Thomas Morris blog

As we approach the end of 2023 and look towards 2024, it would be wise for all landlords to plan ahead and ensure their rental properties are well-protected. 

When it comes to selling or renting your property, most potential sellers or landlords naturally want to choose the very best estate agent to deal with what for many is their most valuable asset. So how do you pick the right one?

As a landlord, one of your biggest challenges is minimising the time your property sits empty between tenants. Fortunately, several ways exist to minimise these gaps and keep the rent flowing in and your tenants happy.

One concept that often confuses landlords (and tenants) is the idea of 'fair wear and tear'. What does it mean? And how does it affect your ability to claim deductions from a tenant's deposit, if required? 

Being a landlord comes with a set of responsibilities and risks. One way to manage these risks is to ensure you have adequate insurance coverage. 

Property inspections can mean the difference between a long and successful tenancy and one that ends in recriminations and disputes. We've rounded up four reasons to take mid-tenancy property inspections seriously.

Last year more than 6,000 reports of online rental scams were reported. Here are some warning signs to help you not get duped.

Properties with gardens are highly sought after by renters, but with garden maintenance the cause of a quarter of all end-of-tenancy disputes, it’s an issue requiring careful management.

The way an agent prices a property when it first comes to market is absolutely crucial to ensuring a successful sale or let. With Thomas Morris, you can be sure you are with the best.

If you're an 'accidental landlord' getting to grips with all you need to know can be daunting at first, so here are some helpful tips to get you started.

If you’re considering diving into the private rental sector for the first time, here are five things you should know.

Whether you’re a landlord with a single shoe-box-sized studio or an empire of thousands of homes, a good letting agent can save you time and money. Here’s a list of four different types of landlords and an outline of how a letting agent can help.