Do your rental properties meet the criteria to be classed as ‘decent’ homes? Most landlords would like to think so! However, a government consultation on the private rented sector (PRS) found that 21% of properties currently do not meet the Government’s Decent Homes Standard.

The start of a new year is a great time to set goals and prepare for the year ahead. If expanding your property portfolio is top of your list this year, we’re here to help you make informed investment decisions.

The New Year is a good time to put pen to paper, set goals, and create a plan for the year ahead.

As 2024 draws to a close, it’s time to start planning for the New Year ahead.

Paying taxes is part and parcel of running a successful property portfolio.

On 4 July 2024, the UK elected a new Labour government led by Sir Keir Starmer.

Barely a day passes without a story in the news about a landlord receiving a hefty fine for breaching the law. Nowadays, landlords must navigate a huge number of laws and standards designed to create a fairer and safer private rental sector for tenants.

Discover how landlord software helps portfolio landlords streamline compliance, reduce risk, boost efficiency, and improve tenant satisfaction portfolio-wide.

Struggling to keep up with the government’s ever-shifting plans for changing Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for rental properties? If so, you’re not alone! It feels like the target deadline for tightening the rules is on and off again every year.

Successful landlords are always on the lookout for ways to minimise operational costs and maximise rental income. One of their biggest grumbles is often tax, which can take a big bite out of their profits if they don’t take steps to enhance tax efficiency.

If you’re feeling uneasy about the upcoming Making Tax Digital deadline, you’re not alone. Many landlords are feeling concerned about the changes ahead, and that’s completely understandable. However, we’re here to ease your worries by explaining how it all works and talking about some of the many benefits that the changes will offer UK landlords.

Looking for a way to increase your rental property’s profitability? Instead of raising rent, your priority should be reducing operational costs.

As a landlord or property manager, it can feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day—especially if you’re managing a large portfolio of properties.

In an ideal world, most landlords would like to live near the rental properties they manage, enabling them to visit at the drop of a hat to carry out tasks like property viewings and maintenance jobs in person.