General information for landlords

Mortgage

If your property is mortgaged, you should get permission in writing from your mortgage lender allowing you to let your home.

 

Leasehold

If your property is leasehold, you should check the conditions of the lease and get permission in writing if you need it.

 

Insurance

Please make sure your buildings and contents insurance covers you if you let your property. Tell your insurers if necessary, because if you don’t your insurance policies may not be valid.

 

Income tax

  • You will normally have to pay income tax on the rent you receive from letting your property
  • If you live in the UK, you must tell HM Revenue & Customs about any rent you receive and pay any tax that is due
  • If you live outside the UK, please tell us and we will send you more information about this

 

Property Management Agreement

The Property Management Agreement has been produced to clarify St. Leger Home's responsibility as an Agent and your responsibilities as the landlord of the property.

 

Tenancy Agreement

The Tenancy Agreement has been produced to clarify your responsibilities as a landlord along with those of the tenant to your property.