Rent

Rapper 50 Cent needs someone to quickly lease his Connecticut estate, it could be an opportunity of a lifetime for someone with the funds to cover the rent of the estate valued at $8.3 million estate. Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson ranked No. 4 on this year’s Forbes Five–a list of the wealthiest hip-hop artists that appeared in the May 25th, 2015 issue of FORBES magazine. It was his...

    Labour has announced a new wave of proposals for the UK's growing private rented sector. With under two weeks to go until May's general election, they are set to prove popular with tenants, but landlords are notably less keen.   There are 11 million people – including 1.5 million families with children - currently renting in the UK. The next Labour government would...

Whether you rent a one bedroom student-friendly flat or a three bedroom family home, it’s essential to leave your property spic-and-span at the end of your tenancy agreement – but why? You’re moving out after all, so what does it matter? Well, firstly, you don’t want your landlord to think you’re a complete slob now, do you? If you’ve an ounce of pride you will make...

  If you are looking to invest in a property, which you will later rent, then there are a lot of things to consider. The area will play an important role in the success of your house rental, so you need to consider this carefully. We have teamed up with Mighty House, a leading property landlord company which is based in Lancaster, to give you the best reasons to choose the North West! It’s...

It's every landlord's worst nightmare: a negligent tenant who will dodge rent payments, tear a property to pieces, and drive their neighbours mad. If this sounds like one of your tenants, then use the tips below to help yourself get the upper hand. 1 - Get everything in writing Disputes between a landlord and tenant can easily get heated, frequently due to something as simple as miscommunication. While...

As a landlord in the UK, I understand the trends and which ones are becoming popular – this is not only extremely important in my future as a landlord, but it is beneficial to the future of my properties, too. Despite these trends not directly affecting landlords or property owners, the property market is constantly changing and there is always the possibility of change. Possessing an understanding...

There are lots of reasons to choose renting over buying. When you rent, for example, you very rarely have to pay for repairs to your living space. The cost of maintenance and repairs is almost always included in your rental fee. Another very handy benefit to renting is that, in most spaces, at least some utilities are included in the rental cost. Most spaces will only make tenants pay for electricity,...

  If you’re looking for some extra cash each month, becoming a landlord may be a viable option. When done correctly, property management can be a lucrative and secure business. There are quite a few factors to consider when deciding if a rental property is profitable, so here are six things to keep in mind.Area What kind of area would you plan to rent in? This choice will affect every choice...

  It goes without saying, that whether you’re renting or buying property, you are almost certainly going to get more for your money in the North than you are in the South. Although it appears that house prices in the UK are finally slowing down (even if it is by just a little), that does not mean that prices have stopped rising altogether. Unfortunately this means that landlords have to pass...

Renting a property for the first time can be a daunting prospect. I’ve had to do it, as have most people in this country. It’s necessary, as the alternative: buying a house with a mortgage is too expensive, and too difficult. It just makes sense to rent. If you’re worried about it, take a look at this e-book as it should help you out.  For more information visit The Gumtree...