Natalie Deakin

Reading Time: 3 minutesEvicting a tenant is one of the most difficult and stressful parts of being a landlord. Whether it’s due to rent arrears, damage, or a breach of agreement, sometimes it […]

Reading Time: 2 minutesBeing a landlord in the UK can be rewarding, but ensuring a steady rental income is crucial. Guaranteed rent for landlords provides financial stability and peace of mind. In this guide, we […]

Reading Time: 9 minutesDeposit protection schemes are a tricky topic for landlords and tenants. Since the Tenant Fee Ban, the legalities of tenancy deposits have caused confusion. Where should they be kept? How […]

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Debt Respite Scheme, otherwise known as ‘breathing space’, takes effect on 4 May 2021, with big financial implications for landlords and tenants. Introduced as part of the Chancellor’s Spring […]

Reading Time: 4 minutesThe past month has been a busy one for buy-to-let news. Stamp Duty extensions were announced in the Budget and the end of the eviction ban has been delayed yet […]

Reading Time: 5 minutesWe’re a month into 2021 and it’s already looking to be a jam-packed year for landlords and letting agents. As we all know by now, the lettings industry can be […]

Reading Time: 4 minutesFire safety is essential in every rental property – but what are the rules surrounding fire doors? Understanding the regulations will help you to ensure that you are operating within […]

Reading Time: 4 minutesDuring lockdown, the rental sector was turned upside down. Lettings and estate agents across the country were hit hard – with some forced to close their doors for good. Landlords […]

Reading Time: 4 minutesThere are a few things that are changing in the private rental sector over the coming months. To make things easier for you, we’ve put together a list of what’s […]

Reading Time: 5 minutesIf you keep up to date with the latest goings-on of the private rental sector, you’ve probably came across the Fifth Money Laundering Directive several times over the last couple […]

Reading Time: 5 minutesFor first-time landlords and tenants, the holding deposit process can often raise a few questions. When is the deposit returned? Why isn’t it classed as a tenant fee? Why do […]

Reading Time: 8 minutesIn 2018, Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) introduced a crucial EPC requirements for landlords: all rental properties must achieve at least an EPC Band E rating for new tenancies. Since […]

Reading Time: 8 minutesIn January 2020, the government announced the much-anticipated introduction of mandatory electrical safety inspections for private landlords. The new regulations, titled The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector […]

Reading Time: 5 minutesA permitted occupier is generally referred to as ‘a person that is not a tenant but has permission to stay in a rented property’. They have no legal rights to […]

Reading Time: 2 minutesRuby has been a landlord for over four years. In 2019, she was left feeling panicked and helpless by an abusive tenant who refused to pay and was four months […]

Reading Time: 4 minutesWhen helping landlords with their rental properties, a question that we always get asked is “What happens after I’ve found my tenant?” Most landlords have a broad understanding of the […]

Reading Time: 4 minutesBeing a landlord comes with a lot of legal responsibilities – which, unfortunately, also means a lot of paperwork. Fishing out your certificates and putting together your legal landlord documents […]

Reading Time: 6 minutesA landlord inventory and schedule of condition report is an absolute essential for every landlord. Without it, you could be putting yourself – and your property – in a vulnerable […]