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Following a spate of fires in rental properties a home insurance expert is warning people of the hidden fire threat of...

If you're thinking of investing in a holiday home this year, there can be a lot to consider. From gathering insight to...

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

If you live in a rented home, you’ll know the struggles of wanting to make your home feel like your own...

A trade body says inventories are set to play an increasingly important role in the private rental sector as fire regulations...

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

The Hargreaves Lansdown business consultancy is forecasting a 10.4 per cent drop in house prices from their peak, to take place...

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

The new academic year is just around the corner, so many landlords will be thinking about student housing sector to diversify...

Bringing your pup on holiday is becoming more popular than ever. And with studies finding that ‘dog-friendly’ was one of the...

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

With over 40 million Airbnb users across Europe and the US, and approximately 250,000 listings in the UK alone, the short-term...

A new survey has painted a daunting picture of how much it may cost a landlord to remedy damage from pets. Amidst...

With over 40m Airbnb users across Europe and the US, and approximately 250,000 listings in the UK alone, the short-term accommodation...

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...

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 UK Muslim charity National Zakat Foundation has introduced a Covid Recovery Scheme to support tenants at risk of eviction. The charity...

A supplier to the niche Build To Rent sector claims new research shows private rental tenants happy to pay a premium...

If you are furnishing your long-term let or holiday let, a new guide to the best value second hand furniture may...

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

Whilst 24% of adults have welcomed a new pet into their home since March 2020, or are planning to before Easter...

Britain’s holiday rental market is preparing for a busy year ahead, as many travellers are expected to opt for staycations over...

Who are you? My name is Benjamin Hall and I’m the Founder and Managing Director of LOFT. What services does LOFT provide? LOFT delivers...

The Property Investor & Homebuyer Show, the UK’s most comprehensive property exhibition, takes place at London ExCeL in April – 3 &...

Tenants sometimes complain their property is damp and mouldy, and request that their landlord take action to address the problem. Landlords,...

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

The Property Investor & Homebuyer Show, one of the UK’s most comprehensive property exhibitions, takes place at London ExCeL today and...

Void periods are one of landlords’ most dreaded occurrences. This is because you are not only failing to collect rental income,...

The holiday rental market in this country looks set for another busy summer as the weak pound persuades millions to opt for...

The Property Investor & Homebuyer Show, the UK’s most comprehensive property exhibition, takes place at London ExCeL tomorrow and Saturday and...

Many renters are relatively flexible in terms of the area that they are willing to live in, but there are plenty...

As a landlord, it goes without saying that you must keep the property you provide your tenants with safe and free...

The Property Investor & Homebuyer Show, the UK’s most comprehensive property exhibition, takes place at London ExCeL tomorrow and Saturday and...

A dirty property has been identified as the most off-putting factor for people looking for a new home to rent. New figures...

Buy-to-let landlords are being urged to check the small print in their building insurance to ensure that their building insurance covers...

There is a lot for landlords to consider when letting a property and what is required often relates to the date...

A London-based sales and letting agent has launched an Airbnb interior styling service that it hopes will enable more buy-to-let landlords...

A landlord has been fined almost £1,300 for dumping rubbish at the rear of his rental property in Grays. Ardon Jardine, who...

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

Finding a tenant for your property is more of an art than a science. It has, in a sense, got a...

It is that time of year again when landlords and letting agents start receiving numerous telephone calls from tenants complaining about...

The Property Investor & Homebuyer Show, the UK’s most comprehensive property exhibition, takes place at London ExCeL this week – 7...

Investors, landlords and property enthusiasts will descend on London's ExCel on October 7 and 8 for the annual Property Investor &...

For a long time, fair wear and tear has been a grey area for landlords and letting agents alike; this is...

A tax body has warned that flood-hit landlords could come a cropper when new rules about tax relief on expenditure by...

The government’s attack on the buy-to-let sector means 9% of potential investors have cancelled their plans to buy property while around...

Landlords should wait to replace furniture in let properties until 6 April 2016 when the 10% wear and tear allowance is...

Almost half (47%) of landlords will be affected by the removal of the annual wear and tear allowance, according to new...

HMRC has revealed the scope of its proposed changes to the wear and tear allowance, as announced in George Osborne’s budget...

There’s no denying that choosing to invest in buy-to-let property can be a great way to make a profit and as...