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Direct Line is highlighting the importance of residential landlords having their properties inspected regularly, with research revealing 83 per cent of...

One in eight tenants admit to letting out part or all of their rented property - and that rises to a...

One in nine holidaymakers say they have accidentally caused damage to a holiday home according to new research by Direct Line...

Failing social housing landlords could face unlimited fines and Ofsted-style inspections, under the Social Housing (Regulation) Bill being introduced into Parliament...

The house price inflation facing first time buyers is “frankly frightening” according to a new analysis which suggests typical FTB house...

Almost exactly a quarter of landlords questioned in a survey admit to being baffled by the constantly changing regulations surrounding the...

Almost three quarters of landlords have experienced an escape of water incident in their properties over the last five years, according...

A survey claims that 80 per cent of prospective tenants would consider energy efficiency as one of the critical items determining...

Direct Line Business Insurance has outlined seven tell-tale signs of cannabis cultivation, which it says is an increasing problem for landlords across...

An expert assessment of the average cost of damage caused by rogue tenants growing cannabis suggests landlords will typically pay almost...

A controversial survey by an insurance firm suggests almost half of landlords welcome the government’s new Model Tenancy Agreement which allows...

Research by an insurance firm has identified the high costs incurred by landlords on emergency call-outs. Whilst inevitably promoting the merits of...

A new survey suggests that one in five individual and multi-property landlords felt unprepared when they first started letting properties -...

Landlords thinking of letting property on a short-term let this summer are being urged to have the right insurance protection in...

InventoryBase Workstreams​ is a new innovative network module of InventoryBase that enables anyone to outsource property visits like inventory/check out reports...

With demand still far outstripping supply, buy-to-let remains an attractive asset class, but while the majority of landlords say they are...

There has been a notable increase in landlord insurance claims where properties have been damaged by people using them to grow...

Direct Line for Business has launched new landlord emergency cover, which includes call-out charges, costs for labour and materials up to...

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

Landlord licensing schemes are being introduced across England, while they are mandatory in Scotland and Wales, as local authorities attempt to...

As a new intake of students look forward to starting university, the Master Locksmiths Association (MLA) has issued new advice to...

There is still plenty of money to be made in buy-to-let, provided you invest in the right areas, according to new...

More than two thirds of UK renters have no plans to acquire a property, according to new research by landlord insurer...

Amid what is likely to be one of the coldest Februarys for a century the last thing you need – or...

With many landlords and letting agents now demanding tenant deposits equivalent to six weeks, many renters across the country are required...

Direct Line Group has announced that it has taken a 15% equity stake in Canopy, a rental market disruptor founded last...

With a high number of laws affecting buy-to-let landlords and changing frequently, it is now more important than ever to keep...

Landlords have identified what they believe to be London’s next buy-to-let hotspots, which includes the likes of Woodford, Leytonstone and Redbridge. North...

But-to-let landlords are a resilient bunch of people who continue to adopt a ‘positive’ attitude towards the private rented sector (PRS)...

To help safeguard landlords from losing out on rental income, Direct Line Landlord Insurance has launched a new rent guarantee product...

More than two thirds of private landlords have a good relationship with their tenants, according to the latest poll. A total of...

Well cared for central heating systems will help keep your rental properties warm and cosy. But be warned, fresh analysis by...

Total Landlord Insurance is warning landlords to be extra vigilant over the festive period as it reports a 14% year-on-year increase...

Televisions, boilers and even beds are incredibly among some of the larger items stolen by tenants in the North East of...

Almost a third of tenants in the private rented sector think it’s ‘fair game’ to keep items belonging to the landlord...

While we all know that it is important for all landlords to have a watertight legal contract in place to fall...

One in seven renters have broken one or more rules outlined in their tenancy agreement, while 11% of renters surveyed claimed...

A landlord who was jailed earlier this year after being found guilty of cultivating a cannabis crop of £75,000 in two...

Legal documents are a necessary requirement for landlords. From tenancy agreements, deposit protection schemes and demand for rent, making sure you...

A popular property radio show is to return to the airwaves on LBC later today, and will be broadcast every Thursday...

With an increasing numbers of rental properties being targeted by gangs of cannabis cultivators looking to house their criminal activities, it...

Landlords are being reminded to remain attentive when viewing or inspecting rental homes in order to weed out tenants that may...

With more people renting than in previous generations, buy-to-let can be extremely lucrative, but only if you avoid some major pitfalls. Your...

Tenants are now adopting a more short-term view on renting property, reflected in the average assured shorthold tenancy length which is...

Research by landlord insurance provider Direct Line for Business has revealed that one in 10 private landlords has no formal tenancy...

The Mortgage Credit Directive (MCD), could bar accidental landlords from switching to cheaper mortgage deals on affordability grounds. Many could be told...

A radio station is launching a new property programme with a focus on landlords.  New LBC programme ‘The Property Hour’ will be...

Do you know who’s living in your property? Maybe not, according to new research.   Direct Line for Business found that one in...

More than half (55%) of buy-to-let mortgage applicants are unaware of the impending changes to mortgage law, according to a survey. Accidental...

Landlord Action founder Paul Shamplina has teamed up with Direct Line for Business to create an advertorial video all about Right...

With temperatures plummeting in some areas of the country, landlords are being advised to make sure their boilers are in good...