Letting Agent Talk: Let Agreed – What Does It Mean?

If you’re a new landlord in Tower Hamlets, you may be wondering what the term “Let Agreed” really means and how it affects you. While it may appear self-explanatory, does it mean that your property isn’t available any longer, does it mean the tenancy is legally binding?...

How Much Is My Landlord Allowed To Increase My Rent By In A Single Year?

How Much Is My Landlord Allowed To Increase My Rent By In A Single Year?

If you’re a tenant in Tower Hamlets, you’re probably already feeling the bite due to the cost of living crisis. So, the prospect of facing a rent increase is the last thing you want to think about. Unfortunately, rent increases are a fact of life. So, here, we take a look at how...

A Tower Hamlets Landlord’s Guide To Consent To Let

A Tower Hamlets Landlord’s Guide To Consent To Let

If you’re contemplating becoming a landlord in Tower Hamlets, you may be wondering whether you can let out your property if you don’t have a specific buy-to-let mortgage. There is a common misconception that landlords must acquire a buy-to-let home loan before renting out their...

Landlords: Should You Let Tenants Decorate? 5 Things to Consider

Landlords: Should You Let Tenants Decorate? 5 Things to Consider

Since the number of people renting long-term is growing, more tenants are finding themselves wanting to ditch the plain décor and make a rental feel more like home. But letting your tenants decorate a rental property is a relatively new concept for many landlords.

As a landlord,...

Guide for Landlords: What Questions Should I Ask a Guarantor?

Guide for Landlords: What Questions Should I Ask a Guarantor?

If your tenant doesn’t pass their financial or credit check, or you’re concerned about their ability to pay the rent and bills, you may ask them to provide a guarantor.

Our short guide for landlords will give you valuable insights into some of the questions you should ask a...

How to Choose a Letting Agent in Tower Hamlets: 7 Questions to Ask

How to Choose a Letting Agent in Tower Hamlets: 7 Questions to Ask

Choosing the right letting agent is an important decision. Your property is a valuable asset and entrusting someone else to manage it for you isn’t something to be taken lightly.

Working with an expert letting agent can help save you time and even money. Plus, you can rest...

How to Make Your Rental Application Stand Out: Get the Property You Want!

How to Make Your Rental Application Stand Out: Get the Property You Want!

When you’ve found your dream rental, there’s nothing worse than finding out the property is in high demand – and you’ve got competition.

If multiple people are applying for the house or apartment you want, you may be wondering, “How can I make my rental...

5 Things That Make A Great Home Office

5 Things That Make A Great Home Office

For many UK buyers and renters in Tower Hamlets, home office space keeps bagging the top priority spot. Remote working is on the rise and it looks like it’s here to stay. That means that staging a home office in the right way for buyers is more important than ever. At Net Lettings,...

How to Handle a Nuisance Tenant in Tower Hamlets

How to Handle a Nuisance Tenant in Tower Hamlets

Whether it’s noise complaints from the neighbours or something more serious like always paying late, a nuisance tenant is, well, a nuisance!

Despite this, there are some things you can do to effectively handle a nuisance tenant that can prevent a small issue from turning into...

Updated: Stamp Duty Holiday – Everything You Need to Know

Updated: Stamp Duty Holiday – Everything You Need to Know

Stamp Duty Holiday To Be Extended

In July 2020 Stamp Duty was temporarily abolished for properties under £500,000 in England and Northern Ireland.

This was excellent news for the property market in Tower Hamlets, and has helped keep the market stable,...

Is Owning A Rental Property in Tower Hamlets Worth It?

Is Owning A Rental Property in Tower Hamlets Worth It?

Have you been thinking about buying a property to rent out?  Perhaps you’ve been looking at ways to invest some money and have seen that property could be a good option. After all, everyone seems to be doing it, don’t they?

You may have done your homework, and carried...

Christmas Décor Do’s and Don’ts When Selling Your Home in Tower Hamlets

Christmas Décor Do’s and Don’ts When Selling Your Home in Tower Hamlets

Are you asking yourself whether you should decorate your home when selling up?

If so, it’s a good question. Not all buyers will appreciate your décor, and it could lose you a sale. But selling your home at Christmas doesn’t mean you have to go bah ‘humbug for...

What Do I Need To Do For End Of Tenancy Cleaning?

What Do I Need To Do For End Of Tenancy Cleaning?

When you’ve been letting a property, whether it’s been for just six months or six years, the tenant should make sure the place is clean and tidy before they leave.

A good landlord will require the property to be in a tip-top and sparkling condition ready for the new tenants...

3 Things To Know About Landlord Insurance in Tower Hamlets

3 Things To Know About Landlord Insurance in Tower Hamlets

Are you thinking about investing in landlord insurance? While it may not be a legal requirement, you’re leaving yourself open to a huge amount of risk without it.

Here are the most important things you should know about landlord insurance, including what it is and what type of...

Getting the Best Tenant for Your Rental Property: 6 Tips for Landlords

Getting the Best Tenant for Your Rental Property: 6 Tips for Landlords

So, you’ve got a property to rent in Tower Hamlets. You’ve invested your savings, or you have perhaps inherited a house, and now you want to rent it out.

Of course, you want to attract and choose the right tenants – those who will look after it, pay the rent, and...