Landlord Advice & Information

We’re a mine of useful information, handy hints and practical tips for owners of Cotswolds properties. Why not profit from our experience and take a look at the helpful landlord advice articles and guides we’ve put together especially for those with properties to let in the Cotswolds?

Posted March 17th, 2022

1) How do I pay the income tax? You will need to register with HMRC so you are issued with a tax return and to pay the income tax. You will be required to let HMRC know that you have rental income. You usually have until 6 October following the end of the tax year […]

Posted March 17th, 2022

What does Right to Rent mean for me as a tenant? Right to Rent was introduced under the Immigration Act 2014 and it is really important for both tenants and landlords to understand the implications of this act. It places restrictions on illegal immigrants accessing rented accommodation in England by making all adult occupants prove […]

Posted March 17th, 2022

What does this mean to me as a Landlord? What is a Right to Rent check? This is when a prospective adult occupant of a rental property shows their identity documents in person to a landlord or letting agent. This is a similar checking process to presenting your passport (and visa) to a border control […]

Posted March 17th, 2022

1 Will my tenant arrange an end of tenancy clean? Your tenants are required to leave the property in the same condition as noted in the inventory check-in at the start of the tenancy. 2 Do I need to attend the check-out? You do not need to be present for a check-out, however you might […]

Posted March 17th, 2022

An EPC is a compulsory review of how energy efficient a property is. It is a legal requirement for landlords to have a valid EPC in place with a minimum band E rating before the property is advertised for let. An EPC measures the energy efficiency of a property using a scale of A-G and […]

Posted March 17th, 2022

The local property tax you pay depends on your property type. Business properties are covered by business rates (sometimes referred to as non-domestic rates) and domestic properties by Council Tax. Some properties are partly for business and partly for domestic use, so you may have to pay both taxes, eg a pub or public house, […]

Posted March 17th, 2022

Rental properties must be clean when a tenant moves in, and a check-in records the state of the property at the time. This makes both the move-in and move-out process run smoothly and minimises disagreements and delays when claiming for cleaning or damages at the end of a tenancy. We advise a professional clean before […]

Posted March 17th, 2022

The Cotswold Letting Agency, like all Letting Agencies in England, is subject to the Money Laundering Regulations 2017. This means that we have to obtain and hold identification and proof of address for all customers. Additionally, we are also required to establish whether there are any beneficial owners on whose behalf the transaction or activity […]

Posted March 17th, 2022

Step 1 – As the owner of a property to rent on a long term basis (known as an Assured Shorthold Tenancy, see our letting terms for further information), your aim is to let your property for the best possible market rate. Step 2 – Choose us as your agent. There is no better letting […]

Tax implications – Landlords

Right to Rent – Tenant

Right to rent – Landlord

FAQs

Energy Performance Certificate

Council Tax Vs Business Rates

Clean and Check-in

Anti-Money Laundering

A guide to letting your property – AST

Landlord Advice & Information

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