Towards the end of 2014, many property experts predicted a decline in the London market during the year ahead. However, as we reach the end of 2015, it seems that the outcome has been a lot more positive. Continue reading →

Council leasing can be a beneficial way for landlords to find tenants and ensure that their property is being looked after. If you are interested in council leasing in the Croydon area, the local borough council offers the Croylease scheme, which gives landlords the chance to lease their properties through the council for a period of five years. Continue reading →

At the moment, it seems impossible to read anything about the subject of London property without encountering the word regeneration. With the demand for property in London showing no signs of easing off any time soon, there is mounting pressure to meet this demand without building on designated ‘green belt’ areas. This has resulted in the regeneration of many areas of London, which involves repurposing property to meet current requirements. This approach serves to help meet the demand, but also creates a whole new market for those looking for investment properties. Continue reading →

If you have invested in a buy to let property, you will likely be keen to get your new tenant in as soon as possible. With the resurgence of the buy to let market in London and throughout the UK, there is high demand from potential renters and there are many opportunities for buy to let landlords to enjoy lucrative benefits and long term financial solutions. Continue reading →

Managing a block of flats is one of the biggest challenges facing any landlord, as it essentially means you are managing multiple properties and large numbers of tenants, and will have to take care of public areas as well as private homes. A poorly managed block can lose its value due to damage and deterioration, and if tenants are unhappy with the way the property is being managed they are unlikely to want to stay around, leading to the inconvenience of frequently having to find and deal with new tenants. Continue reading →

Dalston, in the London Borough of Hackney, has gained a reputation over the past few years as the location of choice for young creatives and professionals looking for a base in the city. The district has undergone extensive regeneration over the past decade, particularly in the run up to the 2012 Olympics, as Hackney was one of the host boroughs for the Games. Prices have risen, but are still not as high as many other areas of the capital, making it an attractive prospect both for renters and for investors looking for an affordable and productive buy-to-let property to add to their portfolio. Continue reading →

As a London landlord, we know that you are extremely busy, particularly if you own multiple portfolios. This means you need to explore every possible opportunity to save time, and the best way to do so is to engage the services of a professional, skilled and talented team of property specialists. At Finefair, we are dedicated to saving our clients time and stress by providing a fully supportive service that covers all their requirements. Continue reading →

One of the most important considerations for any landlord is deciding how much rent to charge their tenants. Many landlords make the mistake of charging unrealistically high prices, which can really limit your market and mean your property will stay vacant for longer than it needs to be, resulting in lost income for you. On the other hand, undervaluing your property will also mean that you lose out. It is important to strike the right balance to ensure that you can make a healthy profit while still attracting tenants. Continue reading →

Unpaid rent is one of the biggest challenges that a landlord can face. Ultimately, the main purpose of owning a buy to let property is to make money from your tenants’ rent payments, so if they are unable or unwilling to pay you can be left without an important source of income. This can happen for many reasons, from a tenant losing their job unexpectedly to unscrupulous tenants absconding without paying their rent. Whatever the reason, this is something you definitely want to avoid. Continue reading →

All landlords are faced with the challenge of gaining consistent rental income while also keeping their property well maintained and managed. This is particularly important in London, where the pressures and costs of doing so are far higher than in other parts of the country. If you allow one of these factors to slip because of concentrating on the other, you may cause either long or short term damage, undermining the overall value of the property and leaving you exposed to a loss on your investment. Our services are designed to ensure that you do not find yourself in this position. We can pay you a guaranteed sum every month while also overseeing every aspect of management. Continue reading →