Not every landlord starts with a long-term investment plan. Some people inherit a property, relocate for work or move in with a partner and suddenly find themselves considering becoming a landlord.
Before avertising your property, it’s worth thinking about your rental goals, how involved you want to be, whether you need tenant find or full management and also to understand your legal responsibilities as a landlord.
One of the biggest decisions you’ll make is how hand-on you want to be. Some landlords enjoy managing their own properties, while others prefer the peace of mind that comes from having an experienced agent take care of everything.
One of the first questions landlords ask is: “How much rent could my property achieve?” Rental values are influenced by more than just location.
We’ll consider:
It’s also worth remembering that the highest possible rent doesn’t always lead to the best outcome. A realistically priced property will often attract more interest, reduce void periods and help secure reliable tenants more quickly.
A good tenant can make all the difference.
Finding tenants quickly is important, but finding the right tenant is even more valuable.
Before moving into a property, prospective tenants will typically go through referencing and affordability checks to help confirm they’re suitable for the tenancy.
At Redwing, we help landlords by:
The goal is simple; helping you find reliable tenants who will treat your property like home.
Becoming a landlord comes with legal responsibilities designed to keep tenants safe and properties compliant.
These responsibilities can include:
The good news is that you don’t need to become an expert overnight. Legislation changes regularly, which is why many landlords choose professional management support to help keep everything on track.
Managing a tenancy takes time.
From maintenance issues and inspections to rent collection and tenant communication, there’s often more involved than landlords initially expect.
Our property management service helps landlords by:
Small improvements can often make a big difference.
To help maximise rental demand:
A property that’s well looked after is often more attractive to prospective tenants and can help encourage longer tenancies too. Remember, reducing void periods is often just as important as achieving the highest possible rent.
This depends on your property’s location, size and condition and local demand. Our team can provide a free rental valuation based on current market conditions.
Not necessarily, but many landlords choose an agent to save time, ensure compliance and manage tenant relationships.
Responsibilities can include safety checks, deposit protection, repairs and maintaining the property to the required standard.
You’ll usually be responsible for addressing repairs, although a managing agent can coordinate the process on your behalf and keep tenants updated.
Yes. We offer flexible services ranging from tenant find only through to fully managed packages.
This varies depending on market conditions, location and rental price. Properties that are correctly priced and well-presented tend to attract interest more quickly.
This will depend on the type of tenant you’re trying to attract and the local market. During your valuation, we can advise on what typically works best in your area.
If your property is managed by Redwing, we’ll help minimise any void period by remarketing the property and finding a new tenant as quickly as possible.
Looking to start your journey as a landlord but have questions? Our team of property experts at Redwing can help you master the lettings process and any questions you may have about it.
