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How Landlords Can Help to Tackle Energy Efficiency

It’s common knowledge that landlords hold a lot of responsibility when it comes to their tenants’ welfare. And with rising energy bills alongside increasing climate change commitments, cemented in place with new legislation, there are plenty of ongoing targets to work towards. Landlords need to work both alongside the government and with tenants in a […]

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Spring Maintenance Tips For Your Rental Property

While the cold weather has felt ever-present, spring is finally here and the temperatures will begin rising again. This is the ideal opportunity for many buy-to-let owners to spruce up their rental properties and get ready for movers looking for a new home, whether that’s fixing damage caused over winter or taking care of some […]

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Moves Begin Towards the Publication of the Renters Reform Bill

I want to begin by asking you to please respond to this government consultation because it addresses a huge issue for many HMO landlords. Please do it now because it closes on 31st March 2023.

By 9 min read

Boost Your Rental Property’s Value With These 11 Smart Renovations

As a landlord, it can be tempting to simply maintain the status quo when your tenants are paying their rent on time. But what if we told you that being more proactive with property maintenance, repairs, and renovations could see your rental property’s value skyrocket?

By 8 min read
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12 Top Tips for Running a Successful and Profitable HMO Rental Property

Managing a house in multiple occupation (HMO) can be a challenging and complex job, particularly if you’re just starting out and learning the ropes as an HMO landlord.

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A Guide to Fire Safety Regulations for UK Landlords

Complying with fire safety regulations is one of the biggest responsibilities landlords have. All landlords have a duty of care to take reasonable steps to protect their tenants from harm. Ensuring that the property they provide their tenants to live in is fire-safe is a key part of this.

By 8 min read
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How to Change the Account Owner in Landlord Vision 

For this month’s software tip, the topic is changing over the account owner in Landlord Vision.  While this isn’t something you would do very often – and many people don’t do it at all – we thought it would be good to provide some guidance should you need to do it at any point. 

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Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is Delayed: So, What Should Landlords Do? 

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax is Delayed: So, What Should Landlords Do? 

In December 2022, the government announced its decision to delay introducing Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self Assessment (MTD for ITSA) for two more years until April 2026.  

By 4 min read

House Prices are Continuing to Wobble

The UK’s housing market is beginning to wobble, with worrying ramifications for property investors and landlords alike. The Nationwide House Price Index (HPI) indicates that house prices have continued to tumble in 2023, building on last year’s downward trend. Prices continued to fall into January, marking the fifth consecutive month of decreases, with prices now […]

By 5 min read

Public Pressure Grows on The Rent-to-rent Model

The rent-to-rent business model is a relatively new subsection of the UK’s private rental sector. It has curried favour with online influencers and underpins many of the ‘zero money down’ landlord schemes which are advertised online.

By 4 min read

An Introduction to Renovating Old Terraced Houses

If you’re considering buying a terraced house with plans to renovate it, you’ve come to the right place.

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Advice for Landlords on Dealing with Utility Increases

Most of us look forward to Spring but I think that it’s fair to say that this year we are looking forward to it more than ever because it will bring the hope of lower living costs and, for landlords who let “all-inclusive”, a welcome relief from the stress of trying to keep up with […]

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Landlords and the Rental Market in 2023

With demand high and rental prices on the up, it might seem like a great time to be a landlord. However, there are still plenty of challenges on the horizon.

By 4 min read
February 8, 2023

Student Landlord Laws and Obligations

There are several benefits to being a student landlord, including high rental yields and high demand for student housing, but landlords renting to students also take on some additional obligations and responsibilities. 

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