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Where does the term ‘tenant like manner’ come from? Back in 1953, there was a case brought to court to settle a dispute between a landlord and a tenant. The landlord brought forward a case that on vacating the property, it was left in ... read more »

Given the right area, investing in a HMO can be a great way to increase the yield of a property, and a way to boost your portfolio. But whether you are new to the property game, or are a seasoned landlord looking for a different route, what should yo... read more »

In this three-minute read, we look at what can go wrong if you side-step tenant reference checks and wind up with a bad tenant. New landlords often flirt with the idea of ditching traditional tenant selection processes and taking a DIY approach in... read more »

In this three-minute read, we look at why regular inspections should be central to your property management strategy. When you’re a busy landlord juggling a multitude of responsibilities, it’s easy to let a crucial part of managing a p... read more »

Happy New Year to all our Landlords, Tenants and Contractors.   We look forward to working with you in 2022 and developing our relationships further.   The Team @ Smart Lettings

During the festive break, our office opening times will be as follows: Friday 24th December 2021 – 9am to 11am Monday 27th December 2021 to Monday 3rd January 2021 – Limited Opening Hours, please call to check we are open Tuesday 4th... read more »