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My tenant wants to paint a room – should I let him?

The first thing to do is to clarify that your tenants do not expect payment or a reduction of rent in return for painting a room. Secondly does the room need painting? If so, are you confident the tenants can do a neat and…

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Whose responsibility is it to cut the grass?

Landlords, Rentals, Renters, Students

This depends on the individual tenancy and should be covered in the lease agreement. Some landlords will maintain the gardens themselves as it gives them an opportunity to keep an eye on the property. Others will supply a lawnmower for the tenants to cut…

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Should I give my tenants a TV?

Landlords, Rentals, Renters, Students

Generally landlords do not provide televisions to tenants (except at the top end of the market or for corporate lets). Providing a television brings the associated problems of breakdowns and repairs. There is also the requirement for a TV licence to be considered. In…

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Which is better on floors – carpets or wood?

Landlords, Rentals, Renters, Students

As with all decorative matters this is a matter of personal taste. Wooden floors are more durable and require less maintenance. Carpets can give a warmer cosier feel to a property but are not as durable. They do however absorb noise better. A common…

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My tenants are looking for me to supply bed linen, do I have to?

Landlords, Rentals, Renters, Students

There is no obligation to include bed linen. What is included with the property is a decision for individual landlords. With the exception of corporate or short term letting it is unusual for bed linen to be provided.

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How should I furnish my rental property?

Landlords, Rentals, Renters, Students

Many landlords spend a substantial amount of money purchasing an investment property and then skimp on the cost of furnishing and fit out. They then wonder why the property is slow to rent and does not command top rent. There is nothing worse than…

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What is property handover?

Landlords, Rentals, Renters, Students

Handover is the process where landlords legally hand their investment property over to the tenant and a tenancy comes into being. On the move-in day the landlord needs to: Meet the tenant at the property Agree the inventory of contents and their condition Sign the…

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What is a sub-tenancy?

Landlords, Rentals, Renters, Students

A sub-tenancy usually arises where the tenant does not wish to occupy the tenancy for the entire term and lets the property to another person. The tenant in these circumstances is referred to as the head-tenant and the party allowed into occupation is the…

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How do I pick the best tenants?

Landlords, Rentals, Renters, Students

“A vacant property is far better than one with a bad tenant.” Screening tenants is the most important part of managing rental property. While no landlord wants to have vacant property – it is better (and cheaper!) to have an empty property than one with…

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How much rent should I charge?

Landlords, Rentals, Renters, Students

The rent you charge obviously depends on the type of property, its condition and its location. Always aim to charge a competitive market rent. Do your research to see what similar properties in the area are achieving in rent. A well-presented property charging a…

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