As landlords and property owners, not only does it make sense to ensure that your property is safe for your tenants, it’s legally required. If you fail to comply with some of these checks and measures, you can be prosecuted. Generally, these...
Got a spare room in your house? Did you know that by renting your room out to a student or someone travelling for work, you could benefit from increased income every month? Read on to find out how easy it is to post an ad on Roomlala. Our easy...
As a landlord or property owner, you may have been interested in the UK government’s ‘Rent-a Room-scheme’. This was part of an effort by the government to optimise the housing stock in the UK – many occupied houses have empty spare rooms...
There is no legal definition of ‘furnished’ or ‘unfurnished’ rentals in UK law, but your choice to furnish your rental – or advertise the availability of both options – will impact your rental in other ways. While many think that a...
Investing in property – particularly buy-to-let – is a popular choice for both landlords and people who want a nest egg or money-earner on the side. It is, however, important to remember that it must be viable to let the property. In order to...
Thinking of renting out your spare room to a lodger or student? Here are a few tips on how to prepare your room before they arrive. Things to think about before renting Before renting out your room, it is important to ensure that the room is big...
Accommodation in exchange for work can be an enriching experience not only for the tenant, who benefits from a greatly reduced rent, but also for the landlord, who can use the help for household tasks, babysitting or free up their time in other...
It’s finally happening. Your darling child is finally starting university in another city or even abroad, or perhaps just moving out of Mum and Dad’s for a new start. Leaving the family home is a big step for everyone involved, but it does also...
On the internet in general, photos can strongly influence your purchasing decisions. In the case of a holiday rental, visitors or seeking an escape, and don’t want to take any risk on the destination, let alone the accommodation. Roomlala gives...
Have you got a nice place to rent? Most prospective tenants judge an accommodation by the bedroom, it can make or break the decision of the potential tenant to rent or not. Make sure that your bedroom leaves a good impression when getting visits...
When leasing your place out to someone, receiving your rent payments can be a monthly source of stress for both you and your tenant. Fortunately, there are different ways in which you, the landlord, can facilitate your tenants’ rent payments each...
Choosing a tenant is always a difficult task. As an owner, you need to quickly assess the level of trust you have for the future occupant of your home. To reassure yourself, the law allows you to request a certain amount of information, in order to...
Looking for a roommate? Perhaps you need someone to help you with the rent, or you're starting to feel a little lonely, or maybe you're just looking for a new roommate because your current one is leaving. Make sure you know what to write in your...
Renting out a spare room in someone’s home has now become a cheap accommodation solution for tenants and an extra source of income with many welcome advantages for landlords. However, you’ll need to learn how to live with several different...
Have the birds have flown the nest, leaving you with an empty room? Take advantage of this opportunity by supplementing your income throughout the school year! If you live in a large university town such as London, Birmingham, Glasgow, or even...
Thanks to the changes in the Rent a Room Scheme made in the new budget, from April 2016 UK landlords will be able to make up to £7,500 TAX FREE through renting out a spare room in their home, as opposed to the previous £4,250. There are just a...
If you’re advertising a room for rent on Roomlala, you definitely need to ask yourself how to make your ad as good as possible, so that you can attract more tenants. Here are some tips that will help you create an effective ad! A Short, Catchy...
Did you know that ads with photos receive 5 times more views than ads without photos? We therefore strongly recommend that you update your ad with pictures of your accommodation, if you haven’t done so already! To help you out we’re providing...
It can happen. You can be tempted to enter your flatmate’s space when they’re away. After all, you just needed to borrow their iron, or take something back that rightfully belongs to you, right? It shouldn’t be a problem, but what if it...
Certainly the most feared part of renting out a space is not getting paid on time. It’s well known that housing costs consume the largest chunk of one’s budget, and we’re sure that’s no different for you, however some tenants view the...
