Guide for Landlords
Why choose to let
Why choose to let
There are many reasons why people choose to let, purchasing a residential property can be a secure investment with good returns rivalling many other kinds of investment. Moving abroad, whether it’s temporary or permanent has become increasingly popular and letting your home offers you the opportunity to maintain an income from your property with the option to return at a later date. Many homeowners who can’t sell, find that letting out their current property enables them to relocate or buy another. More lenders now offer “Let to Buy” mortgages which enable you to achieve this.
Buy to Let
Buy to Let
Buy to Let has become extremely popular in recent years because mortgage providers have developed a number of products to suit each individual landlords’ needs. Provided you have an adequate deposit to put down, or alternatively enough equity in your main home, Buy to Let remains an excellent long term investment providing both income and capital growth despite occasional fluctuations in the housing market. There are also some tax advantages in buying to let: you can claim tax relief against items such as the interest on your mortgage, letting agency fees, insurance premiums and upkeep on the property.
Find the right property
Find the right property
The key to success with buy-to-let is finding the right property, if you are buying a property to let you need to choose one that will appeal to the type of people who live in that area. We can tell you about what are the best type of properties to buy, before you buy! We can tell you what to look for to check that the house or flat you are interested in conforms to health and safety regulations. Otherwise you may find yourself needing to replace boilers, gas fires and appliances which can be costly.
We at Hodsons Estate Agents have the experience to find the right tenant for you
We at Hodsons Estate Agents have the experience to find the right tenant for you
The right tenant is the essential ingredient for a successful letting and we at Hodsons Estate Agents have the experience to find the right tenant for you. We have a constant supply of tenants actively seeking a property and we have established contacts with major local companies and relocation agencies who have a regular requirement for good quality accommodation.
We specialise in offering a professional letting service and we attract good calibre, low risk tenants. The right tenant is the essential ingredient for successful letting.
How to let your property
Modern interior
Decorations should be light modern and neutral, carpets need to be clean and neutral colours are always best, kitchens and bathrooms should be modern and well presented.
Tidy Garden
Gardens should be tidy and well maintained prior to letting, it is then the Tenants responsibility to maintain the grass and borders (any large shrubs/trees/bushes, should be maintained by the Landlords).
Clean throughout
In general the property should be thoroughly clean, neat and tidy throughout.
Get a valuation
Why not contact our office in order to arrange a free valuation, one of our experienced members of staff will meet you and advise you on the presentation of your property and carry out an initial market appraisal in order to inform you how much monthly rent could be achieved.