Landlords - Top 5 Tips on How to Maintain Cashflow
Wed 11 Aug 2021
1 - TENANT CHANGE-OVER - cash flow is compromised every day your property stays empty so try to prepare for when tenants leave by, for instance, carrying out pre-letting checks and improvements as soon as you can.
2 - LATE PAYMENTS - any delays must be addressed asap otherwise bigger issues could result - payment by direct debit on mutually agreed dates is normally best to reduce the risk of future interruption by landlord or tenant.
3 - MAINTENANCE - regular inspections by your agent or you, if self-managing, and addressing problems quickly will reduce future costs, protect your financial position as well as prevent more potentially expensive issues arising.
4 - MORE EFFICIENT FITTINGS – low-flow shower heads and toilets as well as low energy fittings and insulation can lower utility bills and improve relations irrespective of whether a landlord or tenant is responsible for the cost.
5 - INVENTORY - a diligent, timed, well-documented record of your property's interior and exterior condition will always help ensure any disputes are minimised and limit the impact on finances too.
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