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Property Law 4 min read

Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations: New Rules for UK Landlords 2023

Reading Time: 4 minutes The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations are changing. The regulations, originally enforced in 2015, were amended from 1 October 2022 and apply to both private and social rental […]

Katie Todd

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Landlord Advice 5 min read

What are Common Causes of Stress for Landlords?

Reading Time: 5 minutes In 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 […]

Shannon Hall

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Tenant Advice 5 min read

5 Water Saving Tips for Landlords and Tenants

Reading Time: 5 minutes This 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. […]

Ashleah Pope

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Landlord Advice 7 min read

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 […]

Shannon Hall

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Property Law 4 min read

Fire Door Safety in Rental Properties

Reading Time: 4 minutes Fire 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 […]

Natalie Deakin

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Rental Process 4 min read

Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) for Rental Properties

Reading Time: 4 minutes The rules around PAT testing for landlords can be a bit confusing. In this article, we’ve gathered all the information you need to know, including what exactly a PAT test […]

Shannon Hall

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Landlord Advice 6 min read

21 Life-Changing Hacks Every Landlord Should Know

Reading Time: 6 minutes As 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 […]

Katie Todd

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Property Law 5 min read

Landlord Fire Safety Regulations – How Safe Is Your Property?

Reading Time: 5 minutes As 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 […]

Shannon Hall

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Property Law 8 min read

Mandatory Electrical Safety Inspections (EICRs) for Rental Property 2023

Reading Time: 8 minutes In 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 […]

Natalie Deakin

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Landlord Advice 3 min read

Colder weather is here – How to Tackle Lettings in Winter

Reading Time: 3 minutes As 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 […]

Shannon Hall

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Landlord Advice 7 min read

Landlord’s Right To Access Property in UK 2022: Can Landlords Visit Without Tenant Permission?

Reading Time: 7 minutes A 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.  […]

Jonathan Daines

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