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The average water bill has risen by 6% in England and Wales in recent days, which could see households having to...

The think tank Policy Connect is warning that landlords have reported that sub-standard carbon monoxide alarms are persistently available online, leaving...

Landlords, being key players in the housing sector, can make a significant impact by fostering a greener mindset among their tenants....

With 3.5 million UK adults planning major home improvements in 2024, an energy expert has shared seven adjustments that can properties more sustainable.  The...

A new council licensing scheme has been given the go ahead by the government. Peterborough council’s selective licensing scheme will be run...

New research shows that a significant number of buyers will pay more for a home with a good EPC rating. The study,...

Parents and pet owners are paying as much as £460 per month more for rent and bills, it’s claimed. The claim comes...

A fire and rescue service is urging tenants to know their rights when it comes to fire safety. Warwickshire Fire and Rescue...

Airbnb is linking up with private landlord agency OpenRent to offer reduced-price gas and boiler safety certificates. The short lets platform says...

The National Residential Landlords Association has launched a new partnership with electrical and telecoms retailer Currys Business.  It means that member landlords...

1. Extra mortgage costs While anyone who owns a property runs the risk of not being able to pay their mortgage, the...

With the cost-of-living crisis causing household bills to increase nationwide, many Britons are worried and concerned about the soaring energy prices...

The UK has long been a pioneer in terms of Net Zero goal setting, but many people across the nation remain...

Ahead of World Earth Day next week an expert has listed advice tips for holiday let owners to make their homes...

Instead of selling your current home and buying a new one, you could look at letting out your own home and...

A survey of landlords suggests that LED lighting is the most popular and effective way they choose to improve a property’s...

Repairs are a normal part of owning a home, and the costs can add up quickly.  Home warranties can help homeowners budget...

Here are five of the most common bad energy habits that people tend to overlook, and advice on how to fix...

When life is impossibly expensive, it’s not a surprise to see a rise in financial abuse. And to make matters worse,...

1. Prepare an information pack for new tenants to reduce maintenance cost - To avoid repair costs, landlords could create handy...

Comparison service Uswitch has created a new app which connects to a home smart meter - meaning, according to the firm,...

Many first-time landlords don’t know where to begin when deciding to take in a lodger. Money.co.uk has provided top tips: 1. Check...

Mendip District Council is warning landlords to comply with changes to Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations - or face a...

A league table has been drawn up of appliances most likely to break and trigger an insurance claim for landlords or...

Landlord Action is issuing a reminder to landlords of the importance of carrying out annual gas safety checks and a request...

Gas Safety Week, which begins today and continues until September 18, is going ahead as scheduled. Now in its 12th edition, it...

This week (September 12-18) marks the twelfth annual Gas Safety Week. All landlords renting properties with gas appliances have a legal duty...

Propertymark says that this, the 12th edition of Gas Safety Week, is an ideal opportunity for landlords to make sure they...

Gas Safety Week begins next Monday (September 12) and, in light of that, the team at Ideal Heating have provided some...

It may sound a small sum compared to many landlords’ experiences, but a new survey suggests a landlord spends an average...

Households are big emitters of greenhouse gases, accounting for 26 per cent of total emissions. With targets in place to improve...

In the drive for the UK to be net zero by 2050, residential landlords are facing costly green refurbishments.   Already, landlords...

Homes in the rental sector are more likely to have old and inefficient appliances for tenants to use in order to...

As the providers of housing for tenants, landlords are responsible for ensuring the property is safe for those living in it. Various...

Two tenants who were amongst a group of activists in a battle with their landlord have written in a left-wing journal...

London-focussed lettings agency Douglas & Gordon gives its rundown on what new landlords should know to get the most out of...

As a landlord, you will know and recognise that your inventory is one of the most important pieces of documentation that...

Birmingham’s Labour controlled council is writing to Housing Secretary Michael Gove for consent to apply a new licensing scheme over 25...

Nobody wants to have to end a tenancy with deductions from a tenancy deposit! Here we share our expert tips for landlords to pass...

A landlord has been fined for failing to ensure that gas fittings, appliances and associated flues were checked for safety. Edinburgh Sheriffs...

A lettings sector trade body is calling for action now by landlords and agents ahead of laws extending the need for...

For landlords looking to find tenants fast, London-based lettings agency Douglas & Gordon has put together a 12 tip guide to ensure landlords have a smooth letting process – perfect for...

For landlords, finding a tenant for a property can be challenging. Today, people expect modern, high quality, clean appliances as standard...

A lettings platform claims a substantial number of tenants spend over £1,000 on decorating their landlord’s property.  Flatshare platform SpareRoom claims that...

Harry Roberts, managing director of My Favourite Cottages, outlines how holiday homes can be made more sustainable. Earlier this month, world leaders...

The government has announced that carbon monoxide alarms must be fitted in all private rental properties with fixed appliances such as...

A landlord has been fined and sentenced to a 12-month community order for failing to maintain gas appliances at a rental...

Tell us about your role. I am the Customer Service Technology Group Manager at BSH (group brands include Bosch, NEFF and Siemens)...

The National Residential Landlords Association has agreed a new commercial partnership with online electrical retailer AO.  This new partnership means that AO...

Home appliances are often an area that can be overlooked when it comes to finalising kitchen designs, but having quality machines...

Rik Smith, Head of Tenant Services at Goodlord, outlines in this tips piece how agents can support tenants with rising energy...

An agency says its bizarre list of items left behind by departing tenants shows how many renters actually appear to keep pets...

Campaigning charity Shelter has made a shocking attack on landlords, claiming many of them are acting illegally. It claims 45 per cent...

It’s Gas Safety Week and supplier Ideal Heating has produced five top tips for landlords. - 1. Check your appliances for warning signs -...

Landlords appear to be well ahead of the game when it comes to carbon monoxide detectors. For around six years it’s been...

A letting agent who campaigns against rogue landlords says the government has “no idea” how many convictions there have been regarding...

The people behind a new smart system for controlling electric heating and household appliances claim it has the potential to save...

Landlord Today readers will be more than aware that legal changes happen often these days, and it can be understandably challenging...

A cloud-based property management platform aimed at landlords has secured over £1m in addition funding. In its own words, Lofti’s platform will...

The Association of Residential Landlords Association - part of Propertymark - has issued guidance to first time landlords letting out property.  Check...

The spring market in Florida is white-hot at the moment, rivalling the increasing temperatures across the state as people begin their...

A serial-offender landlord has been fined for putting tenants at serious harm from fire and exposing them to substandard and dangerous conditions. Nilendu...

As a landlord, there may be times when you face boiler issues and tenants asking you to resolve problems. It is...

Faulty appliances cause an average of 43 fires a week in England alone, according to an electrical product platform. Research by Electrical Direct...

A landlord has been sentenced for failing to maintain gas appliances at a rental property in accordance with the law. Swansea magistrates’...

Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms - a critical issue for landlords in light of recent legislation - are back in the...

A London council has confirmed its right to refuse licenses to criminal landlords - even reformed ones. A story in the East...

There may be new and stricter legal requirements on the way for private landlords with regards to carbon monoxide alarm installation...

Technology colossus Samsung has teamed up with a Build To Rent provider to create what it calls “next generation neighbourhoods” of...

Virtual viewings are on the increase according to a new study by the UK's technology-led estate agent, Purplebricks, with one in six buyers...

Periodic inspections of your property are just as important for landlords as the inventory check at the start of the tenancy....

As all those responsible for managing property will be only too aware, landlords have many obligations under the laws and regulations...

With new regulations and rules now in place for landlords, our in-house property experts outline their 10 essential safety requirements for...

Gas Safety Week is an annual event, that took place 14-20 September in 2020 and aims to raise awareness of gas safety...

A council has prosecuted a local landlord for failing to safeguard the health, safety and welfare of his tenants. Eastleigh council took...

Landlords are being reminded this week that they are responsible for the safety of their tenants, as part of Gas Safety...

New regulations on electrical safety standards for private rented accommodation have come into effect. Here is what landlords need to know. The ‘Electrical...

Scarborough Council has approved the introduction of a compulsory selective licensing scheme in parts of Scarborough’s Weaponness and Ramshill ward.  The decision...

New regulation introduced yesterday could see unscrupulous landlords fined up to £30,000 if they do not comply with the rules.  Under the...

A buy-to-let landlord has been sentenced after failing to maintain gas appliances at a rental property he owns in Plymouth.  Plymouth Crown...

Whether you’re a first-time landlord or a seasoned one looking to build your portfolio, you will need to consider how you...

With the private rented sector continuing to expand, landlords must work hard to get ahead of the competition and attract suitable...

Following last week's announcement by the Welsh government that it plans to introduce new regulations to combat carbon monoxide poisoning, here are a...

Student property remains one of the most lucrative investments available to landlords, with sky-high double-digit yields currently on offer in many...

Britain has faced terrible flooding this year. Floods and other property emergency can take minutes to occur and years to remedy....

There is growing uncertainty over where the responsibilities of private sector tenants and their landlords meet, according to a study by...

To mark Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, landlords are being reminded that they have a legal obligation to keep tenants safe by...

A high number of people are at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning this winter as they do not have a CO...

Private landlords have long been expected to keep their properties to a reasonable standard, but up until fairly recently what this...

Many people are at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, particularly if they do not have a CO alarm in their property.  UK...

Landlords are being reminded that they are responsible for the safety of their tenants ahead of Gas Safety Week. The annual event,...

Boilers can be expensive to repair, but they can be even more costly to replace. To help ensure that you keep...

Thousands of households, including many of those renting privately, could still be at risk from faulty Whirlpool tumble dryers as the...

New technology has been launched in an attempt to improve gas safety accountability in the private rental sector. The existing system makes...

A third of adults do not check if the engineer working on their property’s gas appliances is doing so legally, according...

Nearly half of tenants in the UK claim to have suffered health problems and injury as a direct result of conditions...

From Monday, landlords will be able to apply for an early bird discount for Scarborough Borough Council’s new selective licensing scheme,...

The cost of repairing a faulty boiler currently stands at about 60% more than the average UK monthly rent, according to...

Buy-to-let landlords will soon be able to apply for an early bird discount for Scarborough Borough Council’s new selective licensing scheme,...

One in three Brits are at risk of from carbon monoxide poisoning this winter as they do not have a CO...