{"id":15789,"date":"2018-03-02T14:49:55","date_gmt":"2018-03-02T14:49:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/?p=15789"},"modified":"2018-06-14T13:47:13","modified_gmt":"2018-06-14T13:47:13","slug":"how-to-be-a-diy-landlord","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-to-be-a-diy-landlord\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Be A DIY Landlord"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- SEO Ultimate Plus (https:\/\/seoultimateplus.com) - Code Inserter module -->\n<script async>(function(s,u,m,o,j,v){j=u.createElement(m);v=u.getElementsByTagName(m)[0];j.async=1;j.src=o;j.dataset.sumoSiteId='b68b392479b5981b8acf46565e9fe32a0734fc21a1f7c1e60121eaa6ca1a1c64';v.parentNode.insertBefore(j,v)})(window,document,'script','\/\/load.sumo.com\/');<\/script>\n<!-- \/SEO Ultimate Plus -->\n\n[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So you have decided to join the ranks of the DIY Landlords. Good for you! An investment like this is not one to be taken lightly. Therefore, you must ensure that you are fully equipped to make this worth its while. If you have the time and the know-how, you can save yourself some money and make your investment as profitable as possible. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, self-managing does come with its stresses and moments of uncertainty. So, we are here to guide you through it, keeping you on the right side of both your tenants and, more importantly, the law. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you can even begin to consider yourself a landlord, you need to prepare a few things first.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s start with the legal side of renting:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Legal Mumbo Jumbo<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-15791 size-full aligncenter\" title=\"Confused Legal Man\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Confused-Legal.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"495\" height=\"330\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Confused-Legal.jpg 495w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Confused-Legal-260x173.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Confused-Legal-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Confused-Legal-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Confused-Legal-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Confused-Legal-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Confused-Legal-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 495px) 100vw, 495px\" \/>There are a lot of legalities involved in becoming a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/landlords\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">private landlord<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and if you are not one for legal jargon, then you can start to feel a little out of your depth. We must admit, there is a lot of information surrounding the legal obligations of a landlord and a lot of knowledge required to abide by the law. But don\u2019t let this scare you, there is also a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/free-landlord-advice\">lot of help out there<\/a> and that is exactly why we are here; consider us your metaphorical armbands. You can always give us a call on <strong>0800 368 7554<\/strong> for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/free-landlord-advice\">FREE specialist legal advice.\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make sure that you are up-to-date with all the current legal side of being a landlord, you need to first ask yourself a few questions:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Does privately letting affect my mortgage?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15792 size-large\" title=\"Mortgage Jenga\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/mortgage-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/mortgage-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/mortgage-260x173.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/mortgage-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/mortgage-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/mortgage-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/mortgage-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/mortgage-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/mortgage-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/mortgage-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/mortgage.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>Different mortgage providers offer different services and packages, so you will need to contact your mortgage provider if you are considering letting your property. They will be able to advise you on how to proceed with your mortgage and whether you need to change the type of mortgage you are on. They may advise that you need to rent on an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tenancyagreementservice.co.uk\/assured-shorthold-tenancies\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assured Shorthold basis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><i>Related Articles<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/top-tips-to-consider-when-making-buy-to-let-investments\/13068\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top Tips to Consider When Making Buy-To-Let Investments<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/tips-for-new-landlords\/8002\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tips for New Landlords<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/mortgages\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Free Advice from an Experience Mortgage Broker<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-to-save-money-on-your-mortgage-in-2018\/13587\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Save Money on Your Mortgage in 2018<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>Does my <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/landlord-insurance\"><b>insurance <\/b><\/a><b>cover me as a private landlord?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-15793 size-large\" title=\"Are you covered?\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Insurance-600x339.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"339\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Insurance-600x339.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Insurance-260x147.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Insurance-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Insurance-150x85.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Insurance-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Insurance-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Insurance-450x254.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Insurance.jpg 748w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>Different <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/landlord-insurance\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">insurance policies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> cover different things and your current provider may not include rental properties. Insurance is vital for your protection, that of the property and for your prospective tenants. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-to-void-a-tenancy-agreement\/11893\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Damages and theft<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can occur at any time and it is vital that you are protected; otherwise, you may find yourself in a position of significant financial loss. It is important to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/landlord-insurance-what-you-need-to-know\/2796\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">find the right insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, for you, as a landlord, before you start signing any <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/tenancy-agreement\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tenancy agreements<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><i>Related Articles<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/7-important-questions-to-ask-when-choosing-removals-insurance\/6618\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7 Important Questions to Ask When Choosing Removals Insurance<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/landlord-insurance-what-you-need-to-know\/2796\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Landlord Insurance: What You Need to Know<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/choosing-the-right-landlord-insurance-for-you\/2772\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing the Right Landlord Insurance for You<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/your-guide-to-home-insurance\/2486\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your Guide to Home Insurance<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>What are my <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/private-renting\/your-landlords-safety-responsibilities\"><b>safety responsibilities<\/b><\/a><b>?<\/b><\/h3>\n<h4><b>Do I need a recent <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/thehouseshop.plentific.com\/deals\/p\/gas-safety-certificate-cp12-2\/52\/\"><b>gas safety certificate<\/b><\/a><b>?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15794 size-large\" title=\"Gas Ring\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/gas-600x375.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/gas-600x375.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/gas-260x162.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/gas-100x62.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/gas-150x94.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/gas-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/gas-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/gas-450x281.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/gas.jpg 620w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tenants require a gas safety check record <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">before <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">they move into a property, or within 28 days of the last check. Failure to comply with the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/uksi\/1998\/2451\/regulation\/36\/made\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, could result in a hefty fine or even imprisonment.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=&#8221;Get Your Gas Safety Certificate&#8221; color=&#8221;danger&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fthehouseshop.plentific.com%2Fdeals%2Fp%2Fgas-safety-certificate-cp12-2%2F52%2F|||&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h4><b>Has there been recent <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/thehouseshop.plentific.com\/deals\/p\/smoke-carbon-monoxide-detector-installation\/81\/\"><b>fire<\/b><\/a><b> and <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/thehouseshop.plentific.com\/deals\/p\/electrical-installation-condition-report\/91\/\"><b>electrical safety checks<\/b><\/a><b>?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15796 size-full\" title=\"electrical fire on plug\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/fire-and-electrical.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"304\" height=\"209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/fire-and-electrical.jpg 304w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/fire-and-electrical-260x179.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/fire-and-electrical-100x69.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/fire-and-electrical-150x103.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/fire-and-electrical-200x138.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/fire-and-electrical-300x206.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making sure that your property is up-to-date with recent safety regulations is highly important. These checks ensure the safety of your tenants and that of your property. If there is a fire or electrical emergency that is due to negligence on your part, then you could be liable. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your property is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/private-renting\/houses-in-multiple-occupation\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> then you will need to make sure that you provide fire alarms and extinguishers, as well as carrying out an inspection every five years.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=&#8221;Book Your Smoke\/Carbon Monoxide Detector Installation&#8221; color=&#8221;danger&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fthehouseshop.plentific.com%2Fdeals%2Fp%2Fsmoke-carbon-monoxide-detector-installation%2F81%2F|||&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=&#8221;Book Your Electrical Installation Condition Report&#8221; color=&#8221;danger&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fthehouseshop.plentific.com%2Fdeals%2Fp%2Felectrical-installation-condition-report%2F91%2F|||&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information about the safety responsibilities of a private landlord, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/private-renting\/your-landlords-safety-responsibilities\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">click here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Do I need an <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/buy-sell-your-home\/energy-performance-certificates\"><b>Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)<\/b><\/a><b>?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15797 size-large\" title=\"Energy Performance Certificate EPC\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/epc-600x359.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"359\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/epc-600x359.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/epc-260x155.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/epc-768x459.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/epc-100x60.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/epc-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/epc-200x120.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/epc-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/epc-450x269.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/epc-900x538.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/epc.jpg 1427w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YES. That is the simple answer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The more detailed answer is still yes. You need an EPC so that prospective tenants can see the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/ten-easy-changes-to-make-your-home-energy-efficient\/14348\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">efficiency <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of the property and subsequently how much they are likely to spend on utility bills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you do not have an EPC for your property you could face <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/buy-sell-your-home\/energy-performance-certificates\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fines of up to \u00a35,000<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EPC is such a simple certificate to obtain and it will keep you on the good side of the law and away from those fines! Click below to get started&#8230;<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=&#8221;Get Your Energy Performance Certificate&#8221; color=&#8221;danger&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fthehouseshop.plentific.com%2Fdeals%2Fp%2Fenergy-performance-certificate-epc%2F27%2F|||&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><i>Related Articles<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/ten-easy-changes-to-make-your-home-energy-efficient\/14348\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ten Easy Changes to Make Your Home Energy Efficient<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/whats-the-point-of-a-drain-trap\/13523\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s the Point of a Drain Trap?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/2018-eco-home-improvements-to-add-value-to-your-modern-home\/13517\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2018 Eco Home Improvements to Add Value to Your Modern Home<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-to-be-more-energy-efficient-environmentally-friendly\/5728\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to be More Energy Efficient &amp; Environmentally Friendly <\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>Do I need any licenses?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15798 size-full\" title=\"Hello, I am licensed\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/licensed.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/licensed.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/licensed-100x69.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/licensed-150x103.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/licensed-200x138.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maybe&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rla.org.uk\/landlord\/guides\/housing_act\/docs\/all\/what_selective_licensing_is_about.shtml\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selective licensing<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was introduced in 2006 as a way to get landlords to register their rental properties and subsequently be known to the council for observation purposes. It was also put in place as a deterrent for anti-social behaviour. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To determine whether you are in a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rla.org.uk\/landlord\/guides\/housing_act\/docs\/all\/what_selective_licensing_is_about.shtml\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">selective licensing area<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> just contact your local council, or alternatively, if you are renting in the London area, you can visit the<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.londonpropertylicensing.co.uk\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> London Property Licensing website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are found to be renting without a license, you can face fines of up to 12 months rent or have your ability to rent revoked. It is quick and simple to find out if you are required to obtain a licence. If you do, then it actually isn\u2019t that complicated to acquire one.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If there are more than 5 people in your property or your property is 3 or more stories high then you will also need to apply for a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/renting-out-a-property\/houses-in-multiple-occupation-hmo\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) licence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can also apply for these via your local council. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find out more about <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.telegraph.co.uk\/property\/landlord-guide\/how-selective-licensing-works\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">obtaining licenses here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Do I have to pay tax?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15799 size-large\" title=\"tax calculator\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/tax-600x307.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/tax-600x307.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/tax-260x133.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/tax-100x51.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/tax-150x77.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/tax-200x102.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/tax-300x153.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/tax-450x230.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/tax.jpg 608w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is again dependent for numerous reasons. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you consider your property a business, then you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">will <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">have to pay <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/self-employed-national-insurance-rates\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class 2 National Insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if your profit margin exceeds \u00a35,965 a year. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>How do I know if I am running a property business?<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are unsure if this tax applies to you, then please answer the following questions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is being a landlord your main job and main form of income?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you buying new properties with the intention of letting them out?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you own more than one property that is currently being rented?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have answered yes to all of the above then you will need to pay tax. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your profits are less than the aforementioned \u00a35,965 a year, then you can opt to pay the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/voluntary-national-insurance-contributions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">voluntary Class 2 National Insurance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This voluntary payment may help you with state pensions, or other government benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will need to contact <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/organisations\/hm-revenue-customs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HMRC <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">if you own the property and your rental income is less than \u00a32,500 a year. Furthermore, you <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">must <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fill in a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/self-assessment-tax-returns\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Self Assessment tax return<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if your income is between \u00a32,500 and \u00a39,999 <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">after <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">allowable expenses and \u00a310,000 or more <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">before <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">allowable expenses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/renting-out-a-property\/paying-tax\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">rental taxes here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>What can I claim to reduce tax?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15800 size-full\" title=\"erase taxes\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/reduce-tax.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/reduce-tax.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/reduce-tax-260x168.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/reduce-tax-100x65.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/reduce-tax-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/reduce-tax-200x129.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/reduce-tax-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/reduce-tax-450x291.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are many different rules for tax, depending on the type of property that you own. If you own a \u00a0commercial or holiday property then your tax deductions will differ from a residential property. It is worth researching what tax you can claim and what you cannot,\u00a0depending on your property type. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most DIY Landlords will own a residential property, and for that, you can deduct the following as \u2018allowable expenses\u2019:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Council Tax<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insurance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Services for the property, e.g cleaning, repairs etc. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/let-for-free\" title=\"letting agents\">Letting agents<\/a>\u2019 fees<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some legal fees<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Property loan interest<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Utility bills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rent and ground rent<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/renting-out-a-property\/paying-tax\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Allowable expenses don\u2019t include \u2018capital expenditure\u2019 &#8211; like buying a property or renovating it beyond repairs for wear and tear<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a much more detailed understanding of rental taxes <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/renting-out-a-property\/paying-tax\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">click here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Still unsure about all of this legal mumbo jumbo? Why not call our<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/free-landlord-advice\"> FREE landlord advice helpline<\/a>. Specialist advice from qualified lawyers, covering anything from tenant disputes to arrear and debt recovery.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\">Give us a call on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/free-landlord-advice\">0800 368 7554<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><i>Related Articles<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/buy-to-let-landlords-want-stamp-duty-stamped-out\/6179\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy to Let Landlords Want Stamp Duty Stamped Out<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/yet-another-burden-on-landlords-time-and-money-making-tax-digital-in-2020\/12270\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yet Another Burden on Landlords Time and Money &#8211; Making Tax Digital in 2020<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/tax-and-mortgage-changes-put-accidental-landlords-most-at-risk\/7079\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tax and Mortgage Changes Put \u2018Accidental Landlords\u2019 Most at Risk<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Rental Ready<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9881 size-large\" title=\"Ready For Rent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Renting-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Renting-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Renting-260x173.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Renting-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Renting-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Renting-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Renting-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Renting-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Renting.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now you are up to date with all the legalities of renting, you can start to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/let-for-free\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">advertise <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your property. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We are getting there, slowly but surely. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First things first, you need to decide on the total rent that you will be charging your future tenants. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-much-rent-should-i-charge-my-tenants\/14508\/\"><b>How much rent should I charge my tenants?<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15801 size-large\" title=\"when to pay rent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/pay-rent-600x360.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/pay-rent-600x360.png 600w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/pay-rent-260x156.png 260w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/pay-rent-768x461.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/pay-rent-100x60.png 100w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/pay-rent-150x90.png 150w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/pay-rent-200x120.png 200w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/pay-rent-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/pay-rent-450x270.png 450w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/pay-rent.png 777w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your rental income is pretty much the main reason you are a landlord. Your investment is non-existent if you don\u2019t make any profit from it. But, unfortunately, the answer to that question is not \u201cas much as possible\u201d. You must be realistic, competitive and profitable. It is a hard mix to get right, but there are some things to consider that will help you make your decision a lot easier!<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Start with a rental valuation. <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and a really easy way to give you an estimated rental value of your property. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=&#8221;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/rental-calculator\" title=\"rental calculator\">Rental Calculator<\/a>&#8221; color=&#8221;danger&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thehouseshop.com%2Frental-calculator|||&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But&#8230; it is only an <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">estimate<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span>; a rough guide of what you could charge your potential tenants.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some factors that will affect your possible rental income:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location<\/span>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is your property near local amenities?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is the area really nice and safe?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Property Features<\/span>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is the property furnished or unfurnished?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there parking?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State of the Property<\/span>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Has the property been recently refurbished?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is the property fairly modern or has it been left to age?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the ratio of bathrooms to bedrooms?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Desired Tenants<\/span>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who is your target audience?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How does your property appeal to them?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more about these factors in detail <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-much-rent-should-i-charge-my-tenants\/14508\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are still unsure, you can always book a free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/book-professional-valuation\" title=\"Professional Valuation\">professional valuation<\/a>. With no obligation to go ahead with the letting agent, you can get an idea of what you should rent your property for, and it\u2019s FREE. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=&#8221;Book Your Professional Valuation&#8221; color=&#8221;danger&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thehouseshop.com%2Fbook-professional-valuation|||&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h2><b>Advertising<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15802 size-large\" title=\"Advertising\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/advertising-600x428.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/advertising-600x428.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/advertising-260x186.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/advertising-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/advertising-100x71.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/advertising-150x107.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/advertising-200x143.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/advertising-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/advertising-450x321.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/advertising-900x643.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now you have a figure in mind and a property that is legally ready to rent, all you need now is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/landlords\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tenant<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which is a lot more complicated than it sounds. Sorry!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, let&#8217;s break this down, first you need to advertise your property. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Does my advert need photos?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15803 size-large\" title=\"Taking a photo\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/take-a-photo-600x344.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"344\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/take-a-photo-600x344.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/take-a-photo-260x149.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/take-a-photo-100x57.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/take-a-photo-150x86.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/take-a-photo-200x115.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/take-a-photo-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/take-a-photo-450x258.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/take-a-photo.jpg 698w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking photos of your property and including them in your advert will only help your listing. Photos are the first thing that a potential tenant will see, and they will ultimately create your first impression. The first impression is often the deciding factor whether a tenant will continue to read more, or simply ignore your advert. A listing without pictures is less likely to gain attention amongst thousands of other listings. Without an image, the ad relies on further details and words to reel in a potential tenant. A picture is eye-catching and immediate; words can be misleading and false. An advertisement without an image also stands a high chance of being created by a scammer. As consumers become more and more aware of rental fraud they also become more cautious with adverts. A listing without a photo is likely to raise caution and deter potential tenants. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-to-take-beautiful-photos-of-your-house\/7841\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to: Take Beautiful Photos of Your House<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>But is my property photogenic? \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Does my property need a little TLC?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15804 size-large\" title=\"TLC\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/tlc-373x450.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"373\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/tlc-373x450.jpg 373w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/tlc-171x206.jpg 171w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/tlc-100x121.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/tlc-150x181.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/tlc-200x242.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/tlc-300x362.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/tlc-450x543.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/tlc.jpg 568w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 373px) 100vw, 373px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you start snapping away, it might be worth putting a little elbow grease and money into your property, to make it more appealing to your target audience. A fresh lick of paint can go a long way to making a tired room look new and vibrant. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out some of these <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thehouseshop.plentific.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">home improvement services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that might help to give your property some life and make it more appealing to prospective tenants.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=&#8221;Home Improvements Made Simple&#8221; color=&#8221;danger&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fthehouseshop.plentific.com%2F|||&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h3><b>What should I write in my description?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15805 size-large\" title=\"writing a description\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/writing-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/writing-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/writing-260x146.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/writing-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/writing-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/writing-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/writing-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/writing-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/writing-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/writing-900x506.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/writing.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When listing you will be asked to write a short description of the property. This can be tough and finding the right words may not come easily.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read this handy little guide on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-to-write-the-perfect-house-description\/7700\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to write the perfect house description<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Who do I want to live in my rental house?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15806 size-large\" title=\"lots of different people\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/different-people-600x338.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/different-people-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/different-people-260x146.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/different-people-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/different-people-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/different-people-200x113.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/different-people-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/different-people-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/different-people.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When considering if you need to make any amendments or adjustments to your property, it is a good idea to think about who your target audience is. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When writing the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-to-write-the-perfect-house-description\/7700\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">description <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for your property it is important to consider who you are trying to reach out to. Highlight the features that directly appeal to your desired audience, promote aspects that are appealing and overshadow those that might deter tenants. No one knows your house better than you do, so who else could sell it better? Really showcase your property, but remember to stay truthful. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><i>Related Articles<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-to-make-your-home-appealing-to-tenants\/12050\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Make Your Home Appealing to Tenants<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-to-write-the-perfect-house-description\/7700\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Write the Perfect House Description<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>Where should I list my rental property?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15807 size-large\" title=\"Where should I list my property?\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/property-board-600x360.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/property-board-600x360.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/property-board-260x156.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/property-board-100x60.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/property-board-150x90.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/property-board-200x120.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/property-board-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/property-board-450x270.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/property-board.jpg 670w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are loads of different platforms to list your property. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The obvious answer to this question is an estate agent. But that removes the point of being a DIY landlord. You don\u2019t want to deal with agency fees, you want to save your profits and invest in yourself. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>So what are my options as a DIY landlord?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You still have plenty of options as a private landlord, with numerous platforms you can list your rental property on. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/\"><b>TheHouseShop.com<\/b><\/a><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15808 size-full\" title=\"TheHouseShop\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/thehouseshop.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"239\" height=\"147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/thehouseshop.jpg 239w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/thehouseshop-100x62.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/thehouseshop-150x92.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/thehouseshop-200x123.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 239px) 100vw, 239px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The House Shop is the UK\u2019s number 1 place for property. Its all inclusive style means that private sellers, private landlords, online agents, High Street agents and developers can all buy, sell, rent and let property online. FOR FREE. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s right, you heard me correctly. FREE. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can advertise your property for absolutely FREE on TheHouseShop.com, placing your property in front of thousands of potential tenants. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the option to upgrade to higher packages, you can personalise your advertisement to your personal and financial needs. You can save money on one of the biggest expenses in the rental market. Meaning that you can use that budget elsewhere, like a new holiday?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What have you got to lose? <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=&#8221;Create a Free Property Advert Now&#8221; color=&#8221;danger&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thehouseshop.com%2Flet-for-free|||&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gumtree.com\/\"><b>Gumtree<\/b><\/a><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15809 size-medium\" title=\"Gumtree\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/gumtree-206x206.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"206\" height=\"206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/gumtree-206x206.jpg 206w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/gumtree-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/gumtree-450x450.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/gumtree-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/gumtree-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/gumtree-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/gumtree.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/gumtree-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 206px) 100vw, 206px\" \/>Gumtree is another free listing site. Although it isn\u2019t specifically for property, you can utilise their <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gumtree.com\/property-to-rent\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">filters<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to create a personalised ad which is completely free. You can advertise <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-to-rent\" title=\"properties to rent\">properties to rent<\/a>, share, sell, swap and much more. There are also options for paid advertising, which create a featured listing, increasing your chance of finding a tenant. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, this site is a bit of a free-for-all. As it isn\u2019t a property site, you can also list your old wellies or coffee machine at the same time. Seeing your property listed against someone\u2019s old garden table is not ideal, but the filter options do mean that you can make your property easier to find amongst the \u2018car boot\u2019 style website. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/\"><b>Facebook<\/b><\/a><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15810 size-medium\" title=\"Facebook\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/facebook-206x206.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"206\" height=\"206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/facebook-206x206.png 206w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/facebook-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/facebook-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/facebook-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/facebook-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/facebook-45x45.png 45w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/facebook.png 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 206px) 100vw, 206px\" \/>Facebook has plenty of groups ranging from specific and niche tenant demands to much broader property searches. You can post your property for free, or pay a little extra to up its viewing potential. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take a look at the groups in your area and get a feel of what it&#8217;s like and how it works. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>WATCH OUT!<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gumtree and Facebook, however, do host a variety of scammers and your property are likely to be listed alongside fraudulent landlords. Many potential tenants may be wary of your ad because of the possibility that you might be a scammer. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TheHouseShop makes sure that all of its landlords are verified through its mandatory land registry ownership verification check. The check means that every private landlord must prove that they own the property that they are listing. It ensures a safe platform which is trustworthy for tenants to peruse at their leisure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/letting-property-online\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">letting your property online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Leafleting<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15811 size-medium\" title=\"Leafleting\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/leaflet-260x101.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"260\" height=\"101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/leaflet-260x101.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/leaflet-768x298.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/leaflet-600x233.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/leaflet-100x39.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/leaflet-150x58.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/leaflet-200x78.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/leaflet-300x116.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/leaflet-450x174.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/leaflet.jpg 774w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px\" \/>It can\u2019t hurt to get the word out around your neighbourhood, getting to know your potential tenants face to face and creating that tenant-landlord relationship from the off-set. You can create some basic leaflets on your home computer, or get the help of a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vistaprint.co.uk\/marketing-materials\/flyers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">company <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">who can design and make them for you. Either way, it&#8217;s an old-fashioned tactic that shouldn\u2019t be taken for granted. Face-to-face interactions are a good way to find potential tenants and create a strong foundation on which to build your future tenancy.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Local Property Papers<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15812 size-medium\" title=\"Reading the Newspaper\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/newspaper-260x173.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"260\" height=\"173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/newspaper-260x173.jpeg 260w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/newspaper-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/newspaper-600x400.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/newspaper-100x67.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/newspaper-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/newspaper-200x133.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/newspaper-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/newspaper-450x300.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/newspaper-900x600.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/newspaper.jpeg 1300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px\" \/>Get in touch with your local paper to see if there are any spare advertisement spots that you can fill with your rental property. \u00a0A local paper is going to appeal more to certain audiences, so make sure that your preferred tenant lies in that group of people, otherwise you might be barking up the wrong tree. Price is dependent on area and newspaper. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wherever you decide to list your property, make sure that you keep on top of it. Reply to enquiries quickly and ensure that your advert is up-to-date. There are always options to enhance your listing, start off small and look to add these as time goes on. <\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now the waiting game begins&#8230;<\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><i><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15813 size-medium\" title=\"waiting\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/waiting-260x174.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"260\" height=\"174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/waiting-260x174.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/waiting-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/waiting-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/waiting-200x134.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/waiting-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/waiting-450x301.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/waiting.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px\" \/>Related Articles<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/letting-property-online\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Guide to Letting Property Online<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/power-up-your-property\/12564\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Power-Up Your Property with Our New Marketing Add-Ons<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/whats-all-the-fuss-about-onthemarket\/13926\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s all the fuss about OnTheMarket?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/what-is-an-online-estate-agent\/12015\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is an Online Estate Agent?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/why-cant-i-advertise-on-rightmove-privately\/12004\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Can\u2019t I Advertise on Rightmove Privately?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/in-the-press\/users-demanding-better-security-checks-as-online-rental-fraud-concerns-increase\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Users demanding better security checks as online rental fraud concerns increase<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><b>Someone has shown interest in your property!!<\/b><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>WOO!<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15814\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/yes.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"314\" \/>But before you pop the bubbly, you should probably secure the deal first. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Start with a viewing.<\/b><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_11074\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11074\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-11074 size-large\" title=\"property viewing\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Manage-Property-Viewings-600x329.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Manage-Property-Viewings-600x329.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Manage-Property-Viewings-260x142.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Manage-Property-Viewings-100x55.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Manage-Property-Viewings-150x82.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Manage-Property-Viewings-200x110.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Manage-Property-Viewings-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Manage-Property-Viewings-450x247.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/Manage-Property-Viewings.jpg 730w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-11074\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image source<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is best to organise this for as quickly as possible after the potential tenant has expressed their interest. If an enquiry is left hanging for too long, you can almost guarantee that the potential tenant will lose interest and turn their attention elsewhere. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TIP: Always give the potential tenant two contact details. If you miss a call, the tenant can always send an email to follow up. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tenants are not blind to the current competitive rental market and they will be keen to secure somewhere as quickly as possible. A disorganised and unprofessional landlord will ignite warning signs and deter tenants from progressing any further. So make sure you keep up with your admin and make yourself available for any potential tenant enquiries. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How can I make sure my viewing goes well?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out these articles to help make sure your viewing runs smoothly:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-to-make-your-home-appealing-to-tenants\/12050\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Make your Home Appealing to Tenants<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-to-smarten-up-your-home-before-viewings-begin\/7886\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Smarten up Your Home Before Viewings<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/nightmare-mistakes-to-make-during-a-viewing\/3657\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nightmare Mistakes to Make During a Viewing!<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s assume that your viewing went well and the tenant is happy to go ahead. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep hold of that cork! No bubbly yet! There is still lots more to do. <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although you might be itching to get that tenant through the door, you might want to make sure that they aren\u2019t going to turn into the tenant from hell!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How can I choose the best tenant?<\/b><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_15815\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15815\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-15815 size-large\" title=\"choose one to pick\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/choose-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/choose-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/choose-260x173.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/choose-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/choose-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/choose-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/choose-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/choose-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/choose-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/choose-900x599.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/choose.jpg 1698w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-15815\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Paper Fortune Teller,concept of uncertainty<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Noone wants a bad tenant. But, unfortunately, tenants don\u2019t come with big stickers that say \u2018GOOD\u2019 or \u2018BAD\u2019. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are, however, checks that you can do to make sure that your potential tenant is the best that they can be. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/check-tenant-right-to-rent-documents\"><b>Right to Rent<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15816 size-large\" title=\"Right to Rent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/right-to-rent-600x249.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"249\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/right-to-rent-600x249.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/right-to-rent-260x108.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/right-to-rent-100x42.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/right-to-rent-150x62.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/right-to-rent-200x83.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/right-to-rent-300x125.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/right-to-rent-450x187.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/right-to-rent.jpg 650w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>How do I know if my tenant has the right to live in the UK?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Making sure that your tenant has the right to live in the UK is a vital part of the tenant screening process. A landlord must carry out a \u2018Right to Rent\u2019 check 28 days before the start of the tenancy, or they could face a charge of up to \u00a33,000 per tenant. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check out this handy guide to make sure that you have completed this check:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/tenant-referencing-and-right-to-rent\/11408\/\">Tenancy Referencing and Right to Rent<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/tenant-referencing\"><b>Tenant Referencing<\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15817 size-large\" title=\"Tenant Referencing\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/reference-600x428.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/reference.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/reference-260x185.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/reference-100x71.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/reference-150x107.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/reference-200x143.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/reference-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/reference-450x321.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/tenant-referencing  \" title=\"tenant referencing\">tenant referencing<\/a> process helps to separate the bad from the good. Searching through the tenants renting past, to figure out if they are a suitable candidate for your tenancy, might seem unnecessary but it could save you a lot of stress and a bad rental experience. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can undergo the whole procedure yourself, but it\u2019s highly time-consuming and you might not know what to look for. Alternatively, you can find an online tenancy reference which is reasonably priced that will cover an array of areas and make sure that your tenant is good to go. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is a list of some of the things that most tenancy references will cover:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Former Landlord\u2019s reference<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Credit Check<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bank Details<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of Employment or Income<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of Residency<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of Identity<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-tenant-referencing\/13062\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more about Tenant Referencing here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=&#8221;Start Tenant Referencing Now&#8221; color=&#8221;danger&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thehouseshop.com%2Ftenant-referencing|||&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><i>Related Articles<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-tenant-referencing\/13062\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everything You Need to Know About Tenant Referencing<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/tenant-referencing-and-right-to-rent\/11408\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tenant Referencing and Right to Rent<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-long-does-tenant-referencing-take\/11383\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How Long Does Tenant Referencing Take?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/what-does-tenant-referencing-involve\/11376\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Does Tenant Referencing Involve?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/can-landlords-do-credit-checks\/11370\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can Landlords do Credit Checks?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/a-landlords-guide-to-right-to-rent-checks\/5961\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Landlord\u2019s Guide to&#8230;. Right to Rent Checks<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15818\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/I-choose-you.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"498\" height=\"373\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now you have found a tenant that you are happy with, you can start the process of making it official. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better put that champagne on ice!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Do I need a Tenancy Agreement?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11878 size-full\" title=\"rental agreement\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/How-to-prepare-a-rental-contract.jpg\" alt=\"Contract image\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/How-to-prepare-a-rental-contract.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/How-to-prepare-a-rental-contract-260x173.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/How-to-prepare-a-rental-contract-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/How-to-prepare-a-rental-contract-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/How-to-prepare-a-rental-contract-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/How-to-prepare-a-rental-contract-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/How-to-prepare-a-rental-contract-450x299.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will need to write up a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/tenancy-agreement \" title=\"tenancy agreement\">tenancy agreement<\/a>. Unless you are a secret lawyer and dabble with legal documents in your spare time, then this task might seem very daunting!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But fear not!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TheHouseShop has created a very simple way to create your own <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/tenancy-agreement\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Assured Shorthold Tenancy Agreement<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This quick and easy tool takes into account all recent legislation and formalises your rental relationship with your tenant. Just insert basic details and let the tool do the rest!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And yes it is FREE!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can cancel the eye test, you read that correctly. <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=&#8221;Get Your FREE Bespoke Tenancy Agreement &#8221; color=&#8221;danger&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thehouseshop.com%2Ftenancy-agreement|||&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Related Articles<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-to-prepare-a-rental-contract\/11877\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Prepare a Tenancy Agreement?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/what-information-should-a-tenancy-agreement-include\/11882\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Information Should a Tenancy Agreement Include?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/what-are-the-different-types-of-tenancy-agreements\/11886\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Are The Different Types of Tenancy Agreements?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-to-void-a-tenancy-agreement\/11893\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Voids a Tenancy Agreement?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/tenancy-agreement-notice-of-termination\/11850\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Terminate a Tenancy Agreement for Landlords<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>Do I need an inventory?<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_15819\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-15819\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-15819 size-large\" title=\"inventory\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/inventory-600x337.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/inventory-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/inventory-260x146.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/inventory-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/inventory-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/inventory-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/inventory-200x112.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/inventory-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/inventory-450x253.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/inventory-900x506.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/inventory.jpg 924w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-15819\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Inventory Concept. Word on Folder Register of Card Index. Selective Focus.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An inventory is not a legal requirement but it is a way of protecting yourself and your property. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By making a list of the state of the rental, and its furnishings, before the tenant moves in, you can be confident that if anything were to happen, you have a record of its previous condition. It is also a good idea to go through this with the tenant before they move in and get them to sign it, as an acceptance of the condition of the house prior to their tenancy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need help creating an inventory then upload the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sortly.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sortly <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">App! This app helps you to create a full inventory of your property. You can take photos, use notes, scan QR codes and much more!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Available for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/sortly-inventory-simplified\/id529353551?mt=8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apple<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.sortly.mythings&amp;hl=en_GB\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Android<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/5-great-apps-for-landlords\/15296\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top 5 apps for Landlords<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are so close you can taste it!<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><b>Do I need a Tenancy Deposit Scheme?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15820 size-full\" title=\"Piggy Bank Deposit\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/deposit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"319\" height=\"319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/deposit.jpg 319w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/deposit-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/deposit-206x206.jpg 206w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/deposit-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/deposit-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/deposit-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/deposit-45x45.jpg 45w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 319px) 100vw, 319px\" \/>It\u2019s a legal requirement to register all deposits and place them in an approved deposit scheme. If a landlord does not do this within 30 days of the tenant moving in, then they could face fines of up to 3 times the original deposit. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deposits are there to protect your property, if anything were to happen during the tenancy and the tenant was to cause any damage or they accumulate rental arrears, then the deposit is there to cover the costs. It acts as a safety net for any finances that are accrued by the tenants. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For more information <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/tenancy-deposit-protection\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">click here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>What is the best way to collect rent?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15821 size-large\" title=\"RentScore\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/RentScore-Email@2x-1-1-600x331.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/RentScore-Email@2x-1-1-600x331.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/RentScore-Email@2x-1-1-260x143.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/RentScore-Email@2x-1-1-768x424.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/RentScore-Email@2x-1-1-100x55.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/RentScore-Email@2x-1-1-150x83.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/RentScore-Email@2x-1-1-200x110.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/RentScore-Email@2x-1-1-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/RentScore-Email@2x-1-1-450x248.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/RentScore-Email@2x-1-1-900x497.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/RentScore-Email@2x-1-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>This is one of the most important questions a landlord can ask. Your rental income is very important. As a private landlord and as the sole person responsible for your finances, a strong, reliable system in place can be highly valuable. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can go simple with rent collection and organise a standing order between yourself and your new tenants, however, this is not a guaranteed rent payment. The tenant could change the amount, remove a payment or even cancel the entire thing at any point, which means that you will be out of pocket with no promise of any money. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Signing up for a rent collection scheme can give you peace of mind and regular payments. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/rentscore\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RentScore<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a proud release from <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TheHouseShop<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> which is a hassle-free rent collection that rewards on-time payments. It acts as an incentive for your tenants, as their rent payments are registered with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.experian.co.uk\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experian<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and directly affects their credit score.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From just \u00a314.99 a month you can say goodbye to the stress of managing rental payments and have them automatically collected and processed on the same working day!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Improve your image as a landlord and reduce stress with this new product.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_tweetmeme type=&#8221;follow&#8221; follow_user=&#8221;@RentScoreUK&#8221; large_button=&#8221;true&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=&#8221;Sign Up For RentScore Now&#8221; color=&#8221;danger&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thehouseshop.com%2Frentscore|||&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>POP THE CHAMPAGNE, GRAB THE GLASSES AND TOAST TO YOUR NEW TENANT!<\/b><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15822\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/celebrate.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"244\" height=\"244\" \/><\/b><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>YOU DID IT!<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let me be the first to say congratulations! You are now officially a DIY landlord!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15823\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/champagne.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"212\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But this isn\u2019t the end, oh no, this is just the beginning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now you have to take care of your new tenant and property. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Ongoing Maintenance<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ongoing maintenance is the biggest part of being a DIY Landlord. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the journey so far has been too stressful and not enjoyable at all, then you might want to just hire a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/pros-and-cons-of-property-management-companies\/15310\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">property manager<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Pass the baton onto someone else who can manage your property for a fee. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If, however, you are feeling empowered and confident that can do this, then here are some things you need to consider as the sole property manager of your rental.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15824 size-large\" title=\"Super Hero Landlord\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/3-RentScore-Superhero-Bottom@2x-600x324.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/3-RentScore-Superhero-Bottom@2x-600x324.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/3-RentScore-Superhero-Bottom@2x-260x140.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/3-RentScore-Superhero-Bottom@2x-768x415.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/3-RentScore-Superhero-Bottom@2x-100x54.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/3-RentScore-Superhero-Bottom@2x-150x81.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/3-RentScore-Superhero-Bottom@2x-200x108.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/3-RentScore-Superhero-Bottom@2x-300x162.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/3-RentScore-Superhero-Bottom@2x-450x243.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/3-RentScore-Superhero-Bottom@2x-900x486.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/3-RentScore-Superhero-Bottom@2x.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/b><\/h3>\n<h3><b>Repairs and Maintenance<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-15825 \" title=\"Tools for repairs and maintenance\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/repair-and-maintenance-600x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/repair-and-maintenance-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/repair-and-maintenance-260x130.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/repair-and-maintenance-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/repair-and-maintenance-100x50.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/repair-and-maintenance-150x75.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/repair-and-maintenance-200x100.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/repair-and-maintenance-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/repair-and-maintenance-450x225.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/repair-and-maintenance-900x450.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/repair-and-maintenance.jpg 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I know that you have spent time and effort on making your property rent worthy, but unfortunately, that is not the end of it. There is almost certainly going to be some issues that need repairing and items that need some maintenance. But that is the life of a homeowner. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are pretty handy with a toolbox then you may be able to do many of these repairs yourself and save yourself some extra money. However, if you don\u2019t have the luxury of time or the necessary skills then it might be best to call in a professional. Keeping on top of repairs and maintenance is key to building a strong relationship between yourself and your tenants.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=&#8221;Book A Service For Your Home&#8221; color=&#8221;danger&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fthehouseshop.plentific.com%2F|||&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]\n<h3><b>Rental Adjustments<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15826\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/up-and-down.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"409\" height=\"230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/up-and-down.jpg 409w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/up-and-down-260x146.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/up-and-down-100x56.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/up-and-down-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/up-and-down-200x112.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/up-and-down-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 409px) 100vw, 409px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The property market is incredibly fluid and prices are subject to change from one month to the next. You need to be aware of the current market and its drops and fluctuations. You can adapt your rental income accordingly to the market, making sure you remain competitive and current. A good way to do this is by regularly researching your area and other similar rentals near yours. Refer back to our previous guide on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/how-much-rent-should-i-charge-my-tenants\/14508\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how much rent to charge<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or, alternatively, you could always book a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/book-professional-valuation\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">professional to re-value your property<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Property Inspections<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-15827\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/inspection-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/inspection-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/inspection-260x174.jpg 260w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/inspection-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/inspection-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/inspection-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/inspection-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/inspection-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/inspection-450x300.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/inspection-900x601.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/inspection.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Carrying out regular property checks is not a bad idea and is highly beneficial to both yourself and your property. The rule of thumb seems to be approximately every 6 months to carry out a property inspection. If you can, organise a date with your tenants to go and view your property. You can make sure that there are no damp issues or structural problems which have not been previously noticed or noted. It\u2019s also a great opportunity to check in with your tenants and build that important relationship with them, make sure they are happy with their rental and that they aren\u2019t breaching your agreement in any way. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That is it! <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are a fully fledged DIY Landlord now! Hurray!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hopefully, this handy guide will help you with your new investment and keep you on the right side of both your tenants and the law. Remember to keep up-to-date on recent laws and changes in the property market. Keeping on top of your rental will make sure that you are the best landlord you can be. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The better the landlord, the better the profit. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Good luck!<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15828\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thehouseshop.com\/property-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/you-will-be-fine.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"250\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_facebook][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]So you have decided to join the ranks of the DIY Landlords. Good for you! An investment like this is not one to be taken lightly. 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