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The management of BTL properties, whether it's a modest collection of three units or a more sizable portfolio of fifteen, can...

A council is asking landlords to sign a document declaring they are letting safe and compliant properties. Dorset council has launched the...

The National Residential Landlords Association and the Tenancy Deposit Scheme have produced what they call a comprehensive spring cleaning guide for...

The government has indicated that the delayed publication of the latest How To Rent document is to be Friday March 24. The...

The government has delayed publication of the latest How To Rent document - it had been expected today.  The How to Rent...

Time is running out’ for building owners and managers to take action over fire door risk assessments under new Fire Safety...

Housing has always been one of the most sensitive political issues, meaning that legislation in this area is unusually sensitive to...

A controversial PropTech rental platform has issued a list of questions and issues to check when tenants rent from a landlord...

Households across the country are seeing their energy costs going up, so it is more important than ever that landlords do...

Some two thirds of tenants say they may struggle to pay their energy bills this winter - and almost as many...

A free service has been launched by the Nationwide to help landlords manage properties and get through the maze of laws and...

Home repairs service Rightio has provided a useful checklist of the hidden costs of being a landlord. Many seasoned hands will...

An interiors company claims a 10 point guide for private tenants will ensure they get all of their deposit back when...

A new app is targeting tenants and says it allows them “to sort any issues at the click of a button.” The...

An insurance company is offering a checklist for landlords - and indeed all property owners - to prepare their homes for...

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

The Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted the property sector in unprecedented ways. The impact has been immediate and widespread – hitting everyone...

Buy-to-let landlords hope that the housing market in England has embarked on a road to recovery after being given the green...

Many private landlords like to give Christmas cards to their tenants and some are even generous gift-givers, but are you?  Research shows...

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

Buy-to-let landlords should be aware that Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) inventory reports are not needed to comply with...

UK furniture brand, Happy Beds, surveyed 2,000 Brits to see what the common problems are that they face on moving in...

With more than 170 pieces of landlord legislation in place, property experts, Paul Shamplina and Kate Faulkner, have once again joined...

Parents with children at university may be considering whether it is worth buying them a property while they continue their education,...

End of tenancy cleaning is the single biggest cause of deposit deductions, which is why having a cleaning checklist to ensure...

Cooperation has been identified as key to improving standards in the private rented sector (PRS), according to a report by Kate Faulkner,...

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

If you are planning to add to your property portfolio, it is important to ensure that the property is gas safe. Here’s...

Burst pipes and blocked drains are a pain at the best of times, but with winter rapidly approaching, it is even...

From today, all BTL landlords in England with Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs), regardless of their start date, will need to comply...

Buy-to-let landlords need to prepare themselves for changes to the Section 21 Notice coming into force next week. On 1st October 2018,...

Having a cleaning checklist to ensure your property is in a good condition is important for both landlords and tenants. End of...

The government has launched new online information designed to help renters and landlords know their rights. The rental guides, published by the...

As a private landlord you are bound by specific housing legislation, which provide tenants with certain basic rights. From keeping your property...

The UK buy-to-let property market has witnessed some extensive changes over the last couple of years, making the market much more...

A number of buy-to-let landlords who failed to provide tenants with a copy of a ‘How to Rent’ guide – a...

GWlegal has launched a buy-to-let toolkit, available on its online case management system GWlive, as part of the company’s rebrand as...

Less than one in five landlords in England can legally issue section 21 notices in England, according to Cover4LetProperty.co.uk. The landlord insurance...

It is that time of year again! With a distinct chill in the air and dampness on the ground, the cold...

As the buy-to-let industry has grown, so too have the many rules and regulations involved with letting a property. Keeping up with...

When investing in buy-to-let, you can’t always be sure when the appliances and pipe work in the property were last serviced...

Buy-to-let landlords are currently in retreat in the property market, leaving many prospective first-time buyers, including many existing tenants, in a...

Demand for good quality rental homes continues to rise across all regions in Scotland, according to property consultancy Galbraith. With the PRS...

Buy-to-let landlords are being encouraged to improve the standard of their rental properties by keeping them free from damp, condensation and...

Having a cleaning checklist to ensure your property is in a good condition is essential for both landlords and tenants. Award-winning...

A number of landlords are unwittingly issuing incorrect Section 21 notices, resulting in thousands of pounds being wasted on aborted possession...

Stronger enforcement and streamlining of legislation in the private rental sector is urgently required to ensure the abolishment of what is in...

Understanding property licensing is not an easy task and that is why two drop-in sessions will be held by Peterborough City...

Considerably more must be done to help reduce the number of tenancy deposit disputes, despite the recent improvements recorded in the...

Two leading property experts, Paul Shamplina and Kate Faulkner, have joined forces to offer their blend of expertise in a one-day...

One of the country‘s leading rental sector analysts is warning that tax changes for landlords’ mortgage interest relief, and the imminent...