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Summer maintenance checklist

A stitch in time saves nine. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. What other phrases did your granny use? But she was right: preventing a problem from happening is better than sorting it out. Even careful decent tenants might not be keeping a close eye on some things. Indeed, things on the outside of the property are often not their concern but your responsibility. Be proactive... Read more

Posted by Dan @ Upad on August 27th, 2010 in Tips for New Landlords

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Property of the Week : 2 bed Chiswick cottage

This week's Property of the Week is a beautiful 2-bed cottage in Chiswick, west London. I love the character of this property. Although I wouldn't normally advise using a shot of the outside of the house as the lead photo, in this case I would strongly recommend it. The main reason is that the colours are so vibrant and capture the imagination. Almost anyone who looks at it will instantly see... Read more

Posted by Joel @ Upad on August 5th, 2010 in Property Advertising, Property of the Week, Property Rental, Upad

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Ask Upad : How do I know my landlord owns the property?

How can I verify property ownership when renting directly from the landlord? Nice easy question for a Friday afternoon. Search the Land Registry for the owner or leaseholder of the property; a search will currently cost you £4: worth it for peace of mind, we think. photo credit: William... Read more

Posted by Sue @ Upad on July 30th, 2010 in Legal, Property Rental

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10 more ways to write a great rental ad

Ten more tips on writing a great rental ad. If you missed our first ten tips, here they are. 1. Prioritise info Start your ad copy with the most important facts. Some portals only show the first few hundred characters of your description initially, so make sure you start with the things that really matter. Information about the property is more important than information about the local area.... Read more

Posted by Sue @ Upad on March 19th, 2010 in Property Rental, Tips for New Landlords

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Should I let my property furnished or unfurnished?

To furnish or not to furnish – it's a question many landlords ask. Surprisingly, the law has no particular opinion: since 1988 there has been no difference between furnished and unfurnished property in security of tenure for tenants, and in fact, there's no legal definition of "furnished" or "unfurnished". There are financial implications though: Council Tax isn't payable on unfurnished... Read more

Posted by Sue @ Upad on December 4th, 2009 in Landlord Legislation, Legal, Property Management, Property Rental

How to set a rent that keeps everyone happy

You found the perfect property, sorted the mortgage, the redecoration and all that paperwork – and now you're ready to find your first tenant. But first, you need to decide what rent you're going to charge them. You'll soon know if you've set the rent too low or too high. Too low, and your phone won't stop ringing; too high, and the only people who'll be calling are telemarketers. How do... Read more

Posted by James @ Upad on October 30th, 2009 in Buy-to-let, Property Advertising, Tips for New Landlords, Upad

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