AML Checks for Landlords and Tenants
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs of 14 May 2025, AML checks for landlords and tenants have become a legal requirement for all UK letting agents. This update brings new responsibilities to the industry—and we’ve […]
Rent guarantor – Why tenants may need one when renting
Reading Time: 5 minutesBefore renting, most landlords will carry out referencing checks on potential tenants to ensure that they can pay their rent. If you don’t meet the income requirements – don’t panic, […]
What happens after I’ve found my tenant?
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 […]
Tenant reference checks – Why they’re important
Reading Time: 3 minutesTenant reference checks are one of the most important aspects of letting out a property. When you have a keen tenant, it’s natural to want to get them moved 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 […]
Should I do a landlord tenant credit check?
Reading Time: 3 minutesAs landlords, it’s important for us to protect our investments from the minute a potential tenant wants to sign the tenancy agreement. Gathering background information about a tenant is a […]
Referencing a Tenant The Minute You Get An Enquiry
Reading Time: 6 minutesWhat do we really need to know about our tenants and why? UK Landlords that go down the road of self-management will at some point either talk or meet potential […]
Landlord responsibilities when letting a property
Reading Time: 3 minutesAlthough most landlord responsibilities are laid out in the tenancy agreement, unless using a plain English tenancy agreement, the legal terms used can make deciphering your responsibilities somewhat of a challenge […]
Tenant Referencing – It’s a ‘must do’ for UK Landlords
Reading Time: 4 minutesA landlord with 8 years’ experience and 20 properties under her belt, had her worst fears realised when she let out a property to four students without taking proper tenant […]