It has been a busy couple of weeks of headlines for Michael Gove. The governments’ Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has made a number of statements, both within the Commons and on TV interviews. Speaking to Laura Kuenssberg, Gove reiterated his intention to stop ‘unscrupulous landlords’ who are taking advantage of […]
If a tenant stops paying rent, it can put their landlord in a tricky situation. There are many reasons why a tenant may stop paying rent, with some reasons being more valid than others. However, if a tenant experiences financial difficulties and is unable to make rent payments, it can create an upsetting and stressful […]
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
If you’re considering buying a terraced house with plans to renovate it, you’ve come to the right place.
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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