Landlords Archives

Spring Budget Southampton Property Impact

How has the Spring Budget affected Southampton Homeowners and Landlords?

By Brian Linehan
Homeowners
6 March 2024

The Spring Budget 2024 this afternoon has introduced some changes that could significantly influence your Southampton property strategies and investment outcomes.

Top Renovation Tips for Southampton Landlords

By Brian Linehan
Landlords
26 February 2024

Planning to renovate your rental? There’s one thing you should know before you start pulling up carpets or ripping out cabinets.

Top Five Southampton Landlord Blunders (and How to Avoid Them)

By Brian Linehan
Landlords
19 February 2024

To help you navigate this complex terrain, here are the five most common mistakes we’ve encountered and how to avoid them, ensuring a more profitable and stress-free experience.

Renters Reform Bill: An Update for Southampton Landlords

By Brian Linehan
Landlords
5 February 2024

The bill undoubtedly represents change. But while some systems and processes will need updating to ensure compliance, proactive and responsible landlords shouldn’t panic.

How to Market Your Rental Property to Guppies

Why Guppies Make Good Tenants and How You Can Attract Them

By Brian Linehan
Landlords
8 January 2024

The term ‘Guppies’ refers to tenants in the 18 – 39 age bracket who see themselves staying in the rental market for the long term. The nickname comes from the phrase ‘Given Up on Property’ because Guppies don’t see home ownership on the cards for them for at least the next decade. For some, this is because of the high cost of buying a property and the struggle to get a decent deposit together. But for others, it’s about lifestyle. Some Guppies don’t want to be tied to a 40-year mortgage and the other demands of home ownership, such as repairs and maintenance.

Six Steps to Prevent Condensation – A Must-Read for Southampton Landlords

By Brian Linehan
Landlords
1 January 2024

As we settle into the first few weeks of 2024, you may contemplate moving home. Whether it’s a quest for more bedrooms or reception rooms, a desire for a larger garden, a view, a move closer to the countryside, or downsizing, the New Year symbolises new beginnings. In navigating this journey, selecting the right Southampton estate agent becomes crucial to help you move.