Plan for 2–4 weeks of voids per year on most BTL investments. Higher in rural or weak letting markets, lower in core city-centre postcodes. Voids are the single biggest hidden cost first-time landlords under-budget for.
Lettings term
Void
Period when a property is empty between tenancies.
Related lettings terms
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AST
The standard UK residential tenancy agreement.
Section 21
The no-fault eviction notice used by landlords, being abolished.
Section 8
Grounds-based possession notice for breach of tenancy.
Service charge
Annual fee to cover shared-area maintenance in apartment buildings.
Tenant in Situ
A property sold with an existing tenant in place.
Article 4
Council direction restricting conversion of homes to HMOs.
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