Landlords Archives

Energy Bills in 2025: A Guide for Southampton Landlords

By Brian Linehan
Homeowner
13 January 2025

As we move into 2025, energy expenses and efficiency remain pressing concerns for landlords and tenants alike.

Getting The Best Out of Joint Tenancies: Tips for Southampton Landlords

By Brian Linehan
Landlords
6 January 2025

It’s easy to understand why joint tenancies are so popular with renters in the UK. Sharing a tenancy with a friend, partner or family member means you can split the bills and divide up the chores.

Six Key Questions to Ask Your Letting Agent

By Brian Linehan
Estate Agents
30 December 2024

Finding the perfect letting agent is your first step towards a New Year of hassle-free property management.

Why Southampton’s Shrinking Households Could Shape the Future of its Property Market

By Brian Linehan
Downsizer's
27 December 2024

Smaller household sizes are one of the reasons the Southampton (and the UK) property market and house prices will continue to hold up well in the medium to long term.

Burst Pipes: Emergency Action Plan for Landlords

By Brian Linehan
Landlords
23 December 2024

Here is some advice for landlords in Southampton who are dealing with (and avoiding) burst pipes at a rental property.

Should You Sell Your Southampton Buy-to-Let in 2025?

By Brian Linehan
Landlords
16 December 2024

It’s fair to say that developments in recent years have made things more complicated for some landlords.

How Southampton Landlords Can Prepare for Christmas

By Brian Linehan
Landlords
2 December 2024

Christmas is just a few weeks away, but while emergencies are rare at a rental property, they can crop up occasionally –even on Christmas Day.

Landlord Tax Return Deadline Approaching – Act Now

By Brian Linehan
Landlords
25 November 2024

If you’re a landlord, the deadline for filing your 2023-2024 income tax return is fast approaching.

Mould Prevention: Why Tenants and Landlords in Southampton Need to Work Together

By Brian Linehan
home improvements
18 November 2024

Despite greater awareness and tougher legislative measures, mould can still be a significant issue for landlords and tenants.

Southampton Buy-to-Let is Dead. Long Live the Southampton Buy-to-Let Landlord

By Brian Linehan
Landlords
15 November 2024

The Chancellor's decision to increase the additional Stamp Duty Land Tax for landlords purchasing additional properties initially suggested a grim outlook for the buy-to-let sector.