Why Tenants Are Like Apples

PROPERTY PROTECTION… TENANT SELECTION… TIME

These three are the most important things for self-managing landlords AND if one of them is done incorrectly, out of kilter or not given the attention it deserves, then it will lead to all sorts of property problems. We are very fortunate to provide property solutions for a wide range of landlords from completely different backgrounds and circumstances. The particular landlord, in this case study, is a very capable businessman, so his property problem was time… He didn’t have the time it takes to closely manage his investment, which meant that the tenants had “taken over” the running of the house.

This landlord is a very capable businessman, so his property problem was time. He didn’t have the time it takes to closely manage his investment, which meant that the tenants had “taken over” the running of the house themselves. This had led to a range of problems, namely:

• Sub-letting • Property damage (holes in the walls and floors) • No contracts between the landlord and the occupiers

And these were just the top 3….

The big lesson here is that property management takes time and if you don’t have the time to give to it, you may find that your property, your biggest asset, is being damaged and you are losing control.

He contacted us and we were able to:

1. Evict all tenants, even those with no contracts

2. Organise a refurb to repair all damage to the property 3. Re-design the property, to appeal to a different tenant type 4. Increase his rent roll

5. Inspect regularly to ensure this never happens again. AND, the story does not end there – he was so happy with the end result and the amount of time that our involvement had given him back, that we now manage the rest of his portfolio too!

Working alongside an agent who really understands your goals and motivations, because they are theirs too, can be invaluable. If you would like to know more or would like some help with: 1. Compliance on your property 2. Solving a tenant concern you have

Luckily for him, we stepped in, just in time and his house is now well looked after. 3. Finding a new tenant 4. A hands-off passive management solution We are here to help and support you, contact us now or book a call.

Finalists in the Great British Entrepreneur Awards 2022

BillyChip is celebrating after its co-founders Jon Hope and Megan Abernethy-Hope were named finalists in the Entrepreneur for Good Award category of the Great British Entrepreneur Awards. The pair have been selected out of over 5,300 entrants - the most the awards has ever had.

BillyChip was created to continue the legacy of Billy Abernethy-Hope, a twenty year old ambulance driver from Bristol, who was Jon's son and Megan's brother. BillyChip is a social enterprise platform which allows people to purchase a token from participating food and drink outlets which can then be given to rough sleepers and homeless people as an alternative to cash. The Great British Entrepreneur Awards, in partnership with Starling Bank, acknowledges and champions the hard work and uplifting stories of business owners across the UK, with an emphasis on their journey and resilience over financial achievements. Being recognised for what we do and how we do it is amazing and Meg and I are very proud to be finalists in these incredible awards which champion our work and help us share BillyChip's purpose and mission."

Founder of the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, Francesca James, said the quality of this year's entrants exemplified the strength of entrepreneurship across the UK: "The quality of applications is consistently excellent year on year, but we have been especially blown away by the innovation, dri ve and determination demonstrated this year. Shortlisting from so many inspiring contenders has been more challenging than ever, with many deserving cases put forward and an ever-growing business community thriving across the country."

For the full list of finalists, visit g reatbritishentrepreneurawards.com.

Jon Hope, Co-Founder at BillyChip said: "Last year was a real milestone for BillyChip, and we set new records in terms of grants received, new volunteers signing up and outlets coming on board to operate the scheme. 24