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Landlords play a crucial role in providing safe and comfortable housing for tenants while also managing rental properties effectively. Staying informed...

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

Online rental platform Lettingaproperty is telling landlords to take a strategic approach to property management in 2024, to help tnavigate legislative...

New research from lettings agency Benham and Reeves has shown that while net rental yields have increased over the last year,...

Insurance broker Gallagher is launching a policy for student accommodation providers with insurance cover against damage to their properties. Traditional landlord insurance...

The priority for the majority of landlords is rental income that is paid on time, but there is also the priority...

Having insurance is a sensible way to protect yourself as a landlord against the financial cost of damage or liability claims....

Landlord insurance provider Simply Business claims that new research shows subsidence claims doubling last year and hitting their peak in August...

An insurance firm has identified locations which, according to current portal listings, have the highest proportion of dog-friendly rental properties. The league...

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

As energy prices and the cost of living continue to rise, property owners are searching for ways to reduce their energy...

London continues to dominate the list of the most attractive cities for buy to let investment for the second year running. Data...

A survey by industry supplier CIA Landlord Insurance has analysed the comparative costs of traditional renting and Airbnb in major world...

Landlord numbers may have dropped in recent months but a longer term analysis shows the reverse. Total Landlord Insurance analysed the current...

There’s been a drop in the proportion of landlord insurance claims actually paid out. Data from Total Landlord Insurance suggests that the...

Landlord insurance claims increased 13 per cent during the pandemic, with malicious tenant damage among the fastest growing causes of a...

A landlord insurance company has identified the three most common reasons for landlords submitting a claim. The 10 most common reasons for...

A council is offering a £3,000 cash incentive to any landlord of a three or four bedroom property available for immediate...

So the heatwave is over - well, at least this week's heatwave is over. But who would bet against another with...

Simply Business is one of the UK’s biggest providers of small business and landlord insurance. Insuring over 350,000 landlords has given...

A new survey claims to show the rent differences between furnished and unfurnished homes to let in various cities. For example London...

The number of households taking lodgers has declined in recent years according to new research. The number of homes taking one lodger...

New data highlights an increase of 37 per cent in demand for landlord insurance in the first quarter of 2022, compared...

A new survey from an experienced company in the private rental sector has revealed shocking findings about what landlords really think...

An industry study suggests that landlords without insurance risk are losing as much as 45 per cent of their annual rental...

A new study has compiled a league table of the best cities in the UK for investment in student accommodation. CIA Landlord...

A surprising call has come from a major industry supplier - it wants landlords to set up standing orders with their...

Covid-19 has undoubtedly shifted the way new landlords will be looking to invest in 2022, and our ranking makes it clear...

Insurance company CIA landlord has prepared a league table of the most and least profitable locations for buy to let landlords. It’s...

A new study of over 2,000 landlords reveals that only a quarter of them instruct agents to fully manage their investment properties...

As a landlord, it’s vital to conduct periodic inspections throughout each tenancy to ensure that the condition of your rental property...

If you have recently entered the buy-to-let market for the first time, here are a few tips to help you ensure...

More than 800 landlords have been surveyed to establish where they feel offer the best buy-to-let investment opportunities in 2020.  The study,...

A quarter of private landlords plan to sell at least one property this year in the face of lower profits, according...

Hamilton Fraser has announced the launch of its own in-house deposit alternative brand, Ome.  The new product, which is the latest to...

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

Hamilton Fraser Total Landlord Insurance has been crowned ‘Best Landlord Insurance Provider’ at the Insurance Choice Awards. The insurance provider beat tough...

A new campaign to find “Britain’s Most Beautiful Garden” has been launched by Just Landlords, with entrants competing to win a...

The children are off school, which means the summer break has officially begun and people are gearing up for the holidays....

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

Private landlords have praised a new scheme in Hertsmere, which offers financial incentives and support for those looking to rent out...

The government’s proposal to scrap Section 21 of the 1988 Housing Act is likely to deter many people from investing in...

Portico has expanded its client offering with the launch of Portico Finance, a mortgage broker and protection service, designed to offer...

ARLA Propertymark has compiled some top tips aimed at novice landlords that some experienced buy-to-let landlords may also find useful. Peter Savage,...

Who are you?  Paul Shamplina What does it say on your business card? Founder and Director of Landlord Action and Brand Ambassador of...

It may now be more than three months since thousands of households in Wales were faced with severe flooding in October...

Nominations for the ATLAS (Accreditation & Training for Landlords and Agents Service) and LLAS (London Landlord Accreditation Scheme) Awards 2019 are now open...

The organisers of the National Landlord Investment Show have announced the shortlist for the 2018 National LIS Awards. The team at Landlord...

Hamilton Fraser Total Landlord Insurance has scooped the ‘Best Landlord Insurance Provider’ for the second consecutive year at the Insurance Choice...

Here at Just Landlords, we understand the importance of property portfolios receiving a bit of TLC now and again. We may...

The scorching heatwave across much of the country means that now more than ever, landlords really must attend to seasonal maintenance...

Landlord Today is a proud media partner of the National LIS Awards, brought to you by the organisers of the National...

Can claiming on your landlord insurance be a false economy? In some cases the answer appears to be yes, particularly when...

Often the best way for a landlord to protect themselves, their property and indeed their tenants is to take out appropriate...

When a landlord rented out a property in a quiet residential area in Plymouth Hoe last year, he had little cause...

Some people are simply not interested in owning their own home, as reflected by new research revealing that 16% of private...

Whether you are a first-time landlord or have let properties before, there are a number of factors to consider in order...

Loyalty programmes are popping up in every corner of the retail space, and that is because businesses understand the importance of...

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

As a landlord you will undoubtedly be aware that you are responsible for the safety of your tenants, and that includes...

But-to-let landlords are adapting to ongoing restrictions to tax relief on buy-to-let mortgage interest, with almost half of all landlords having...

Fresh research carried out by Usurv on behalf of landlord insurance specialists Cover4LetProperty reveals that for 88% of renters, the cost...

Being a student landlord can be an attractive proposition especially in an area with a high student population which has the...

More than 100 private landlords have now signed up to the Cheshire West and Chester Council Private Landlord Service. The council run...

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

With almost 5.8 million households expected to be living in private rented accommodation within four years as homeownership and social renting...

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

As a buy-to-let property owner, the last thing you want is for your investment to be sitting empty. But it’s not...

Alan Boswell Group’s Steve Cox tells us a bit more about himself, and why the company’s landlord insurance is market-leading. Tell us...

As a landlord, you should know exactly who a potential tenant is before you hand over the keys to your property...

Living next to inconsiderate neighbours can be a nightmare, but letting to bad tenants can prove costly. Investing in the private rented...

What does it say on your business card? Luke Burton Sales and Marketing Director, Rent4sure Who is Rent4sure? Rent4sure, is an established tenant referencing company. We provide...

Rent4sure made history last week when they helped their one millionth tenant move property. The tenant referencing company, which now helps over...

Private renting policy changes will undoubtedly challenge many private landlords, and could even drive some small buy-to-let investors out of the...

Landlord obligations can be difficult. Electrical safety, fire safety, deposit protection, licensing and consent, the list is endless - leaving some...

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

Almost a quarter of buy-to-let landlords blame delays by tenants informing them about maintenance issues in their homes for resulting in...

Four out of five buy-to-let landlords believe that client money protection (CMP) should be made compulsory when they use a letting...

More than half of all tenants in the private rented sector tend to stay in their rented accommodation for five years...

Berkeley Alexander has launched a new buy-to-let landlord insurance that not only helps more landlords properly protect themselves and their investment...

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

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

Landlords that make insurance claims could see the cost of their cover increase by as much as 20%, even if it...

If you rent out a property, then you need to ensure you have specialist landlord insurance in place. Things can go...

In what is a welcome change to the landlord bashing articles often featured in the media, the Daily Mirror and Daily...

High property prices and a  lack of affordable homes continues to lock many would-be buyers out of the property market leaving...

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...

Tenants in London are paying an average of 7.7% more for new tenancies compared to this time last year. The figure comes...

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

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

Navigating your way through the landlord world can sometimes be tricky, with so many things to consider. Here at HomeLet we...

An estimated 400,000 landlords in the UK (29%) have had their property damaged by tenants in the last 12 months, according...

As a landlord, you know the risks associated with owning a property, and you therefore know that it’s essential to make...

For landlords, the importance of purchasing quality insurance cover can never be underestimated.   Unfortunately, standard home buildings or content policies don’t...

Our comparison tool creates new insight for landlords. When choosing a letting agent or utilities supplier it’s vital to be able to...

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