Landlord abroad
When moving abroad, many expats prefer to keep ownership of their primary home in order to generate an income by renting out their UK home. If you are moving abroad, or maybe you’re already a non-UK resident and are considering renting out your home, there are a number of factors you need to take into consideration, both now and in the future.
How to manage your long-distance property rental
Managing your property and tenants
When renting out your home, you have a choice about whether you manage the property yourself from abroad, rely on friends/family to manage the property or find a property management agency who can manage your property for you.
If you choose to manage your property yourself, while you can save considerable costs, it can be considerably stressful. Things which you’ll need to consider include finding/replacing your tenants, being able to manage any repairs, being mindful of your tax residence status by returning home to manage your property.
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By choosing a friend or family member to help you rent out your home, you are placing the responsibility and stress across a relationship which can cause tension. They may not be capable of effectively managing your house, and this could lead to you having to manage the property anyway.
The final option is to find a letting agent who is skilled in managing the property. Typically the agency will charge a fee of between 10% and 15% of your rental income over the year in exchange for offering an intermediary service which ensures that the property is well maintained, there are tenants and also that rent is collected in a timely fashion.
How can you keep your tenants longer
· Inform your mortgage company that you are moving abroad
· Choose a reputable agent to manage your property
· Choose a currency transfer specialist for the rental income
· Be aware of the tax issues
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