The accidental landlord: When the din of stampeding kids upstairs scares my sure-fire tenant...
A viewer is so close to making an offer on my one-bed flat that I can almost smell the ink on the lease agreement. And then disaster strikes
LONDON LETTINGS / LISTINGS & ADVICE
The accidental landlord: A lesson in photography
Why would you use blurred photos in your rental ad, or pictures of the bedroom with someone’s pants on the floor? I’ve seen this and much worse online. It’s truly astonishing how many people think a photo of their piled-up kitchen sink will lure tenants round to see the rest of the property.
Get well informed before you rent – ignorance is only bliss to a bad landlord
Victoria Whitlock warns tenants never to hand over a deposit or any rent until they are starting ...
As London becomes a city of renters, flats for the 'Facebook generation' arrive
Thousands of new homes for rent are being built in London aimed at young people...
What's my flat worth to rent?
Boo-hoo. My favourite tenant is leaving after four happy years renting my one-bedroom flat
A Landlord's prized posession: The little black book
Should my house ever catch fire, the first thing I’d try to rescue, after the children, of course...
The rent
Ah, deciding how much rent to charge can be tricky, even high street agents who price properties for a living frequently get it wrong. What to do? ...
When to let?
When you decide to let your property, or your existing tenants give notice, you’ll want to advertise it as soon as possible. With ES Rentals, you’l...
The viewings
We won’t lie, showing prospective tenants around your property can be a drag, but plan your viewings carefully and you’ll reduce the time it takes ...
The vetting process
You can’t judge a book by its cover and you can’t hand the keys to your most valuable possession to someone just because they look nice. Trust us, ...
The ad
Writing a property ad isn’t an excuse to show off your prose, it should be punchy, precise and pertinent. Tell the reader everything they need to k...
Meeting the tenants
Would you employ someone without meeting them? Probably not. Would you let a complete stranger drive your car? We doubt it. So we don't think you s...