A Hyndburn landlord's guide to letting well

The local rental picture

The Accrington and Hyndburn area is an affordable part of Lancashire, and that keeps demand for rented homes steady. Well-kept terraced houses and family homes across the BB1 to BB6 postcodes tend to attract good interest, particularly where they are close to schools, the railway stations and the town centres. For landlords, that means a well-presented property in the right condition rarely stays empty for long.

Finding the right tenant

The most important decision in any tenancy is who moves in. We reference applicants and carry out right to rent checks before agreeing a let, looking at affordability and references rather than simply taking the first person to apply. Taking a little more care at this stage is the best way to avoid problems later and to find a tenant who will treat your property as a home.

Managed or let only?

There are two main ways we work with landlords. A let-only service finds a tenant, handles the paperwork and gets them moved in, leaving the ongoing management to you. A fully managed service does all of that and then looks after the tenancy day to day, including rent collection, routine inspections, arranging repairs and keeping on top of compliance. Which suits you depends on how much time you want to spend and how close you live to the property.

Staying on top of safety and compliance

Renting out a home comes with real legal responsibilities, covering things such as gas safety, electrical safety, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, deposit protection and energy performance. These rules are updated from time to time, and getting them wrong can be costly. One of the main reasons landlords choose a managed service is that we keep track of the current requirements and make sure everything is in place and up to date.

Looking after good tenants

Good tenants are worth keeping. Dealing with repairs promptly, carrying out sensible inspections and being easy to contact all help people feel settled, and a settled tenant is far more likely to stay for the long term. That means fewer void periods, lower costs and a steadier income for you.

Thinking of letting in the area?

Whether you have a single property or a small portfolio, we would be glad to talk through the options and how we can help. If you are letting, or thinking of letting, anywhere across Accrington and Hyndburn, please get in touch for straightforward local advice.