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Belvoir Sheffield Smashes Another Record

The owners of a specialist lettings agency in Sheffield have swept the board in Belvoir's national 'High Achievers' award scheme following a dazzling business performance over the past year.

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Landlords warned to check danger-alert electric goods

Landlords have been advised to be super-vigilant about electrical products that they already have in their properties, plus any new ones they supply, such as fridge freezers, cookers and tumble dryers.

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Changes in Council Tax to add costs for landlords

Landlords are reminded that as from this week, local authorities now have the discretion to charge full Council Tax on empty properties.

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Landlords invest as tenant demand grows

Landlords have been adding to their property portfolios. A recent survey puts the current average at 13.2 properties, up from 12.7 at the end of 2012.

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As Landlords Are Fined in Manchester and Sheffield- Belvoir Issues A Stark Warning!

After a Sheffield based landlord was fined £17,000 after admitting endangering the lives of a family in one of her properties, Belvoir Sheffield, is warning landlords to make sure they are aware of their legal responsibilities.

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Contracts - What Tenants need to know.

Most landlords/agents will ask you to sign a tenancy agreement - This is a legally binding document setting out each parties rights and responsibilities.

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Insurance - What tenants need to know

Landlords should have building insurance and furniture may also be covered. But it is unlikely that your personal possessions will be insured, so getting your own policy is a good idea.

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Belvoir Sheffield Announces Age Of The 'Silver Fox' Buy-To-Let Investor

A new generation of older landlords is "almost stumbling" into private buy-to-let housing - according to a leading UK specialist in residential lettings.

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Sheffield Landlords Concerned Over Tenancy Deposit Scheme Claims Belvoir Sheffield

As the debate regarding tenancy deposits lands in the UK's court of appeal next month, Rick Flay, director at Belvoir Sheffield has revealed that landlords in Sheffield are expressing their concerns.

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Top tips for Buy to Let Investors

The tips below should be a good starting point for those looking to maximise property returns

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Energy Efficiency: 'One in 10 buy-to-let homes will be unlettable in five years'

One in 10 buy-to-let homes may be unlettable in five years' time unless landlords take steps to improve their properties' energy efficiency.

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UK landlords must start to consider security for long term tenants

Britons have long held on to the belief that owning your home is the ultimate goal. But after a decade of house prices rising three times as fast as incomes, followed by a decline in the number of mortgages available after the bust.

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