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The spring market in Florida is white-hot at the moment, rivalling the increasing temperatures across the state as people begin their...

As a landlord, there may be times when you face boiler issues and tenants asking you to resolve problems. It is...

In this article, the experts at Good Move give their top tips for dealing with damp in your home. Damp is something...

A comparison website is warning owners to check whether their insurance policies cover damage from extreme weather events such as the...

With unusually cold weather even by winter standards expected later this month, Aviva has issued guidance for landlords and other home...

Insecure tenancies, poor housing conditions and overcrowding lead to health problems and worsen risks in the pandemic, a think tank claims. The...

Landlords considering taking advantage of the government’s new Green Homes Grant are being warned of a surge in cowboy building works. Sheffield...

Tell us about Airthings, why it was established, the products and what problem they were coming to solve? Airthings was established in...

Lettings agents’ group ARLA Propertymark has issued a seven point guide for landlords as winter approaches. The guide ensures the points are...

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

Student property will remain a very profitable asset class giving robust return despite the existing disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic,...

Demand for rental homes with outdoor space has surged in recent weeks as a result of the existing coronavirus lockdown, according...

The weather is set to get warmer as we head into the Easter weekend, but people will not be making the...

Living without outdoor space is proving a real challenge for many people during the current coronavirus lockdown, which will largely explain...

The UK Short Term Accommodation Association’s (STAA) is lobbying the government for an emergency support package to help the short-term rental...

The property market had enjoyed a boost thanks to the outcome of the general election in December, but now the market faces...

The severe weather that brought heavy rain and strong winds across the UK and flooded hundreds of properties this month is estimated...

Whether you’re a first-time landlord or a seasoned one looking to build your portfolio, you will need to consider how you...

Britain's mild start to the new year is set to come to end next week as a Nordic blast will hit...

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...

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

These days, renting isn’t just for younger adults, but it’s probably fair to say that younger adults are natural renters. It’s...

A number of homeowners, including buy-to-let landlords, across the UK are already thinking about winter despite the recent stifling temperatures with...

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

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

Hostmaker, which specialises in managing London properties put on to Airbnb and other short-let platforms, has apologised for causing controversy over...

Scotland’s rental market continued to go from strength to strength, with the average rental property north of the border generating a...

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

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

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

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

Five homeless people will be offered a house to live in over the festive period, thanks to a landlord in Liverpool. Compassionate...

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...

There has been a notable increase in the number of people wanting to step off the property ladder and rent in...

Fire safety knowledge in the private rented sector has improved over the past 12 months but there is still significant room...

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

Britain’s biggest and arguably most contentious buy-to-let landlord increased rents on hundreds of homes within an hour of the Bank of...

The Bank of England’s decision to raise the interest rate yesterday, from 0.5% to 0.75%, will increase the interest costs of...

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

Principality Building Society has cut the rate on its five-year buy-to-let mortgage product at 75% loan-to-value by 0.1% to 2.75%, making...

For the next five days, the grounds of the Royal Hospital in SW3 will be home to the world’s most prestigious...

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

There has been a reported surge in calls from landlords whose investment properties were damaged by the ‘Beast from the East’...

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

There has been a sharp rise in the number of people wanting to step off the property ladder and rent in...

Paul Cooney's sales team has had a flying start. Opened only six months ago and modelled on Horton and Garton's successful...

The government’s decision to introduce a number of measures to curb the growth of private landlords has prompted concern that the buy-to-let...

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

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

Having long provided mega double-digit returns for investors, investment in buy-to-let has outperformed all major asset classes in recent years. But...

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

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

One of Britain’s largest housebuilders has warned of a sharp decline in demand caused by Brexit uncertainty and the government’s outright...

Storms and floods wreaked havoc across much of southern England last week, leaving a number of homes and businesses damaged, and...

There has been a notable increase in the number of people wanting to step off the property ladder and rent in...

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

One of the more out-there broadband stories came to light last week, namely the battle for satellite internet. Elon Musk, the...