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[AlexR]

The capital returns on HMOs are not always straightforward...

[AlexR]

I used to ask the electrician to do an interim or visual check at the same time as the alarm check each year and action any recommendations. I also used to arrange for a PAT on an annual basis. I also provided most of the electrical items in the communal areas and so I could control that - items under...

[AlexR]

The student market is a specialised sector of the HMO market and can return good yields but you should expect a higher wear rate in the houses and you may need to put in cleaners and a gardner to keep the place liveable with 6 or 7 tenants. Be prepared to offer all inclusive rents and for the gas and...

[AlexR]

Your own investment strategy and knowledge of the area will give you a good indication whether this house is a good 'hands off' let for an ex-pat, or should be sold.

I had a house in a similar situation to yours and it needed to be marketed hard by me to prospective tenants. As soon as...

[AlexR]

This depends on the type of property ,tenants and neighbours. Is the house situated in an area where you have previously seen rats or is this an isolated and unexpected sighting? If this is due to tenant behavior such as leaving food debris, rubbish, black rubbish bags etc in the open, then they are...