Our journal
From what it's like to rent a Smarter Rent home, to tips for first time buy to let investors. Get the inside story on how we're creating homes with possibilities.
Renter story: from renovation nightmare to luxe living
“The rental market around here is a bit bonkers and we couldn’t find any short lets. It was a 12-month minimum. We thought, what are we going to do?”
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A step-by-step guide to becoming a landlord
Becoming a landlord is exciting, but how do you get started? Here’s what you need to know.
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Five tips for maximising your buy to let income
We share our top tips on how you can guarantee the best returns from your investment.
Our property market predictions for 2023
From house price dips to continued rental demand, we look at what's in store for the rental market in 2023.
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The retiree using her home to fund her retirement dreams
"The returns I’m getting with Smarter Rent are financing the renovations on my French house!"
Renter story: emigrating to the UK and needing a home
"Smarter Rent become my trusted advisor and guided me through the whole process."
The part-time landlord earning thousands each month
"I wanted to live out my retirement in the Swiss Alps, but I didn't want to relinquish my London property. Now I have both & passive income for the pension pot"
The business owner earning a hassle free income
"I bought a second home in the Cotswolds that not only earns me passive income - but allows me to escape to the country whenever I want to."
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The entrepreneur and investor earning 11% yield
Within 3 weeks of the house purchase we did all external work identified by the survey & internal beautification to bring it up to spec before the first guest
We were interested in adding a few more properties to our portfolio. We always knew that short-term lets were the best way to get higher yields, but we just didn't have the time to manage it all. Now Smarter Rent handle it all for us. Our whole experience with the team has been hassle-free, and we've had to do very little. It really has been perfect."
Guy and Kate, Landlords in Surrey
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