Thomas Morris blog

At Thomas Morris, we are committed to helping landlords manage their rental property. There is a lot of work involved with managing rental property, but we know many landlords struggle with finance, and compliance matters.

It is natural to skip over a news story if the headline doesn’t sound relevant to you. While downsizing is becoming more common in the property market, many people believe it has no impact on them.

It is extremely difficult to enjoy a completely pain-free property deal. There are so many key factors involved with a deal, and so much money, that even transactions which run smoothly cause people to feel concerned.

The outside of your home is the first thing that potential buyers will see. It can help them decide whether or not they'd like to view the inside as well.

Buying a home is challenging, but one of the biggest tasks to overcome is saving money for the deposit. We know many prospective buyers have found this to be an insurmountable barrier, but help is available.

One of the most challenging aspects landlords face is staying up to date with tenant demands. If your tenant is happy, being a landlord is a simpler role.

Now that the dust has settled on the March 2021 Budget, it is possible to reflect on its initial impact.

With everything that has happened in the past year, it has been difficult for landlords to remain up to date with every important issue. We know complying with regulations is almost a full-time job for landlords, and at Thomas Morris, we do our best to keep you fully informed.

Staying in touch with regulations can be a challenging task for landlords. You have a lot of issues to consider, and of course, these regulations are changed, updated or added to on a regular basis.

What is Relocation Agent Network and how can they help find buyers and tenants from around the country? Mark Westcott, Director at Relocation Agent Network explains.

Information provided by The Dispute Service (TDS), taken from their Annual Review 2020, indicates cleaning is the most common reason for tenancy deposit dispute claims. Other reasons include damage to the property, cost of redecorating the property, rent arrears and gardening issues, but cleaning was the leading issue.

While most of the property market focus on the Government, and the March Budget, relates to the stamp duty holiday, and any extension, there are other matters to consider.