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PROS |
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It can help you move into a new home if you can’t sell or need to move away temporarily or permanently. | ||
A good tenant will pay rent on time and look after your property. | ||
You help to offer a home to local people who wouldn’t otherwise afford to live in the area. | ||
You may be able to make money from letting property. | ||
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There may be up front costs to meet the legal requirements of renting a property eg update fuse box. | ||
Tenants may damage your property, eg set up cannabis farms. | ||
You need to understand and keep up to date with all the legal ramifications of letting a home. | ||
Tenants may default on their rent leaving you to cover the property costs. | ||
Costs can be higher than the income you receive from renting. |