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* Hot water installations, as well as the supply of water itself.
* Basins, sinks, baths and other sanitary or drainage installations.
* Ensuring an adequate provision of lighting, heating and ventilation.
* The treatment of any health-threatening damp.
* Anything else that you mutually agree with the tenant in the tenancy agreement.
2. Gas Safety
The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1994 place a number of responsibilities on landlords of private residential accommodation. This includes ensuring that all gas appliances are maintained and in good order; paying for an annual safety check to be carried out by a tradesman who is registered with CORGI (Council for Registered Gas Installers); keeping a record of all the safety checks and giving a copy of the safety certificate to the tenant within 28 days of each annual check. You must also ensure that the electrical system and any electrical appliances that you supply such as cookers, kettles, toasters, washing machines and immersion heater are safe to use. However, you are not responsible for any appliances that the tenant is entitled to take at the tend of the tenancy.
3. Fire Safety of Furnishings
You must be able to verify that any furniture and fittings that you supply a
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Getting Started
Before you sign up with a lettings agent, you should find out about the financial, legal and regulatory matters involved in becoming a landlord.
1. Finance It is imperative that you check with your mortgage lender before letting your property. Write and tell them that you want to sub-let your property. If you do not get their written permission then you could be in breach or your mortgage.
2. Check your Lease If you live in a leasehold property, you will need to check your lease to make sure that you are not breaching its terms by letting your property. There may be fees involved in granting consents. Special conditions may be involved and it will be up to you to make sure your tenant and lettings agent is aware of these.
3. Insurance Your current building and contents policy will probably not be suitable for application in the lettings market. Tenants are perceived to be more careless than an owner/occupier so you will probably be facing an increase in your premium to cover damage.
Lettings Agencies
When and if all these items are in order you can then sign up with a lettings agency. Using an agent will save you time and money in the long run. The agent will have a list of clients looking for a property like yours, or will be able to advertise it if they do not. They will make contacts, arrange appointments and show people around your property, check references and draw up contracts.
Choosing An Agent
1. You may wish to Choose a company which is bonded to a professional body such as the National Landlords Association (NLA) or the Association of Residential Lettings Agents (ARLA).
2. Trust your intuition. If you are not comfortable with an agent, its premises, staff and practices, just walk away without committing yourself to anything.
3. Don't base your choice just on what the agent says it can get for you in terms of rental income. The reality may be lower than at first suggested by the agent. If you are unrealistic and too greedy, your property will remain vacant for some time, losing potential earnings.
4. Shop around. Find out what your local agents charge and what you will get for the fee. Don't always go for the cheapest option, but look at the range of services available. These can include discounted insurance or emergency repair insurance and are well worth having as optional extras.
5. Does the agent have an acceptable level of professionalism? Look for well maintained premises, clear advice and literature, a good website, well trained and experienced staff and high profile marketing.
Your Responsibilities as a Landlord
Before your letting agent will begin to act on your behalf, you must normally enter into a legally binding agreement which places a number of responsibilities on you.
These will include:
a) Preparing the property to let by cleaning, tidying, fixing appliances and removing any articles that are not to be used in the property.
b) Providing keys to agent and tenant.
c) Providing building, contents and liability insurance.
d) Ensuring the upkeep of the fabric of the property.
e) Repair of utilities such as plumbing, electricity and heating.
f) Arranging for final gas, electricity or telephone bills to be sent to the current tenants' forwarding address prior to vacating the property to let.
g) Keeping the structure of the property insured for full the reinstatement value (including fixtures, furnishings and other contents where appropriate).
h) Ensuring that all furniture, furnishings, appliances and apparatus left in the property comply with the appropriate health and safety regulations.
i) Provide a landlord's gas safety check certificate for the property and leave a copy with each tenant and the lettings agent.
Legal Responsibilities
Landlords must ensure the safety and maintenance of rented property and their contents so that no injury or damage is caused to the occupants, neighbours or the public. Fulfilling your responsibilities as a landlord during a tenancy can be very time consuming, so you could consider employing a property management company to fulfil these duties on your behalf.
Under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, you have three main areas of responsibility when you property is let under an assured shorthold tenancy:
1. Structure
Landlords are obligated to keep the structure and exterior of the property in good repair. Tenants must not be charged separately for this work although provision for the cost can be incorporated in the rental price. They are responsible for ensuring that the following items and areas are safe and fit for use, as well as making repairs where necessary.
* The structure and exterior of the property.
* Hot water installations, as well as the supply of water itself.
* Basins, sinks, baths and other sanitary or drainage installations.
* Ensuring an adequate provision of lighting, heating and ventilation.
* The treatment of any health-threatening damp.
* Anything else that you mutually agree with the tenant in the tenancy agreement.
2. Gas Safety
The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1994 place a number of responsibilities on landlords of private residential accommodation. This includes ensuring that all gas appliances are maintained and in good order; paying for an annual safety check to be carried out by a tradesman who is registered with CORGI (Council for Registered Gas Installers); keeping a record of all the safety checks and giving a copy of the safety certificate to the tenant within 28 days of each annual check. You must also ensure that the electrical system and any electrical appliances that you supply such as cookers, kettles, toasters, washing machines and immersion heater are safe to use. However, you are not responsible for any appliances that the tenant is entitled to take at the tend of the tenancy.
3. Fire Safety of Furnishings
You must be able to verify that any furniture and fittings that you supply ad
Regardless of what business you're in, you have competition, or other businesses who are clamoring for the same consumer dollars as you. The competition may or may not be in the same industry, e.g. if you own a movie theatre, your competition will be all venues providing entertainment, such as bowling alleys, theme parks, skating rinks, miniature golf courses, in addition to other movie theatres. Take a moment to determine what business you're in and determine if your type of business might also attract consumers from other industries.As an online business owner, your competition may not be as easy to gauge, especially if you don't have a retail location for your business, or if you have a global virtual company where you can work with clients regardless of location, as many coaches, consultants, virtual assistants, graphic designers, speakers, and website designers do. How do you begin to assess your competition when your business has no geographic limits? It's very similar to the steps that a traditional business might take, but it's all done online.Here are the ten steps I use to research my competition online:1. Brainstorm all known competitors. If you've been in business for any length of time, you probably already have a good sense of which other companies offer what you offer. Look up their websites and make a note of the website addresses. You'll be using this information later.2. Compile a list of keywords your customer would use to find a business like yours online. How would your target market find you online? Create a list of all keywords that they might use. If you have a business that serves a particular geographic region, you'll want to create a geographic keyword listing as well, like "cleaning business" + "Beaumont, Texas" or "cleaning business" + "Southeast Texas".3. Conduct a keyword search on the major search engines. The major players in the search engine game today seem to be
Lettings Agencies
When and if all these items are in order you can then sign up with a lettings agency. Using an agent will save you time and money in the long run. The agent will have a list of clients looking for a property like yours, or will be able to advertise it if they do not. They will make contacts, arrange appointments and show people around your property, check references and draw up contracts.
Choosing An Agent
1. You may wish to Choose a company which is bonded to a professional body such as the National Landlords Association (NLA) or the Association of Residential Lettings Agents (ARLA).
2. Trust your intuition. If you are not comfortable with an agent, its premises, staff and practices, just walk away without committing yourself to anything.
3. Don't base your choice just on what the agent says it can get for you in terms of rental income. The reality may be lower than at first suggested by the agent. If you are unrealistic and too greedy, your property will remain vacant for some time, losing potential earnings.
4. Shop around. Find out what your local agents charge and what you will get for the fee. Don't always go for the cheapest option, but look at the range of services available. These can include discounted insurance or emergency repair insurance and are well worth having as optional extras.
5. Does the agent have an acceptable level of professionalism? Look for well maintained premises, clear advice and literature, a good website, well trained and experienced staff and high profile marketing.
Your Responsibilities as a Landlord
Before your letting agent will begin to act on your behalf, you must normally enter into a legally binding agreement which places a number of responsibilities on you.
These will include:
a) Preparing the property to let by cleaning, tidying, fixing appliances and removing any articles that are not to be used in the property.
b) Providing keys to agent and tenant.
c) Providing building, contents and liability insurance.
d) Ensuring the upkeep of the fabric of the property.
e) Repair of utilities such as plumbing, electricity and heating.
f) Arranging for final gas, electricity or telephone bills to be sent to the current tenants' forwarding address prior to vacating the property to let.
g) Keeping the structure of the property insured for full the reinstatement value (including fixtures, furnishings and other contents where appropriate).
h) Ensuring that all furniture, furnishings, appliances and apparatus left in the property comply with the appropriate health and safety regulations.
i) Provide a landlord's gas safety check certificate for the property and leave a copy with each tenant and the lettings agent.
Legal Responsibilities
Landlords must ensure the safety and maintenance of rented property and their contents so that no injury or damage is caused to the occupants, neighbours or the public. Fulfilling your responsibilities as a landlord during a tenancy can be very time consuming, so you could consider employing a property management company to fulfil these duties on your behalf.
Under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, you have three main areas of responsibility when you property is let under an assured shorthold tenancy:
1. Structure
Landlords are obligated to keep the structure and exterior of the property in good repair. Tenants must not be charged separately for this work although provision for the cost can be incorporated in the rental price. They are responsible for ensuring that the following items and areas are safe and fit for use, as well as making repairs where necessary.
* The structure and exterior of the property.
* Hot water installations, as well as the supply of water itself.
* Basins, sinks, baths and other sanitary or drainage installations.
* Ensuring an adequate provision of lighting, heating and ventilation.
* The treatment of any health-threatening damp.
* Anything else that you mutually agree with the tenant in the tenancy agreement.
2. Gas Safety
The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1994 place a number of responsibilities on landlords of private residential accommodation. This includes ensuring that all gas appliances are maintained and in good order; paying for an annual safety check to be carried out by a tradesman who is registered with CORGI (Council for Registered Gas Installers); keeping a record of all the safety checks and giving a copy of the safety certificate to the tenant within 28 days of each annual check. You must also ensure that the electrical system and any electrical appliances that you supply such as cookers, kettles, toasters, washing machines and immersion heater are safe to use. However, you are not responsible for any appliances that the tenant is entitled to take at the tend of the tenancy.
3. Fire Safety of Furnishings
You must be able to verify that any furniture and fittings that you supply a
Living in a gated community has undoubtedly become more and more popular as the years have gone on.Although gated communities have been around for years and years, they carry the symbol of upper-class, wealth and luxury now more than ever before.Though living behind gates is something that many Americans covet, there are others who find massive gates and 24-hour guards on duty a bit too restrictive.Of course, there are both benefits and drawbacks to living behind gates.A February 25, 2007 article by Gayle Pollard Terry of The Los Angeles Times, “Do fence me in,” takes a look at life behind the gates.The most prominent underlying reason why so many Americans now want a house behind gates is probably because of the “status symbol” that goes along with owning a home that is protected. “Gated communities, in fact, are the fastest-growing form of housing in the U.S., according to census data. Why? Those who opt for gates point to reduced crime and traffic, a safer environment for children and the prestige of living somewhere that's exclusive. But not everyone likes being sealed off from the world. Some people view gates as elitist or don't want the bother of calling the guards each time a visitor is expected.”There are various levels of protection you will find in gated communities around the U.S. from ones that always have a guard on duty to check ids and so-forth, to communities that have an automatic gate that opens and closes with a swipe of a residents’ card.It all depends on a variety of different factors, and how much protection and privacy you need and want.Regardless of the level of protection and type of gated community a home is in; homes behind gates all share one thing in common and that is they tend to have higher price tags than similar homes outside of gates.This makes owning one of these homes even more attractive for a potential buyer. “Whether new or old, suburban
4. Shop around. Find out what your local agents charge and what you will get for the fee. Don't always go for the cheapest option, but look at the range of services available. These can include discounted insurance or emergency repair insurance and are well worth having as optional extras.
5. Does the agent have an acceptable level of professionalism? Look for well maintained premises, clear advice and literature, a good website, well trained and experienced staff and high profile marketing.
Your Responsibilities as a Landlord
Before your letting agent will begin to act on your behalf, you must normally enter into a legally binding agreement which places a number of responsibilities on you.
These will include:
a) Preparing the property to let by cleaning, tidying, fixing appliances and removing any articles that are not to be used in the property.
b) Providing keys to agent and tenant.
c) Providing building, contents and liability insurance.
d) Ensuring the upkeep of the fabric of the property.
e) Repair of utilities such as plumbing, electricity and heating.
f) Arranging for final gas, electricity or telephone bills to be sent to the current tenants' forwarding address prior to vacating the property to let.
g) Keeping the structure of the property insured for full the reinstatement value (including fixtures, furnishings and other contents where appropriate).
h) Ensuring that all furniture, furnishings, appliances and apparatus left in the property comply with the appropriate health and safety regulations.
i) Provide a landlord's gas safety check certificate for the property and leave a copy with each tenant and the lettings agent.
Legal Responsibilities
Landlords must ensure the safety and maintenance of rented property and their contents so that no injury or damage is caused to the occupants, neighbours or the public. Fulfilling your responsibilities as a landlord during a tenancy can be very time consuming, so you could consider employing a property management company to fulfil these duties on your behalf.
Under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, you have three main areas of responsibility when you property is let under an assured shorthold tenancy:
1. Structure
Landlords are obligated to keep the structure and exterior of the property in good repair. Tenants must not be charged separately for this work although provision for the cost can be incorporated in the rental price. They are responsible for ensuring that the following items and areas are safe and fit for use, as well as making repairs where necessary.
* The structure and exterior of the property.
* Hot water installations, as well as the supply of water itself.
* Basins, sinks, baths and other sanitary or drainage installations.
* Ensuring an adequate provision of lighting, heating and ventilation.
* The treatment of any health-threatening damp.
* Anything else that you mutually agree with the tenant in the tenancy agreement.
2. Gas Safety
The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1994 place a number of responsibilities on landlords of private residential accommodation. This includes ensuring that all gas appliances are maintained and in good order; paying for an annual safety check to be carried out by a tradesman who is registered with CORGI (Council for Registered Gas Installers); keeping a record of all the safety checks and giving a copy of the safety certificate to the tenant within 28 days of each annual check. You must also ensure that the electrical system and any electrical appliances that you supply such as cookers, kettles, toasters, washing machines and immersion heater are safe to use. However, you are not responsible for any appliances that the tenant is entitled to take at the tend of the tenancy.
3. Fire Safety of Furnishings
You must be able to verify that any furniture and fittings that you supply a
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h) Ensuring that all furniture, furnishings, appliances and apparatus left in the property comply with the appropriate health and safety regulations.
i) Provide a landlord's gas safety check certificate for the property and leave a copy with each tenant and the lettings agent.
Legal Responsibilities
Landlords must ensure the safety and maintenance of rented property and their contents so that no injury or damage is caused to the occupants, neighbours or the public. Fulfilling your responsibilities as a landlord during a tenancy can be very time consuming, so you could consider employing a property management company to fulfil these duties on your behalf.
Under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, you have three main areas of responsibility when you property is let under an assured shorthold tenancy:
1. Structure
Landlords are obligated to keep the structure and exterior of the property in good repair. Tenants must not be charged separately for this work although provision for the cost can be incorporated in the rental price. They are responsible for ensuring that the following items and areas are safe and fit for use, as well as making repairs where necessary.
* The structure and exterior of the property.
* Hot water installations, as well as the supply of water itself.
* Basins, sinks, baths and other sanitary or drainage installations.
* Ensuring an adequate provision of lighting, heating and ventilation.
* The treatment of any health-threatening damp.
* Anything else that you mutually agree with the tenant in the tenancy agreement.
2. Gas Safety
The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1994 place a number of responsibilities on landlords of private residential accommodation. This includes ensuring that all gas appliances are maintained and in good order; paying for an annual safety check to be carried out by a tradesman who is registered with CORGI (Council for Registered Gas Installers); keeping a record of all the safety checks and giving a copy of the safety certificate to the tenant within 28 days of each annual check. You must also ensure that the electrical system and any electrical appliances that you supply such as cookers, kettles, toasters, washing machines and immersion heater are safe to use. However, you are not responsible for any appliances that the tenant is entitled to take at the tend of the tenancy.
3. Fire Safety of Furnishings
You must be able to verify that any furniture and fittings that you supply a
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* Hot water installations, as well as the supply of water itself.
* Basins, sinks, baths and other sanitary or drainage installations.
* Ensuring an adequate provision of lighting, heating and ventilation.
* The treatment of any health-threatening damp.
* Anything else that you mutually agree with the tenant in the tenancy agreement.
2. Gas Safety
The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1994 place a number of responsibilities on landlords of private residential accommodation. This includes ensuring that all gas appliances are maintained and in good order; paying for an annual safety check to be carried out by a tradesman who is registered with CORGI (Council for Registered Gas Installers); keeping a record of all the safety checks and giving a copy of the safety certificate to the tenant within 28 days of each annual check. You must also ensure that the electrical system and any electrical appliances that you supply such as cookers, kettles, toasters, washing machines and immersion heater are safe to use. However, you are not responsible for any appliances that the tenant is entitled to take at the tend of the tenancy.
3. Fire Safety of Furnishings
You must be able to verify that any furniture and fittings that you supply adhere to the standards set out in the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988 which set levels of fire resistance for domestic upholstered furniture. All new and second hand furniture must meet the standards, unless it was made before 1950. Most furniture and fittings covered by these regulations will have a label on if it meets the standards. The only circumstances where these regulations may not apply is where you are letting on a temporary basis whilst working away from home.
Landlord's Rights
You or your agent are allowed access to the property for two main purposes, both of which are usually detailed in the tenancy agreement.
These are to conduct visual reports in order to monitor its condition and ensure that tenants are abiding by the terms of their agreement and to show the property to prospective tenants when the current tenants are moving out. In both cases, 24 hours' notice to tenants is usually required.
Under the Rent Act of 1977, you have the right to seek possession of your property under any of 17 assorted legal grounds. You cannot evict the tenant without a possession order from the court.
Room To Let
There are many thousands of households around the country where a single room in a property is rented out to a lodger. The government has special rules regarding the taxation of income under the rent a room scheme.
This allows you to let part of your home and generate a tax free income of up to ?4,250 per year. This equates to a monthly rent of just over ?350. If you generate more than this level of income, you are taxed on the gross rent you receive in excess of ?4,250. If you are within the rent a room scheme, you lose the right to deduct expenses from your rental income, as it is not considered a commercial venture.
Income for ancillary services such as providing meals or washing can be added to your rental income and incorporated into the rent a room scheme. However, you should check with your accountant that this does not qualify as carrying on a trade, as this would put you outside the bounds of the rent a room scheme.
Letting Your Home
There are many reasons why you may find yourself letting your home to tenants.
Short term lets are popular with homeowners whose work involves them being away from their property for a time but who will eventually return. Some people find it difficult to sell their property at the price they really want to achieve, yet need to move for one reason or another. Rather than accept a lower price than is sought, or leave an unsold property empty (which isn't going to help the value at all), some people opt for a short let.
Letting for a period of three months can cover the costs of keeping the property whilst your agent tries to sell it. It covers the cost of your mortgage and certainly helps the appearance of the property.
High class exclusive homes dominate the short term letting market, with both flats and houses being popular. Not only are they generally high quality properties in upmarket areas, but the most successful are also presented with an attractive d?cor and furnished to a high standard. However, if your property does not fit this bill, it does not mean you won't be able to find a short term tenant. Excellent location, proximity to useful transport links, pleasant grounds or some other appeal can make your home attractive to certain tenants.
If you are letting your home and eventually want to move back into it, make sure:
a) you have a professional inventory carried out, especially if yours is an expensive home.
b) you sign a legally binding licence agreement that allows you to regain possession of your home should the tenant decide that they like too much.
c) you take a large deposit from the tenant to cover any damage.
d) tell your mortgage lender and household insurance provider what you are doing. Even with a short term let, you still have much the same obligations as a normal landlord, as regards fire safety, gas appliances and so on.
Let To Buy
Let to buy is a relatively new phenomenon where you buy a new home and let your old one. As long as the rental income on your existing property will pay your old mortgage, lenders who offer this type of loan will usually offer you a mortgage for the new property based on the normal income multiples, even though you already have an existing property. This means that you end up with two mortgages at normal owner-occupier rates, therefore avoiding the slightly more expensive buy-to-let mortgages.
This is worth investigating if you are downsizing or if you want to move away from an area for a period of time, but not give up the property. It may be a home that has been in the family for a long time, or you may have a particular affinity for an area. You no longer want to live in the property, but nor do you want to lose it for good, either. In such circumstances let to buy can be a good option. You get the benefit of retaining your asset, whilst someone else pays the mortgage for you, as well as having money left over.
Buy To Let
This is an increasingly popular investment where you buy a property specifically to let it to other people such as students, key workers and people who either don't want the responsibility of owning their own
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