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Why Should UK Landlords Consider Heat Pumps?

As a homeowner, it can be tough managing through the cost of living crisis. With prices on the rise, keeping your home warm while balancing the books can be a tightrope walk.

By 5 min read

Who Pays the Council Tax on Rental Properties?

As a landlord, it’s part of your job to understand the ins and outs of who is responsible for paying the council tax on your rental properties. Understanding how it all works can save you from headaches, financial penalties, and even legal action down the line.

By 6 min read

Rental Property Maintenance: Tenant Responsibilities

In rental properties, the landlord and the tenant share a mutual responsibility for maintaining the property’s condition to ensure it is a safe and comfortable place to live.

By 7 min read

Everything Landlords Should Know About Environmental Protection

The environment is, understandably, a high priority for many people these days. With new regulations on the horizon and shifting attitudes towards sustainability and the UK’s net zero targets, now is the time to evaluate your properties and make changes to become a greener landlord. 

By 5 min read

October and Time to Think About Winter Issues

Whether we offer “all-inclusive” rent (usually HMO rooms) or our tenants pay for their own heating we need to recognise that winter energy bills will have an impact on our rentals. The dreaded damp and mould season is about to begin and it’s important that we do our best to avoid the health risks and […]

By 9 min read

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The Landlord’s Guide to Setting the Right Rental Price

Setting the right rental price for your buy-to-let plays an important role in both finding and retaining tenants and maximising your investment’s profitability.

By 7 min read
Is 2023 a Good Time to Invest in Student Property

Is 2023 a Good Time to Invest in Student Property?

As the student housing crisis intensifies and interest rates continue climbing, the current landscape for student property investment is confusing for prospective landlords.

By 6 min read

A Landlord’s Guide to Changing the Locks on a Rental Property

If you’re contemplating the legality of changing the locks on your rental property, the answer isn’t black and white. It depends on your motivations for changing them and whether you’ve notified your tenants.

By 5 min read

Conversations With A Landlord: The Path To Commercial Property

Property investment can sometimes be a bit of a lonely pursuit. We landlords can often be solitary creatures and despite all of the third-party advisors and property influencers out there, it can be difficult to find honest and experienced landlords who can speak openly about their own experiences. Such conversations can be imperative, as they […]

By 10 min read

Evictions are Becoming More Difficult for Landlords

Housing Loss Preventing Advice Service “From Tuesday 1 August 2023, the new Housing Loss Prevention Advice Service (HLPAS) commences across England and Wales.

By 9 min read
Avoid these mistakes that buy-to-let landlords make 

Avoid these mistakes that buy-to-let landlords make 

Starting out as a buy-to-let landlord can be daunting. There’s lots of legal requirements, red tape, and a long list of things to get done before your tenant so much as moves in. Don’t be fooled, however, if you’re a seasoned landlord, nobody is safe from these common mistakes.  

By 13 min read
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Understanding UK Landlord Licensing Rules

Determining whether you need a license for your UK rental property isn’t always straightforward, as different areas of the country have different rules.

By 6 min read
What Do You Really Need To Know About Pest Control if You’re a UK Landlord blog

What Do You Really Need To Know About Pest Control if You’re a UK Landlord?

It’s one of those scenarios that landlords dread: an unexpected phone call, email or text from a tenant to deliver news of unwanted guests. Sometimes they’re furry; some have wings; while others are creepy and crawly. They can be really unpleasant and affect people’s health and happiness.

By 6 min read
The Landlord's Guide to Boiler Maintenance

The Landlord’s Guide to Boiler Maintenance

The boiler in your buy-to-let is more than just another appliance. It is essential for creating a safe and comfortable living environment for tenants. Considering boilers are among the most expensive appliances in a buy-to-let, it is also in the landlord’s best interests to know how to maintain it properly. 

By 8 min read

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