Top tips for student landlords

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As students across the country prepare to move into private rented accommodation, Lettingagent.com has released a list of top tips for student landlords as students have very different needs from normal tenants.

Advice for student landlords include choosing a reliable letting agency, making sure appropriate furniture is provided and to be aware of health and safety regulations. Lettingagent.com’s top advice is for landlords to make sure they know the area where they are buying. Some towns have several universities and some universities have several campuses so landlords must make sure they buy property in an area students want to live in. Number two on the list is finding a reliable letting agency to manage the property. Lettingagent.com says this is vital if the property is located in a differ...

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