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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...

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...

The National Residential Landlords Association has given the sector five top tips to improve home security - marking October as Home...

Despite another national lockdown seemingly on the horizon, the property market remains resilient, with the stamp duty holiday and other initiatives...

With the weather taking a turn for the worse in recent days, buy-to-let landlords who own properties with gardens would do...

As has been broadcast widely in the news the government has been going to extraordinary lengths to enforce their message that...

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

Imagine if you could make the properties that you are currently trying to let look larger, brighter, cleaner, warmer, more homely,...

ARLA Propertymark has compiled some fresh advice and top tips for those starting to think about their living circumstances and renting...

Back in 1940, when this country was again fighting a ruthless enemy, albeit of a very different kind to now, Winston...

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

With the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) coming into play last year, it's now more important than ever to ensure the...

Investing in the buy-to-let sector is one of the most lucrative ways to make money. There are a number of things to...

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

Proposals by the main political parties, including the Tory government, to scrap Section 21 notices to evict tenants could potentially pave...

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

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

With the temperature plummeting across the UK, there are several weather warnings in place over the next few days, and some...

With the weather taking a turn for the worse in recent weeks, buy-to-let landlords would do well to ensure their properties are winter-ready before...

For landlords looking to protect their rental properties this winter, here are some top tips, as well as hints on how...

With winter fast approaching the cold weather can be more than a discomfort for tenants. To help things run smoothly in your...

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,...

The Airbnb revolution has widely changed perceptions of short lets, opening up a potentially lucrative market for buy-to-let investors.  For landlords, short...

The letting agent you instruct for your buy-to-let property could have a major impact on your landlord experience. While a decent letting...

Damp problems can be a serious concern in any home. Not only are they unwelcoming, but they are also unhealthy, and...

With the slump in house price growth in London slowing, a growing number of property investors believe that now is a...

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

Demand for good quality rental homes continues to grow, but with the latest figures from NHS Digital revealing that there were...

We all know that investing in a buy-to-let (BTL) property is a huge responsibility, but for those of you who are...

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

Estate agents, property surveyors, interior decorators, an online services marketplace and other housing experts have teamed up to reveal home renovations...

Property expert and entrepreneur Gill Fielding has been investing in property for several decades; long before the term ‘property investor’ was...

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

A new series of Academy events across the country designed to educate landlords and letting agents on the ins and outs...

With the property market in a state of flux, even the traditional rental market appears to be cooling a little, particularly...

It is estimated that buildings produce nearly half of this country’s carbon emissions - almost double that of cars and planes. The...

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

Many people invest in property or sign up to investment club arrangements, which are not uncommon in the industry, but sometimes it...

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...

With temperatures set to drop over the next few days, it is important that landlords check whether they have protection for...

When you rent out property you may have to pay tax. But the rules on paying tax on rental income can...

Christmas is almost upon us once again and for many people, that means they are now making plans to go and...

Winter is now very definitely here and the weather is only going to get harsher, possibly a lot harsher, before spring...

Letting a home can be an intimidating task if you’re doing it for the first time. You may have deliberately entered...

As winter approaches, landlords and other property owners need to take the right measures to prepare their properties against the cold...

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

While the UK weather continues to defy all expectation, with scorching temperatures raging across the country, the rental market in London...

Many landlords consider family tenants the Holy Grail with recent research by the National Landlords Association (NLA) revealing that properties rented...

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

By anyone's standards, it’s a tough time to be a landlord. With Brexit just around the corner, a sluggish housing market,...

Despite changes to tax relief for residential landlords, buy-to-let remains a popular choice, supported by record-low mortgage borrowing rates, solid demand...

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

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

There are plenty of changes that you could make to ensure 2018 is more profitable, with Simple Landlords Insurance advising buy-to-let...

With less than three months until the new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) are introduced in April 2018, Mike Feely of...

Tenants that have nothing but respect and praise for their landlords are the sort of tenants that are likely to be...

Auction rooms across the UK are often filled with property investors, including many buy-to-let landlords, looking to buy property, ensuring that...

As we prepare ourselves for the New Year, the chances are you, along with plenty of other people, have big plans for...

A number of landlords are leaving themselves wide open to legal claims of retaliatory eviction and property disrepair by failing to...

Dealing with tenant disputes is one of the biggest challenges landlords must overcome, and can sometimes prove both expensive and time-consuming...

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

Landlords are being warned of the dangers of unsafe gas appliances this Gas Safety Week. The seventh annual Gas Safety Week currently...

A number of buy-to-let landlords are turning their attention to student housing, which is regarded by many property investors as a...

From the 1st April 2018, it will be unlawful to rent a property which breaches the requirement for a minimum energy...

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...

Maintaining your property is one of the most important aspects of being a homeowner or landlord, and that includes giving your...

Despite the anti-landlord policies adopted by the government, many investors continue to be drawn to the buy-to-let market as the returns...

The anti-landlord policies adopted by the government has had an adverse impact on private landlords, especially the smaller players, over the...

The school summer holidays are almost here and there is a good chance that your tenants may be heading abroad for...

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

Rent arrears are a real concern for a number of landlords across the UK, especially as it can have a significant...

If you fail to take action to ensure that your rental properties comply with the new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES)...

The National Landlords Association (NLA) has announced that it is launching two new training courses for all landlords next month. The ‘Planning...

First it was the change in Stamp duty and Landlord Taxation taking a large chunk of Investors out of the buying...

The vast majority of landlords are unable to identify a fake passport when presented with one leaving them vulnerable to fraudsters...

The 2015 Energy Efficiency Regulations, passed in March 2015, set out minimum energy efficiency standards (MEES) for England and Wales. These...

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

With blizzard-like conditions set to cover the UK in snow this weekend, buy-to-let landlords are being advised to prepare their properties...

With the new EPC changes coming into force in April 2018, landlords should already be considering which energy efficient measures to...

Damage caused by storms, burst pipes and from break-ins were listed in a report earlier this year as the primary reasons that...

Investing in property at auction is a popular choice for many buy-to-let landlords as there are some good bargains to be...

John Warburton, director of Belvoir Leamington Spa, reveals some simple steps to investing in a successful student let. Providing properties for students...

Auctions are a great way to add to a buy-to-let portfolio, with a wide range of bargains often going under the...

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

Suzy Hershman, Head of Dispute Resolution for mydeposits, covers her top tips for preparing your dispute evidence If I had a £1 for...

With the manically busy September and October periods in the letting market rapidly approaching, which marks the start of the academic...

The most lucrative university cities in the UK, based on house prices, rents and growth in local housing markets, have been...

Our latest infographic shows figures of how the majority of deposits are repaid at the end of tenancy and goes into...

When renting out a property, most landlords choose to take a deposit from their tenant prior to the tenancy starting. The...

When you’re letting out your property, you don’t have to pay a high street letting agent hundreds, or even thousands of...

Daniel Hill, managing director of Multi-Let UK, explains how you could build and manage a profitable HMO portfolio. Recent research fromMortgages...

With student housing becoming an increasingly popular investment in recent years, Mish Liyanage at the Mistoria Group explains how you could...

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

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