The past year has seen a rise in the popularity of “house raffles”. But if you’re thinking of raffling yours, there are a few things you need to know first.
Articles written by Emma Lunn
Buy-to-let empires face a regulatory revolt
From the end of this month, lenders will have to take a more stringent approach to buy-to-let mortgage applications from landlords. Emma Lunn explains.
How to evict unwanted tenants
Evicting problem tenants can be a tricky business. Emma Lunn explains how landlords can go about it in the most straightforward way.
Should you use a “no-fee” estate agent?
Some online estate agents are now offering a “fee free” service. But, asks Emma Lunn, are any of them any good?
Don’t be caught by conveyancing scams
Conveyancing fraud is becoming increasingly common, with 159 homebuyers losing their deposits to fraudsters last year, up 85% on 2015.
How to vet prospective tenants
Finding the right tenant is a vital if you want to be paid on time. Emma Lunn explains how to go about it.
Getting the best deal from a wreck
Car write-offs can be massive administrative hassles. But as Emma Lunn explains, they can be turned to you financial advantage.
A long and fiddly checklist for landlords
Buying a property and letting it to tenants may sound like easy money, says Emma Lunn – but it’s a fiddly and increasingly bureaucratic business.
Take a dual-Sim phone on your next holiday
If you’re a regular traveller, investing in a dual-Sim smartphone could free you up from having to carry around two phones, says Emma Lunn.
Should landlords hire a letting agent?
It’s every amateur landlord’s conundrum, says Emma Lunn – whether to hire a letting agent to manage your rental property or go it alone.