UK Landlord Forum / Life

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A survey of 1,000 landlords found that the most desirable tenant is a female medical professional, aged between 36 and 45, living in London and earning between £20,000 and £30,000 a year.

Halifax Landlord Insurance found that more than 75% of landlords would prefer a female tenant as they viewed them to be more reliable and less likely to cause damage to their property. Nearly 25% of landlords said they would prefer tenants from London and almost a third favoured tenants with an income of between £20,000 and £30,000 instead of tenants with an income of more than £70,000.

25% of landlords chose a medical professional as their desired tenants' profession. A heavy goods vehicle driver, closely followed by a taxi driver, traffic warden and shop worker were the least desired professions of a tenant. Most landlords also preferred not to rent to tenants under the age of 25.

More than two thirds of landlords have had a bad experience with a previous tenant with 71% of these being left out of pocket. 38% of landlords have had to involve the police or seek legal advice at some point and 11% had received threats to themselves or their families.

Landlords are obviously concerned about their property which is why it's important to carry out a full reference check on any potential tenants to reduce the risk of damage to a property or a tenant not paying their rent.

Landlords should also ensure they have the right type of buildings and contents insurance in place to protect their buy-to-let property as normal home owner insurance cover is not adequate.

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I've got female vets! They are fab!!

A good idea is a good tenant means that you have the responsibility not just to pay their rent. You are also responsible for your behavior and your guests to stay in your apartment.

There are some basic rules to an owner effectively and efficiently. You must have the right tenant, collect and store deposits, inspect the property, collect rents, and possibly evict the tenants. We will cover some of the basics you need to be an effective owner.

Share good and it is always wise to give your basic information before you move, keep a clear road map of your former owner, so your current landlord can ask your former owners on the background.