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How to become a Landlord

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Career progression and salary expectations for a Landlord

The average starting salary for a Landlord can vary.

The role of a Landlord

What does a Landlord do?

Looking for a job where you can work from homes? You should be a Landlord…Landlords are property owners who rent their houses, flats and apartments to private tenants.Although it may not be your traditional 9 to 5 job, it can be a great source of extra income for anyone who owns their own property, and could even provide your primary salary if you have multiple places on your books. So whether it’s just a spare room you need to fill, or a flat you’ve fixed-up, you’re just a tenant away from becoming a Landlord.Typical duties for a Landlord may include:

Advertising your property through a Lettings Agent
Securing deposits
Putting together inventories before each new tenant comes in
Making sure the property is clean and presentable
Dealing with any issues that arise for your tenants
Making sure the property complies with all health and safety regulations, and is properly insured

Is a career as a Landlord right for me?

To become a successful Landlord, first you need to find out what approach works best for you.You could choose to be hands-on, and take on any issues or DIY that needs doing yourself, or adopt a more laissez-faire approach and pay an agency to deal with everything else. The choice is yours.However, whatever way you choose to go, practical skills, enthusiasm and patience will all be valuable attributes for a Landlord.Other necessary skills for a Landlord include:

Excellent interpersonal skills
Negotiation skills
Commitment
Empathy
Some basic experience of DIY (N.B. can be predominantly flat-packed)
Management and organisational skills

What's it like to be a Landlord?

"I decided to start letting properties when my partner and I moved in together, and we were looking for some extra income from one of our existing properties. It was hard at first, and there’s a lot to learn on the legal side of things before you get off the ground, but we’re both practical people, and loved getting stuck in when problems came up. After a few years we bought another two properties in the local area, and began renovating them to rent. Now they’re my primary source of income, and I couldn't imagine going back to my day job. Although with some tenants, it would probably be a lot less work…"

Get qualified as a Landlord

[jobstats jobsadvertised="1,037" startingsalary="Varies" estimatedsalary="Varies"][/jobstats]You do not need a degree in order to become a Landlord. However, you will need to carry out certain inspections on your property on a regular basis, and cover other pre-requisites, such as insurance.

Recommended Landlord courses

How to stay compliant as a landlord

Circle Doors

Compliance in housing and HMO's
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Stay on top of your landlord responsibilities with confidence. This course is designed to help landlords, property managers, and homeowners understand and manage property compliance requirements with ease. Learn how to organise safety certifications, meet legal obligations …
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Asbestos Awareness Training for Landlords & Property Managers

SkillWise

Free PDF Certificate | Instant Access | 10 CPD Points | Lifetime Access
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...property inspection procedures, and safe management. Each concept is explained simply, and each skill is connected directly to the role of landlords and property managers. Here’s what you’ll get with the course: Gamified interactive quizzes Additional reading materials Certificate on …
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