Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations: A Guide for UK Landlords
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations underwent significant updates to enhance tenant safety across the United Kingdom. Originally introduced in 2015, these regulations were formally amended from 1 October […]
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 […]
5 Water Saving Tips for Landlords and Tenants
Reading Time: 5 minutesThis week is Water Saving Week, an online event dedicated to educating people about water wastage. Hosted by Waterwise, the event highlights ways we can all save water and help the planet. […]
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 […]
Fire Door Safety in Rental Properties
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 […]
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) for Rental Properties
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe rules around PAT testing for landlords can be confusing. In this article, we’ve gathered all the information you need to know, including what exactly a PAT test is, what […]
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 […]
Landlord Fire Safety Regulations – How Safe Is Your Property?
Reading Time: 5 minutesAs a landlord, you have a duty of care to your tenants that you must fulfil. Within this duty of care, you have a legal responsibility to ensure that your […]
Mandatory Electrical Safety Inspections for Landlords: The Ultimate Compliance Guide
Reading Time: 6 minutesConsequently, the UK government has significantly bolstered its regulation of the private rented sector to ensure tenant safety. In January 2020, authorities announced the introduction of mandatory electrical safety inspections […]
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 […]
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 […]
