Using a Guarantor - UK Landlords

What is a guarantor? A guarantor is simply an individual, often a close relative that undertakes to assume the financial liabilities of the tenant including paying the rent in the event that they stop. Where a guarantor enters into an agreement he or she normally agrees to meet the full obligations under the tenancy agreement on the tenant's behalf. This may include rent arrears, damage to the property, or other liabilities and obligations arising from the tenant's failure to comply with the lease covenants.

The Lease - Owner Protection Begins Here - What Are The Most Important Clauses?

The lease is your first defense. If you have a dispute with a tenant, what will save you from a visit to the courts is the lease agreement. That said, which parts of the lease are the most important to include because they are the most common areas of dispute.

Real Estate Management Processes

The growing complexity of market dynamics requires better assessment in real estate management.

Fountains as Pleasurable Entertainment

The overall beauty and novelty of a water fountain is that it can be located just about anywhere, take on any form and, by the way the water is engineered to be released, can be a constant source of entertainment or pleasure.

Letting Your Holiday Villa in France - Spain and Portugal - Should You Bother With An Agent

Owners of villas in France, Spain and the Algarve use agents for two main reasons - firstly they don't know how to market their house, and secondly, they worry about damage to their house. Agents can help with both of those things to some extent, but are they worth the commission? The answer is it depends.

Let's Protect Both Yourself and Your Home

The article relates to taking care of your home. What to do to prepare your home for when you are gone.

Home Invasion - Dealing with Mold

Many people have probably encountered a black substance around windows – this is an example of mold. This small amount of fungus is probably not harmful, but it is indicative of a moisture issue – mold grows in areas of excess moisture.

Tenant Screening - The Process - How Does A Landlord Go About Screening For The Right Tenant?

here is a great basic understanding of the tenant screening process. How to screen for the best tenants and what to be sure they are who they say they are.

Property Management In Bulgaria

To make the best of your property investment in Bulgaria, you would need to find a reliable property management agent, who will take care of your flat or house. The property management packages usually include 2 main scopes of services.

Tomorrow - Small Vacation Rentals

When we build an Internet business, we naturally wish to become a large-scale, global company. But, do you feel more comfortable in an overcrowded mall as one of hundreds of faceless customers -- or as a valued guest in a cozy shop?

Should You Collect Extra Rent and Extra Security Deposit for Pets?

There are definitely two views of thought between landlords and tenants when it comes to collecting extra money for pets. The issue of extra security deposit, extra rent, or combination of, has been the basis for many landlord/tenant disputes. Both sides have valid points. Read this article to better understand both the landlord in the tenant's perspective.

Property Management

Property management pertains to the processes applied to maximize returns by effective administration of property. It also comprises the disciplines implemented on property rules and rental policies.

Keeping a Paint Job in its Place

What causes a paint application to fail? How to protect your building against premature paint film failure.

Deciding How Much Rent To Charge For Your Property

One strategy that many property owners use is to have a rent lower than the average of the buildings around it until all of the units are rented and then steadily increase rent each year until you’re charging what you should.

Clever Ideas To Attract Tenants To Your Rental Property

It doesn't matter if you are trying to rent out a single family home or if you own a large apartment building, the competition is fierce and in the right economic circumstances, it can get downright nasty. But there are some things that have been proven to work.