords from John Paul @TheLHAExpert

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

30th December 2012, 14 years ago | 1

Both John Paul and the The Castledene Group have earned an enviable reputation of being leading experts in the management...

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Landlords advice – 10 things landlords should seriously consider before it is too late

Author: Mark Alexander

29th December 2012, 14 years ago | 4

Landlords advice – 10 things landlords should seriously consider before it is too late 1. Know when to stop investing...

Post credit crunch property investor story

Author: Readers Question

14th November 2012, 14 years ago | 11

Lucasz is a post credit crunch property investor. In other words, 100% of his property success has been achieved since...

Agents paying landlords 6 months rent

Author: Mark Alexander

2nd November 2012, 14 years ago | 0

Since running an article about rent in advance earlier this week I have received a number of telephone calls asking me...

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Property Tax Question – CGT roll-over relief

Author: Readers Question

1st November 2012, 14 years ago | 4

I have just received a property tax question from a lady called Barbara which I’m not sure of the answer....

Green Deal Finance for Landlords – will it be viable?

Author: Mark Alexander

31st October 2012, 14 years ago | 7

Green Deal Finance is likely to become a major discussion topic on forums, especially as it is now being reported...