Updating post from Reddit.
The title says it all really. What are the best sources of up-to-date information about the requirements and responsibilities of being a landlord? Are there any recent books or e-books that you would recommend? Are there any good websites, particularly government ones, that actually spell out everything a landlord actually needs to know and do? Would you recommend joining any of the landlord organisations? It seems that even if you use an agent to manage the property, there is no guarantee that the agent does everything correctly, and you as the landlord may well end up on the hook if something is done wrong. So I'm very keen to go into the process as informed as possible and with my eyes wide open! Thanks for any recommendations and suggestions.
Independent landlord is amazing. Never rely on agents as the buck always stops with you and some are useless. Educate as much as you can. https://theindependentlandlord.com/latest-blog-posts/
I've just started watching her youtube: really great info, thanks again for the recommendation !
thanks I'll check it out.
NRLA are good, I have a referral code which will give you a discount if you are interested
Thanks , that would be great. I'm probably not ready to join just yet, but if the referral doesn't expire, I very may well in the next couple of months. Perhaps you can DM it to me. Many thanks if you do!
I wouldn't cheap out by not being in a LL association. The South West Landlords Association is only fifty quid a year and their advice (someone actually answers the phone!) is invaluable. They all have resources to support landlords.
Second SWLA. The landlord training course is run by the same people as NRLA and has the same benefits but a lot cheaper and more personalised.
https://www.landlordssouthwest.co.uk/ does training, sends out updated info, run by landlords. Cheaper than NRLA.