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Everything Landlords Need to Know about HMO Licences

HMO licences were introduced as part of the Housing Act 2004. They came into being as a way to protect people living in shared houses, which were often overcrowded with poor fire safety measures in place. 

By 8 min read
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Surge in Rental Demand in UK Cities

New data from Howsy suggests that demand for rental accommodation has risen by 13% in major UK cities.

By 2 min read

Online vs. High Street Letting Agents

Letting agents provide a valuable service to landlords. Managing one property with long-term tenants isn’t too difficult. Once you have several properties; it can easily become a full-time job. These days, landlords can choose between online letting agents and their traditional high street counterparts. Both have their pros and cons, so in this article, we’ll […]

By 8 min read
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Buy to Let Houses vs. Flats – Which One is the Best Investment for Landlords?

There has been a rise in landlord property investment. In part this was due to an increase in investment activity during the start of the pandemic. As an SDLT exemption was put in place on properties worth up to £500k (which ended in March 2021), many investors took this as an opportunity to expand their […]

By 11 min read
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Landlords Suffering as the Pandemic Rages On

Landlords and tenants have been struggling since the pandemic hit. A mix of job losses and a moratorium on evictions has respectively cost landlords and tenants dearly. Data published by a lettings platform shows that in 70% of areas, the average rent has fallen since the country entered lockdown. 

By 2 min read

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The 6-Month Eviction Ban Is Nearly Over

Unless the government throws another last-minute spanner in the works, from 20th September 2020, landlords can start serving eviction notices once again. From Monday 21st, the courts will reopen, and cases will once again be heard. There will be a significant backlog to get through before things revert to normal.

By 2 min read
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Is Evicting a Tenant a Thing of the Past for Private Landlords?

On Friday 28th August (bank holiday weekend) Government announced major changes to the eviction process for private landlords in England which have left many landlords asking: “Will I ever get rid of my bad tenant?”

By 9 min read
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The Landlord Obligation to Give Tenancy Terms in Writing

It is possible to enter into a verbal, legally binding contract to rent a residential property. This might not be advisable though. In this post, Thomas Taylor a legal expert from our partner Net Lawman explains what you should know about your obligation to form a written tenancy.

By 4 min read

How to Manage Multiple Users in Landlord Vision

Being able to collaborate using online tools is more important than ever. Managing properties is no exception. Here you can find out how to create multiple users and adjust permissions so everyone can find what they need. Team work makes the dream work!…

By 2 min read
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Getting Eviction Ready Part 2 – Navigating the Post Moratorium Evictions Terrain

Welcome to part two of the getting eviction ready series where we continue our eviction journey. Navigating the post moratorium eviction terrain can be an uphill task. In this article, we skilfully trek the eviction terrain together as we provide answers to the questions you, as landlords have raised. 

By 4 min read
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A Self Management Checklist for Landlords

Self-managing a property saves landlords money, but it’s not for everyone. There is a lot to think about and the penalties for forgetting crucial parts of the process can be steep. As with many things in life, being organised is essential. To help you get started, here is a checklist of must-do tasks.

By 10 min read

Getting Eviction Ready -Part 1 -Understanding The New Eviction Rules

The eviction landscape has become dark and dreary for landlords. The future seems bleak, with no hope of light in sight. The terrain has become particularly treacherous due to the increasing changes to the eviction rules, procedures, and timescales. Timescales as in when it will become permissible to evict a tenant, the lifespan of the […]

By 4 min read
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Landlords Struggle as Eviction Ban Extended

A change in law means landlords must give tenants six months’ notice when serving an eviction notice to tenants. The government says this will give tenants extra time to find somewhere else to live over the winter.

By 2 min read
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A Guide To Self Storage For Landlords

Self storage is a service wherein individuals, households, and businesses are provided with clean and secure private storage spaces, which they may use to keep old furniture, unused appliances, seasonal clothing and equipment, and much more. 

By 7 min read

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