Tenancy or Licence?
Reading Time: 5 minutesTenancy or Licence? There is so much legislation with which both landlords and agents find that they now need to comply. It would be unusual if we did not see […]
Landlord Rights to Access in 2025: Property Entry Rules
Reading Time: 7 minutesA landlord’s right to access property is a contentious topic. It’s not unusual to hear about landlords being accused of trespassing or sued for unlawful entry by a disgruntled tenant. […]
Mould In A Rental Property – Who’s Responsible?
Reading Time: 3 minutesMould in a rental property can cause serious health issues and therefore, should not be ignored by either landlord or tenant. The mould fungi have been identified as the source of many […]
How to add value to your home or rental property
Reading Time: 5 minutesWhether a buy-to-let investment or your main family residence, your property is probably your most valuable asset. You could potentially add value to your home by creating additional ‘living space’ […]
Buying Property at Auction – 6 Tips for Landlords
Reading Time: 3 minutesWhether you’re a first time landlord or just new to the auction scene, buying property at auction can seem a little overwhelming. To enter the auction room knowing you could […]
The Dangers of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Rented Properties
Reading Time: 3 minutesAccording to the Office for National Statistics, around 60 people are killed every year in Great Britain as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning. Landlords legal obligations when it comes […]
No DSS! Closing the Door on Tenant Discrimination
Reading Time: 2 minutesAcross the UK today, approximately 889,000 tenants in England receive housing benefit to help pay their rent and get by. And whilst the vast majority of these ‘housing-benefit’ tenants are […]
Asbestos in Rental Property: What Landlords Should Be Aware Of
Reading Time: 3 minutesAsbestos in rented property exists in significant numbers across the country. The long-term harmful effects of asbestos inhalation are well-known and the unsettling fact is that, despite being banned in […]
Renting Jargon – 50 Lettings Definitions for Landlords and Tenants
Reading Time: 9 minutesResidential lettings can be confusing. With over 160 laws and regulations governing the rental sector, there’s an overwhelming amount of industry-specific terminology. While landlords and tenants shouldn’t be expected to […]
Getting Started As A Landlord
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe UK’s property rental sector has seen phenomenal growth since the year 2000, and there are now around 5.4mn privately rented properties and households. This sector growth has doubled during […]
Is Renting To Pet Owners A Bonus Or A Bone Of Contention?
Reading Time: 6 minutesIt’s a well-known fact that the UK is a nation of pet owners – around half of adults own a pet, which adds up to 11.1 million pet cats and […]
Rental Property Maintenance: whose responsibility is it?
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs a landlord, your property is a huge investment. Whether you manage one home or a hundred, you want to make sure that you protect your investment and, of course, […]
Protect and prepare your property for winter
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe nights are longer and the weather is colder: winter is officially here in the UK. As the weather conditions deteriorate, a lot of landlords worry about their properties and […]
First time landlord? Our top money saving tips
Reading Time: 3 minutesAre you a first time landlord renovating your first buy to let property, or are you smartening up an existing let so you can boost the rental yield, chances are […]
How to Let – A Private Landlord Guide
Reading Time: 2 minutesOn 26th June 2018, the government published a series of new and updated online guides for private landlords and tenants. The new publications included a How to Let guide and […]
Universal Credit & Impact On Rent Arrears
Reading Time: 6 minutesOne of the topics causing a great deal of debate at the moment for private sector landlords is universal credit and the predicted impact that it will have on rent […]
Questions to Ask Tenants Before Renting – What Questions Should I Ask Tenants?
Reading Time: 5 minutesCommitting to a six-month tenancy or longer with a perfect stranger can be a daunting prospect, even for experienced landlords. To help you along, we’ve devised 8 killer questions to ask […]
Short Term Rentals – 5 Common Pitfalls
Reading Time: 4 minutesShort term rentals are certainly in demand with stays ranging from a few weeks to six months, with London having restrictions on the number of nights offered. The higher rental […]
How to Rent Guide 2025: A Checklist for Landlords & Tenants
Reading Time: 6 minutesServing the tenant with a copy of the latest How to rent guide, a booklet issued by the Government detailing a checklist for tenants when renting, is one of the […]
Guaranteed Rent VS. Rent Guarantee Insurance
Reading Time: 5 minutesGuaranteed Rent, Rent Guarantee Schemes or Rent Guarantee Insurance could have a big impact on the best way to rent out your property. Unfortunately, unless you’ve got a pretty good understanding of […]
Illegal eviction or harassment could lead to Rent Repayment Orders
Reading Time: 5 minutesFollowing my first article on the new legislation introduced in the Housing and Planning Act 2016 which began on 6th April this is another danger for landlords from tenants going […]
When is the Best Time of Year to Let a Property?
Reading Time: 3 minutes“Void periods” – not a phrase that we (or our landlords) are terribly keen on. So, let’s take a look at when is the best time of year to let […]
How to Attract Tenants – Top 5 Tips for Landlords
Reading Time: 3 minutesIf you’re a private landlord, you may be wondering how to attract tenants for your property. We know when is the best time of year to let a property however, there are […]
Is your tenant subletting your rental property without your knowledge?
Reading Time: 2 minutesBecoming a landlord has its rewards, but it can also have major pitfalls, such as tenant subletting, that can cost you thousands and potentially destroy your property. Although the majority […]