Becoming a landlord isn’t always the result of a carefully thought out investment plan. Sometimes, life simply takes an unexpected turn, and suddenly you find yourself responsible for a property you never intended to rent out.
Perhaps you’ve inherited a family home and aren’t quite ready to sell. Maybe you’ve tried to sell a property without success and circumstances mean you need an income from it rather than leaving it empty.
Whatever the reason, you’ve become what’s known as an accidental landlord.
At first, letting your property yourself might seem like a straightforward way to generate some income while you work out your longer-term plans. Find a tenant, agree the rent, hand over the keys. Job done, surely? Not quite!
There are legal responsibilities to understand, safety requirements to meet, tenancy agreements to arrange and ongoing maintenance to manage. You’ll also need to deal with tenant enquiries, organise repairs and keep up with changing legislation.
When something goes wrong, it’s your responsibility to sort it out. That can be particularly challenging if you have a full-time job, live some distance away from the property or simply have no experience of being a landlord.
What started as a sensible solution can quickly become another job you never asked for. This is where having an experienced letting agent on your side can make a real difference.
At Sarah Kenny Residential Lettings, we can help you understand your responsibilities, find suitable tenants and manage the practicalities of letting your property. With a fully managed service, we can also take care of day-to-day management, including maintenance issues and communication with tenants.
Having professional support can help you avoid unnecessary stress, give you greater peace of mind and free up your time to concentrate on everything else going on in your life. Most importantly, you have someone to turn to when you have a question or need help navigating an unfamiliar situation.
Becoming an accidental landlord can feel daunting, particularly when it follows an already difficult or unexpected change in circumstances. You don’t need to know everything about property letting from day one. You just need to know where to get the right advice and support. That’s where we come in!
If you’ve inherited a property, struggled to sell or are considering renting out a home for the first time, we’re here to help you explore your options. Get in touch on 0117 946 7171, email lettings@sarahkenny.co.uk or pop into our office at 30 Regent Street, Clifton