The Renters’ Rights Act 2025: Crucial Updates for UK Landlords and Tenants
Reading Time: 7 minutesThe Renters’ Rights Act 2025 is now officially law across the UK. It received Royal Assent on 27 October 2025, initiating a staged roll-out of measures via commencement regulations. As […]
General Election 2024: A Comprehensive Guide for UK Landlords
Reading Time: 4 minutesGeneral Election 2024 Landlord Guide With the election fast approaching, major political parties are serving-up an array of promises and policies that could reshape the Private Rented Sector. Our General […]
Property management companies: services, costs & do you need one?
Reading Time: 6 minutesManaging a rental can be straightforward — or it can eat your evenings and weekends. Fortunately, property management companies exist to take the admin, compliance and tenant headaches off your […]
Renting Out Your Property: A Comprehensive Guide for Modern Landlords
Reading Time: 3 minutesRenting out your property can be lucrative, offering a steady income and the opportunity to grow your investment portfolio. This guide provides essential insights and practical advice to help new […]
Letting Agent Fees: What UK Landlords (and Tenants) Need to Know
Reading Time: 6 minutesUnderstanding letting agent fees is essential for landlords who want to maximise their rental yield and avoid unexpected costs. This comprehensive guide explains the various types of letting agent fees, […]
Rent Increase Rules in the UK: A Complete Guide for Landlords and Tenants
Reading Time: 8 minutesAs the cost of living in the UK continues to rise, everyone is feeling the pinch. Consequently, a rent increase is becoming increasingly common across the country. Many landlords are […]
Should I rent my property furnished or unfurnished? Pros and cons for buy-to-let landlords
Reading Time: 7 minutesFurnished or unfurnished? When advertising your rental property, will you provide furniture or let tenants kit it out themselves? Maybe you’ve made up your mind. Or perhaps you haven’t thought […]
A Landlord’s Guide to Changing Letting Agents in the UK
Reading Time: 4 minutesMost UK landlords aren’t asking for the world. They simply want a reliable, professional service for a sensible price. When you are paying for property management, delivering on promises is […]
Airbnb vs Renting: Which Strategy is Best for UK Landlords?
Reading Time: 4 minutesWhen you are investing in property, you want to spend your money wisely and get a worthwhile return. The property market is not for the faint-hearted, especially when comparing Airbnb […]
How To Buy to Let – 2024 Advice Guide for UK Landlords
Reading Time: 9 minutesKnowing how to buy to let in the UK can be daunting. If you’re a first-time investor, you may not know where to begin. Even for experienced landlords, the buy-to-let […]
Landlord And Tenant Advice – Frequently Asked Questions When Renting Part 2
Reading Time: 5 minutesLandlord and tenant advice is something we give out on a daily basis. The lettings process can be confusing at times so it’s understandable that landlords and tenants often have many […]
What Tenants Want in a Rental Property: What Do Tenants Look For When Renting
Reading Time: 5 minutesIt’s important for landlords to understand what tenants want. What property features do tenants look for? What should landlords prioritise when purchasing a buy to let? What puts tenants off? […]
Renting Out Property: Why Do People Become Landlords?
Reading Time: 3 minutesRenting out property is a big decision and can be challenging. So why do people become landlords? Some fall into it accidentally, whilst others choose a buy-to-let for extra income […]
House Viewings for Buy to Let Landlords: Benefits of Doing Your Own Viewings
Reading Time: 4 minutesHouse viewings are an important part of the rental process. In a recent survey, 77% of landlords said they found conducting their own house viewings easy (UK Landlord Survey 2021). […]
What are Common Causes of Stress for Landlords?
Reading Time: 5 minutesIn May, LettingaProperty.com conducted a survey of 20,000 UK landlords, to better understand their experience of letting property – their motivations, opinions, challenges, and concerns. Renting out property can be […]
Help For Landlords And Tenants – Frequently Asked Questions When Renting
Reading Time: 7 minutes[kc_row use_container=”yes” force=”no” column_align=”middle” video_mute=”no” _id=”650546″][kc_column width=”12/12″ video_mute=”no” _id=”300459″][kc_column_text _id=”480243″] Every day, landlord and tenants have questions that need answering. The lettings industry – and the 125+ laws that apply […]
The High Street’s Problem with Online Lettings – Told by a Former High Street Owner
Reading Time: 4 minutesLettingaProperty.com’s General Manager Jane Hill joins us again this month to reflect on her years as a high-street agency owner and discuss where the dislike for online agencies really comes […]
21 Life-Changing Hacks Every Landlord Should Know
Reading Time: 6 minutesAs a self-managing landlord, cleaning your property can be a right pain. With everything else on your list, scrubbing stubborn stains and dealing with dreaded mould is a task you’d […]
Colder weather is here – How to Tackle Lettings in Winter
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs winter takes hold and the nights become darker, landlords need to protect their homes. Wall to wall, each square metre of property will have a better chance of survival […]
Student landlords, it’s that time again
Reading Time: 4 minutesAs students return to university, it isn’t long before the excitement of a new term dies down and they start to think about finding a student landlord for the following […]
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 […]
A Landlord’s Right to Access Property in the UK: Rules and Advice
Reading Time: 5 minutesA landlord’s right to access property is a contentious topic that can often lead to disputes. Consequently, it is not unusual to hear about landlords being accused of trespassing or […]
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’ […]