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Renters’ Rights Bill

The Renters’ Rights Bill is bringing some big changes to the rental market. While some landlords might feel it’s taking away control, it’s more about adjusting how we manage properties – making sure things are fair and clear for everyone involved. How will you be affected? Before you get overwhelmed, take a moment to assess … Continue reading →

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Raising the rent: what do you do when your tenant says no?!

Last week, we discussed the rules for rent increases that landlords are expected to follow – and you can click here if you’d like to find out how to work out a rent increases notice period. But let’s not for a minute pretend that being a landlord is always going to be plain sailing. Sure, … Continue reading →

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How to handle increasing your rent

There are plenty of reasons why you might be thinking of increasing the rent price of your property. Maybe it’s because your costs have gone through the roof since the Government got rid of mortgage interest tax relief… Perhaps rents are rising in your area and you want to keep your property in line with … Continue reading →

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Let’s talk about eviction.

Since Big Brother finished airing in 2018, I think it’s safe to say that nobody in the world likes an eviction. Least of all tenants and landlords. But from time to time, as a landlord, you’ll find yourself in the uncomfortable position where you’ve exhausted all your other options, and eviction’s the only way forward. … Continue reading →

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The landlords’ whistle-stop tour of EPCs

Six months ago, new EPC regulations kicked in, making it illegal to let a property below a minimum energy efficient level in any property. If you don’t know what “EPC” stands for, this is most definitely the guide for you (though you might want to head back to a beginners’ guide to being a landlord … Continue reading →

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How to keep your property safe and secure during a void period

From time to time your property will be empty. No tenants, no-one there to keep an eye on things, nada. Whether it’s because you’re having maintenance work done, your tenant’s done a runner or you’re simply waiting for new renters to move in, periods where your property is left unoccupied shouldn’t be underestimated. Even if … Continue reading →

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Message from the founder,

MARINA QATTAN

I've been working in the estate agency world for a long time now.

In the beginning, while working at the more traditional agencies, I thought that having no time to yourself was part and parcel with owning properties. That’s just what being a landlord meant.

But it really doesn’t have to be. And that’s why I set up my own boutique, bespoke lettings agency to help people like you make the most of their investment: Owl Search.

From there, I created Hello Owl to further support property professionals in their property journey.

These days, Hello Owl allows you to get more of your time back without compromising the standard of your property portfolio.

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