10 Landlord Health & Safety Obligations
Landlords? Here are 10 health and safety obligations you should be following.
Should you allow pets in your rental property?
When it comes to pets being allowed in a rental property, they’ve historically generally been a no-no for most landlords and their tenants. However, in recent years with pets becoming more and more popular, and the benefits that they have for individuals and families becoming more well known, as a landlord, should you consider allowing…
Landlord Tips for Decorating Rental Properties
You might not think that spending time and effort on decor and furnishings for your rental property is worth it, but whilst it might not always improve the value of your property, decent decor can help improve your chances of securing the right tenant in a competitive market. So as a landlord in 2023, what…
7 ways landlords can prepare for winter
As the nights draw in and it’s getting colder, it’s that time of year when if you’re a landlord you should be thinking about some winter jobs that might need attending to at your rental property, to ensure that your tenants are safe, happy and comfortable. The seven jobs below are all things that can…
Reasons why landlords don’t return a rental deposit
If you’re renting a property there’s bound to be a time when you are going to want your rental deposit back once you move on. However, a surprising number of people lose their deposit, and it’s important to know some of the key reasons why landlords choose to hold on to them once tenancies come…
How to let a property legally & safely during the Covid-19 pandemic
With the property market currently booming, even during a global pandemic, it has also still been possible (and very much in demand) to rent and let a property legally and safely, all whilst taking the right precautions. Possibly the biggest challenge for us all right now is that, in addition to the latest lockdown there…
Coronavirus Act 2020 and landlords
Further to the implementation of the Coronavirus Bill (now the Coronavirus Act 2020), special measures have been brought in to assist tenants affected by coronavirus. So what does this mean for landlords and tenants, and how does it help protect everyone? Below are some day-to-day scenarios for landlords and how the Coronavirus Act 2020 will…
Changes afoot for landlords: Capital Gains Taxes
Did you know that there are tax changes coming into force in April which will affect landlords selling rental properties? At the moment, capital gains taxes on the capital profits that landlords make when selling their rental property is reported annually in a self-assessment tax return. This is only due for payment 9 months after…
10 Things you should know about tenancy agreements
Here at Bromley Property Company we look after many properties available for rental, and help and advise landlords if necessary, as well as prospective tenants. If you haven’t rented previously, or rented a property out, then tenancy agreements can possibly seem a little daunting and confusing. Here on our blog we tell you what you…
