Advice For Landlords

Naturally, the answer to this question will vary based on individual circumstances and preferences as every landlord is unique. That said, as a landlord there are specific duties that anyone taking on the role will need to fulfil...

One of the biggest concerns that landlords have when looking to appoint a letting agent is pricing. We appreciate that everyone is working within a specific budget and if an agent's fees far exceed a landlord's pricing expectations, then is it understandably an instant turn-off.

With property prices on the increase, with no imminent view for it to come back down, many are considering extending their properties to accommodate for their growing families.

A rental property is an investment that can generate revenue for you, year on year. However, with the ever-increasing costs associated with living, as well as rising rates of inflation, you'd be best informed on what to do to ensure you continue making a healthy return of profit from your investment. 

Most people decide to go down the route of becoming a landlord alongside their day job. They usually have an investment property they choose to rent out as an alternative income stream - sounds like a no-brainer, right?

It was only in April of 2018, where the regulation and requirement of a new tenancy is subject to the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) being a minimum permitted energy efficiency level of Band E.

The last thing anyone wants is the property to be taken away when being managed by a letting agent. But the decision to do so isn't one that's taken lightly, I felt it necessary to address this concern...

Abbey Property has been in operation since 2015 and our Director has been in the business for over a decade, so believe us when we say we have heard practically every clichéd catchphrase and stereotypical sales pitch used throughout the industry.

With anything in life, you'll come across risks or fears that are attributed with a decision. You could fear a commitment with buying a new car on financed repayments and being concerned with the commitment or hiring a builder for renovations with worries that they won't do as good a job as you're hoping. 

Well, is it worth using a letting agent? The answer to that is entirely dependent on a few factors, so read on and let's get you better informed for your final decision

Although we have every confidence in our resourcefulness as a company and the capability of our staff members, there may be a rare instance when a prospect decides that we are not the best fit for them.

The internet is flooded with information on tenants' rights, and how the endless list on the hoops landlords have to jump through to ensure they stay on the right side, with both their tenants, and the law. 

With the multitude of agents in and around Luton, it can quickly become a minefield of information thrown at you, making your decision on who to work with that much harder!

One of the, if not, the first question I get asked by a prospective landlord is, 'what are your fees?'.

And that is entirely justified, cost can be the dependant factor on whether you do, or don't work with someone.

All agents have different ways of the process they take from start to finish of marketing a property.

I'll explain the tried and tested way we, at Abbey Property, conduct ourselves from start to finish.

There are a multitude of letting agents in Luton, but there are only a few who are actually worth considering. We would encourage you to learn about the agent you decide to go for, so we recommend reading as many articles and watching as many videos as possible when it comes to making your decision.

The internet is saturated with letting agents in any local area you look at, with a good mix between agencies that you'd have heard of as a child, to up-and-coming ones, proving themselves as being just as capable as the long-established!

The cost of how much it'll cost to rent out a property, isn't a topic that is discussed much in the industry.

But having this conversation, and an approach of transparency will help landlords, just like yourself, make a clear and informed decision on what routes to take when putting their property on the market.

Buying a property as an investment, a buy-to-let, could be an incredible opportunity. Weighing up the option of purchasing a new versus an old build property may be on your mind. This article will help debunk any myths you may have heard surrounding this topic, so you can make an informed decision on which path to take.  

If you've found yourself with a property to rent, whatever the circumstances, you've come to the right place. To get to this position you may have weighed up options to leave the property empty, sell up, or pass on...

Moving abroad? Life is unpredictable at the best of times, so renting your property out whilst you're gone may sound like a good idea. And it could be, bearing in mind you do your homework before you leave.

The difference between making the right and wrong decision with which agent to leave your property in the hands of, could bite you if you make the wrong decision.