Swift Property

Swift Property Our independent lettings agency, founded by Daniel Lees in 2010, manages properties in SW London

Our independent lettings agency manages properties in southwest London for owners who live abroad

In the UK, laws governing property management and rentals has changed more in the last two years in than they have in a ...
05/09/2026

In the UK, laws governing property management and rentals has changed more in the last two years in than they have in a decade. If you're managing a UK rental from abroad, it's a lot to keep on top of - especially when you factor in a time zone (or three)!

The good news is, you don't need to track every clause of the Renters' Right Act yourself - or keep yourself updated on the latest regulatory news.

Sign up to our regular newsletter for regular updates on regulation, tax changes and market shifts. At Swift, we help landlords like yourself, let your home with peace of mind.

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You didn't move abroad to spend your evenings reading legislation. But between the Renters' Rights Act, ongoing tax chan...
04/09/2026

You didn't move abroad to spend your evenings reading legislation. But between the Renters' Rights Act, ongoing tax changes and a rulebook that now runs to 145+ landlord regulations, it's easy to feel like you need a law degree just to keep your UK rental compliant!

You don't. You simply need the right information at the right time. And that's where we can help. We've been in the property management business for over 16 years - and we've also been accidental landlords.

Our monthly newsletter breaks down what's actually changing and what it means for you, delivered straight to your inbox wherever in the world you're reading it. Sign up today for practical advice for every stage of your landlord journey. Click on the link below:

https://swift.property/newsletter/



💬 "I want a family house" is a dream. "I want £100,000 in equity from my rental flat to buy a bigger family house in thr...
03/09/2026

💬 "I want a family house" is a dream.

"I want £100,000 in equity from my rental flat to buy a bigger family house in three years’ time" is a goal.

Before you decide whether to buy, sell or keep letting a property, get clear on the goal behind it. A good property goal is meaningful (it states your big ‘why’), specific (numbers, not vague wishes) and timed (a deadline changes the whole plan).

What’s yours - income, growth, or both?

The Renters’ Rights Act, tax changes, market jitters and 140+ landlord laws make renting out property tougher than ever. Sign up to our monthly newsletter for practical advice at every stage of your landlord journey. Click the link below to sign up: 👇👇

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Did you know that Swift founder, Daniel Lees co-wrote The Accidental Landlord with Sunday Times journalist Martina Lees ...
24/08/2026

Did you know that Swift founder, Daniel Lees co-wrote The Accidental Landlord with Sunday Times journalist Martina Lees - an Amazon bestselling guide to letting your home through regulatory updates, tax changes and 140+ landlord laws?!

Daniel's been featured in The Sunday Times, BBC Radio 4 and TalkRadio sharing his expertise honed from 16 years experience. If you'd like practical, step-by-step guidance to managing your own property - full of real advice and the odd bit of humour along the way - give us a follow 🙌



🐍 True story: one of our more unusual callouts over the years involved rescuing a pet python!Have you ever booked a cab ...
23/08/2026

🐍 True story: one of our more unusual callouts over the years involved rescuing a pet python!

Have you ever booked a cab for a python? Daniel once needed to book a taxi for a pet python after a leak shorted an Earls Court flat’s electricity – and the snake’s temperature-controlled terrarium.

In true "Murphy's Law" style, this happened the day before Christmas Eve, when the python's owner spotted water cascading down his walls as he left for the airport. Three hours, 19 phone calls and one bashed-down door later, Daniel finally traced the source of the leak to a failed shower connector four floors up!

The bills? £50,000 – which might have been even higher if Daniel hadn’t responded so quickly. The empty third-floor flat, however, suffered extensive floor damage because its selling agent couldn’t be bothered to unlock it for the inch-deep water to be mopped up.

Although the block's buildings insurer paid out most of the damage, the premiums - and therefor the service charges for all the owners shot up. Prompt repairs do pay off.

Owning a rental from thousands of miles away means trusting someone to handle whatever comes up - and this is what "we've got it covered" means to us.

Follow along for more real stories from 16 years in property management 👀



Moving abroad and thinking about letting out your home?A few things can trip people up early on:🏡 - Most mortgage lender...
21/08/2026

Moving abroad and thinking about letting out your home?

A few things can trip people up early on:

🏡 - Most mortgage lenders require "consent to let" before you leave - skip this and they can call in your loan.
🏡 - If you switch to a buy-to-let mortgage you'll need at least 25% equity and rent that's 125%-145% higher than the mortgage payment.
🏡 - Standard home insurance is usually invalidated the moment you start letting, so landlord buildings cover becomes essential, not optional.

With 16 years in the property management business, we share hints and tips like these in our monthly newsletter - a perfect resource for landlords living abroad.

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New here? I'm Daniel Lees - founder of Swift Property. For the last 16 years we've let and managed homes in south west ...
20/08/2026

New here?

I'm Daniel Lees - founder of Swift Property. For the last 16 years we've let and managed homes in south west London for landlords living across five continents.

We know what it's like to worry about a home from thousands of miles away, a home you've invested time, money and memories into...That's the whole reason we exist: to help you let your home with peace of mind.

Follow along for landlord tips, industry updates and real stories from owners just like you.




Is your future abroad? Whether you’re still in the difficult decision making process, or already headlong into planning ...
10/08/2026

Is your future abroad?

Whether you’re still in the difficult decision making process, or already headlong into planning your move, we're sharing some practical tools on the key things you need to consider and practical tools to finding the answers.

With the majority of our clients, UK landlords living abroad - and our own experience at Swift of letting and managing London properties of owners living all over the word we've a number of hints and tips to share.

Avoid financial surprises by creating a simple money map that covers the following:

→ UK tax and non-resident obligations
→ Pension access and contributions
→ UK bank accounts and payment arrangements
→ Expected rental income and regular costs
→ Exchange rates when transferring funds abroad

Your property may keep earning while you’re away, but the way money moves between countries can affect your planning. We can help you think through the property-management side, while a qualified tax or financial adviser should guide you on personal obligations.

Save this checklist for your move - and sign up to our monthly newsletter today and receive your guide to the 33 things to know before moving abroad ✈️







Swift: let your home with peace of mind

❓Guess the rent ❓Earlier this year our tenants renewed the lease on this property: a wonderful 4-bed home in Twickenham,...
08/08/2026

❓Guess the rent ❓

Earlier this year our tenants renewed the lease on this property: a wonderful 4-bed home in Twickenham, refreshed with a new kitchen and bathroom - and its crowning glory, a large, south-facing rear garden (hello, Great British Summer 😎).

It's a great example of what we always tell landlords: regular maintenance and refurbishment isn't just an investment in your property, it's an investment to keeping great tenants renewing, year after year.

Curious as to how much you might get for your property? We're happy to offer you a free, no obligation valuation - you may just be pleasantly surprised!



Are you considering moving abroad? Whether you’re still in the difficult decision making process, or already headlong i...
07/08/2026

Are you considering moving abroad? Whether you’re still in the difficult decision making process, or already headlong into planning your move, we're sharing some practical tools on the key things you need to consider and practical tools to finding the answers.

With the majority of our clients, UK landlords living abroad - and our own experience at Swift of letting and managing London properties of owners living all over the word we've a number of hints and tips to share.

Before choosing a destination, we suggest building a practical distance checklist. Compare:

✈️ Time-zone overlap for urgent property decisions
⏰ Direct travel time to South West London
📝 Reliable local trades and family support
😎 Climate, space, safety, culture, and work opportunities
🏠 Who will handle your home when you cannot

Whilst a place can look perfect on paper, practical details matter when a boiler fails, a tenant needs help - or family support is further away than expected...

We help landlords think through their move - alongside a property plan - so the decisions feel easier. Sign up to our monthly newsletter today and receive your guide to the 33 things to know before moving abroad ✈️







Swift: let your home with peace of mind.

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