By Graham Norwood
The letting agents’ trade body has released guidance on how...
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Tips for landlords to keep their properties occupied year-round
By Graham Norwood
The Hunters lettings agency has set out tips for landlords...
Everything first time landlords need to know - new guide
By Graham Norwood
ARLA Propertymark, the letting agents’ main trade body, has prepared...
Practical tips to help landlords go green, from lettings agency chief
By Graham Norwood
A prominent lettings agency chief says tenants are becoming more...
House of Commons issues summary of Covid help for landlords, tenants
By Graham Norwood
It’s almost exactly a year since Britain went into its...
This is how landlords who buy can beat the stamp duty holiday chaos
By Graham Norwood
Specialist buy to let broker Mortgages for Business says landlords...
The 10 biggest mistakes a landlord could make (according to a bank)
By Graham Norwood
It might be thought that banks have made significant mistakes...
Advice to landlords on changes to Electrical Safety Standards
By Graham Norwood
A lettings agency is issuing general guidance to the landlord...
How to navigate the deposit dispute maze - tips from the experts
By Graham Norwood
The Deposit Protection Service has given its six top tips...
Advice for landlords on how to reduce deposit dispute risk
By Graham Norwood
Newly released data shows precisely what subjects lead to deposit...
Landlords urged to switch to smart meters as tenants spend time at home
By Graham Norwood
A leading utilities supplier to the rental sector says landlords...
Beast from the East? Tips for landlords facing possible cold weather
By Graham Norwood
With unusually cold weather even by winter standards expected later...
Mould? Oh that’s the landlord’s responsibility, say most tenants
By Graham Norwood
Two thirds of people who have experienced mould are tenants...
Council warns landlords against illegal extensions after issuing £375k in fines
By Marc Da Silva
Buy-to-let landlords in Walthamstow, north east London, have been ordered...
More than £1.7bn worth of unclaimed property lying vacant
By Marc Da Silva
There is currently around £1.744bn worth of unclaimed property lying...
Eviction ban extension could leave landlords facing two years without rent
By Marc Da Silva
Buy-to-let landlords could be facing up to two years without...
How does the government’s Green Homes Grant work?
By Marc Da Silva
With just a few weeks remaining until the opening of...
Shelter demands ‘extra powers to stop renters being evicted’
By Marc Da Silva
Shelter is calling for greater protection for renters facing financial...
Recent rental boom could see a spike in number of electrical checks
By Marc Da Silva
Buy-to-let landlords and letting agents could be required to process...
Top universities for buy-to-let revealed
By Marc Da Silva
With the academic year set to get underway, thousands of...
Useful tips for students planning to rent
By Marc Da Silva
Student property is one of the most lucrative investments available...
Most student renters have no contents insurance
By Marc Da Silva
There is a lot of focus on helping landlords better...
Will you benefit from the Green Homes Grant?
By Marc Da Silva
As new details regarding the new Green Homes Grant emerge,...
Strong tenant demand for unfurnished properties
By Marc Da Silva
A majority of tenants are looking for unfurnished homes, new...
Alternative online search platforms prove popular with agents
By Marc Da Silva
Given that online property portals, dominated by a handful of...
Landlords urged to be on guard against cannabis farms
By Marc Da Silva
Landlords are being reminded to remain attentive when viewing or...
New platform allows landlords to promote their properties free of charge
By Marc Da Silva
A new website has been launched with a view to...
BTL landlords will benefit from £2bn home insulation scheme
By Marc Da Silva
The new £2bn grant scheme in England for projects such...
New rent arrears guidance issued by leading housing organisations
By Marc Da Silva
A number of organisations from across the housing sector have...
New guidance to help landlords arrange accommodation check-outs
By Marc Da Silva
The Deposit Protection Service (DPS) has issued fresh guidance to...
The government’s attempt to remove cladding has been ‘too slow’
By Marc Da Silva
The government has been criticised by the Fire Brigades Union...
Council urges investors to let out vacant Airbnb properties
By Marc Da Silva
Renting out a property as a short-term let or holiday...
Expert advice for newcomer landlords
By Marc Da Silva
With buy-to-let returns continuing to beat all other mainstream investments,...
What are renters currently looking for in their next home?
By Marc Da Silva
Half of renters currently in the market say lockdown has...
Rental payment delays ‘are creeping up month-on-month’
By Marc Da Silva
There has been a notable increase in the number of...
Activists encourage more than 2,500 households to withhold rent
By Marc Da Silva
More than 2,500 households have agreed not to pay rent thanks...
Universal Credit: New online form allows landlords to apply for direct rent payment
By Marc Da Silva
A new form enabling landlords to claim for rent payments,...
How can landlords support older tenants during the Covid-19 pandemic?
By Marc Da Silva
Although all age groups are at risk of contracting Covid-19,...
Rental platform aims to reduce property viewing risk with video first strategy
By Marc Da Silva
The government’s decision to relax lockdown rules in England has...
Universal Credit: New system allows landlords to request direct rent payments
By Marc Da Silva
A new online system to allow rent payments, from tenants...
Unions demand that all rent payments are suspended immediately
By Marc Da Silva
Some of the UK’s largest tenants unions have joined forces...
Are you familiar with the Electrical Safety Standards being introduced in the PRS?
By Marc Da Silva
Buy-to-let landlords in England will soon need to ensure electrical...
Late rental payments rise just 2% despite the lockdown
By Marc Da Silva
Many tenants have been laid off, furloughed, or have seen...
New tenancy mediation service launched by the PRS
By Marc Da Silva
Property Redress Scheme (PRS) has launched a tenancy mediation service...
Sharp rise in demand for rental homes with garden space
By Marc Da Silva
Demand for rental homes with outdoor space has surged in...
Demand for rental homes set to ‘grow over the course of the year'
By Marc Da Silva
Buy-to-let remains an attractive asset class, according to Mary-Anne Bowring, managing director...
Savills auction raises £18.4m after switching to remote-bidding-only sale
By Marc Da Silva
Some 69 lots were offered online by Savills with prospective...
Landlords offered free tenant referencing service during COVID-19 pandemic
By Marc Da Silva
All buy-to-let landlords and letting agents are being offered a...
MHCLG issues coronavirus guidance for landlords and tenants
By Marc Da Silva
COVID-19 has presented a hugely challenging and uncertain time for...
New trade body finally launches for BTL landlords
By Marc Da Silva
A new landlord organistaion has become the largest ever trade...
TDS launches coronavirus guide to help landlords, agents and tenants
By Marc Da Silva
The Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS) has launched an FAQ web...
Necessary COVID-19 information for landlords and agents
By Marc Da Silva
New guidance from ARLA Propertymark’s legal helpline aims to provide...
Useful guidance and support for dealing with tenants during Covid-19 outbreak
By Marc Da Silva
A high number of buy-to-let landlords are concerned about the...
Coronavirus: NRLA's chief exec on supporting landlords at this crucial time
By Ben Beadle
With the rapid spread of coronavirus across the country, more...
What impact could coronavirus have on the housing market?
By Marc Da Silva
The property market had enjoyed a boost thanks to the...
Insurance payouts for storms Dennis and Ciara to top £360m, say insurers
By Marc Da Silva
Insurers are set to pay out an average £32,000 per...
DWP updates guidance for landlords with tenants in receipt of Universal Credit
By Marc Da Silva
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published updated guidance...
Top tips for novice buy-to-let investors
By Beckie Jordan
If you have recently entered the buy-to-let market for the...
Average tenancy deposit now stands at £1,139
By Marc Da Silva
The average tenancy deposit paid by tenants in Britain now stands...
The options set to reinvigorate the buy-to-let market
By Nakul Sharma
It’s no secret that the war on landlords has escalated...
Landlord confidence in BTL market improves after the election
By Marc Da Silva
Boris Johnson’s emphatic December general election victory has triggered fresh...
Agents set to target consumers by tapping into the ‘digital environment’
By Marc Da Silva
The change in customer behaviour driven by technological developments is...
Should you be concerned about tenants’ exposure to coronavirus?
By Marc Da Silva
A ninth person has tested positive for Coronavirus in the...
Landlords urged to be on guard against tenant's cannabis farms
By Harsha Rathnayake
Landlords are being urged to vet tenants carefully and watch out...
Landlords welcome delay to minimum energy efficiency standards
By Marc Da Silva
The decision to delay the minimum energy efficiency standards deadline...
Universal Credit rollout delayed again until 2024
By Marc Da Silva
The full rollout of universal credit, the government's flagship welfare...
How to attract tenants to your property this winter
With the private rented sector continuing to expand, landlords must...
What aspects of the home are causing concern when it comes to cleaning?
By Marc Da Silva
Cleaning is often identified as the most common cause of...
New technology designed for those buying new build homes
By Marc Da Silva
New VR technology has been launched that will allow prospective...
New electrical safety regulations unlikely to affect ‘slum’ landlords
By Scott Battram
New electrical safety regulations were presented before Parliament on 13...
Here is how to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning
By Marc Da Silva
Following last week's announcement by the Welsh government that it plans to...
Register for Free Entry - The Property Investor Show
By Marc Da Silva
The Property Investor & Homebuyer Show, the UK’s most comprehensive...
What have been the top performing property types of the past decade?
By Marc Da Silva
Fresh research from Proportunity reveals how different property types performed...
Top tips for new student landlords
By Marc Da Silva
Student property remains one of the most lucrative investments available...
National LIS to address key issues affecting landlords in 2020
By Marc Da Silva
The National Landlord Investment Show will return this year with...
Security advice for your tenants to help protect your property investment
By Marc Da Silva
There are more than half a million reported burglaries in the...
Don't fall victim to frozen pipes this winter
By Marc Da Silva
Britain's mild start to the new year is set to...
Improving communication with your tenants
By Marc Da Silva
When investing in the buy-to-let sector it is important to...
Property owners need to beware of invasive bamboo
By Marc Da Silva
Invasive bamboo is becoming a problem for homeowners, including many...
Top tips for landlords on how to manage a Section 21 notice
By Marc Da Silva
Proposals by the main political parties, including the Tory government,...
Top tips to prevent damp and mould this winter
By Marc Da Silva
Tenants sometimes complain their property is damp and mouldy, and...
Do you rely on Google to provide home maintenance and renovation advice?
By Marc Da Silva
Home maintenance and renovation are without a doubt some of...
Tories target renters with pledge to introduce Lifetime Rental Deposits
By Marc Da Silva
The Conservatives have pledged to introduce a new scheme to...
Top tips to prevent burst and frozen pipes as Britan braces for snow
By Marc Da Silva
With the temperature plummeting across the UK, there are several...
Top tips to winter-proof your properties
By Marc Da Silva
With the weather taking a turn for the worse in recent weeks,...
Several housebuilders sign up to Zoopla to offer consumers more choice
A number of key regional housebuilders across England, Scotland and...
Landlords forced to shell out £4.5bn on emergency contractors in past 12 months
By Marc Da Silva
With demand still far outstripping supply, buy-to-let remains an attractive...
Landlords: Do you know your health and safety obligations?
By Peter Watson
Private landlords have long been expected to keep their properties...
Do not put your property investment at risk by failing to protect a tenant’s deposit
By Marc Da Silva
A number of landlords are jeopardising their property investments -...
Airbnb tenant subletting scam exposed
By Marc Da Silva
There is a growing issue of tenants subletting their rental...
Renters urged to take out life insurance to close ‘protection gap’
By Marc Da Silva
Tenants are being encouraged to think about taking out life...
Zoopla launches search function for new homes
By Marc Da Silva
With no repairs required, lower running costs and energy bills,...
Cannabis farms are responsible for a quarter of all electricity stolen in UK
By Marc Da Silva
There has been a notable increase in landlord insurance claims...
Here’s how to winter-proof your properties and save money in the process
By Marc Da Silva
With winter fast approaching the cold weather can be more...
TDS custodial scheme sees sharp rise in number of tenancy deposits protected
By Marc Da Silva
There was a 73% increase in the number of landlords...
New landlord emergency cover launched by Direct Line for Business
By Marc Da Silva
Direct Line for Business has launched new landlord emergency cover,...
How landlords can make their properties appeal to younger tenants
By Mark Burns
These days, renting isn’t just for younger adults, but it’s...
Legal & General launches first ever rental protection plan for tenants
By Marc Da Silva
Legal & General has announced the launch of its rental...
How do you attract a corporate tenant?
By Marc Da Silva
When deciding on whether or not to let a property...
Top tips to help prevent carbon monoxide poisoning
By Marc Da Silva
Many people are at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, particularly...
Transport for London bans short term letting ads
By Marc Da Silva
Transport for London (TfL) has finally bowed to pressure from...
Rent arrears ‘are lower under direct payments to landlords’
By Marc Da Silva
With new research showing that direct payment of benefits to...
Landlords back RLA and NLA merger
By Marc Da Silva
Landlords have backed a merger between the two largest landlord...
Tenant refuses to be “bullied” into paying rent owed after fleeing to Greece
By Marc Da Silva
A tenant who emigrated to Greece without paying more than...
Do not underestimate the importance of a thorough inventory
By Marc Da Silva
Assessing what constitutes fair wear and tear to a rental...
The average BTL investment makes a return of just £2k a year, claims Howsy
By Marc Da Silva
Howsy has issued a stark warning over the health of...
What are renters really looking for?
By Marc Da Silva
Whether you are about to acquire a new property or...
A quarter of private rented properties fail basic health and safety standards
By Marc Da Silva
A quarter - 25% - of homes rented from private...
Top tips for short term rentals
By Marc Da Silva
The Airbnb revolution has widely changed perceptions of short lets,...
A better regulated PRS would ‘enhance the landlord-tenant relationship’
By Marc Da Silva
More needs to be done to improve transparency and standards...
Top tips for choosing a letting agent
By Marc Da Silva
The letting agent you instruct for your buy-to-let property could...
Welsh government launches new guide on the Welsh tenant fee ban
By Marc Da Silva
The Renting Homes (Fees Etc.) (Wales) Act 2019, banning landlords...
The Guild explains what impact proposed Section 21 changes will have
By Marc Da Silva
The government’s existing consultation on the abolition of Section 21...
More needs to be done to help landlords and tenants deal with moving day stress
By Marc Da Silva
The letting industry needs to do more to reduce moving...
Moving home costs an additional £3,417 in ‘extra’ costs over a lifetime
By Marc Da Silva
Renters who move home regularly often face excessive costs associated...
The best ways to avoid common buy-to-let insurance claims
By Marc Da Silva
Damage caused by water, fire, explosion and theft have been identified...
Tenancy deposit cap will ‘eventually affect a significant proportion of properties’
By Marc Da Silva
More than four out of ten tenancy deposits managed by...
New Right to Rent guidance issued by the Home Office
By Marc Da Silva
Fresh guidance updating how landlords can ensure that they are...
Sensible rules will ensure ‘responsible growth’ of short-term letting sector
By Marc Da Silva
It is not always possible for an individual or company to...
Evictions specialist wants landlords to have a say on Section 21
By Marc Da Silva
There is no such thing as 'no-fault' eviction under Section...
It is good practice to have a well prepared inventory to ensure a risk-free tenancy
By Marc Da Silva
The government’s decision to cap tenancy deposits at no more...
Top tips for investing in London’s buy-to-let market
By Henri Sant-Cassia
With the slump in house price growth in London slowing,...
Flatfair teams up with CBRE to offer deposit alternative solution
By Marc Da Silva
Deposit-free renting provider Flatfair has signed a partnership with CBRE...
Technology is crucial in helping landlords remain complaint, says Gas Tag
By Marc Da Silva
With the number of PRS regulations continuing to rise, technology...
Rental yields hit two-year high
By Marc Da Silva
Rental yields have increased to their highest level for two...
Boiler maintenance tips for first time landlords
By Jacqueline Gallazzi-Ritchie
Boilers can be expensive to repair, but they can be...
New app aims to enhance renter and buyer experience
By Marc Da Silva
Zoopla has launched its new app experience which aims to...
The need for speed: fast broadband now considered ‘crucial’
By Marc Da Silva
With most of us using multiple digital devices and streaming...
Two-thirds of rental applicants deemed unsuitable
By Marc Da Silva
Landlords now face the prospect of two unsuccessful tenant applications...
New online platform aims to help landlords ‘keep their costs down’
By Marc Da Silva
An e-commerce platform battling construction waste by enabling businesses to...
Two free tickets to this year’s Homebuilding & Renovating Shows
By Marc Da Silva
Following on from the successful Glasgow Homebuilding & Renovating Show...
New guidance to help landlords protect themselves against major risks
By Marc Da Silva
Buy-to-let landlords need to minimise potential risks that make the...
Is your tumble dryer one of 500,000 to be a ‘fire risk’?
By Marc Da Silva
Thousands of households, including many of those renting privately, could...
New management service aims to help landlords avoid ‘exorbitant’ agency fees
By Marc Da Silva
A new online property management service has been launched by...
The National Approved Letting Scheme (NALS) rebrands as safeagent
By Marc Da Silva
When it comes to letting a property, it is important...
Record response to new survey on Section 21
By Marc Da Silva
A record number of landlords have responded to the Residential...
Housing Hand launches new rent guarantor scheme
By Marc Da Silva
Housing Hand has launched a new rent guarantor scheme to...
Airbnb is a good idea but landlords urged to approach with caution
By Marc Da Silva
A growing number of private landlords are turning to Airbnb...
Top DIY tips and tricks to improve your property
By Marc Da Silva
Property investors often debate on how best to improve their...
Top tips to help you avoid illegal gas work within your properties
By Marc Da Silva
A third of adults do not check if the engineer...
Some of the most valuable home improvements unveiled
By Marc Da Silva
Estate agents, property surveyors, interior decorators, an online services marketplace...
What is the latest service renters want when moving to a new area?
By Marc Da Silva
Traditionally, many renters have often sought properties with good local...
How can you maximise on the value of renovating a buy-to-let property?
By Marc Da Silva
We all know that ensuring your property is of a...
How will the gas boiler ban affect BTL landlords?
By David Holmes
On 13th March the Chancellor announced that it will be...
What issues can cause a property to be classed unfit under new law?
By Marc Da Silva
The new Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 will...
BTL landlords thinking of selling now urged to “think again”
By Marc Da Silva
A number of buy-to-let landlords are currently thinking about exiting...
Top pet-friendly renting tips for landlords and tenants
By Marc Da Silva
Pet-friendly rentals are growing in popularity, as reflected by Zoopla’s...
Avoid carpet in rental properties when renting to young families with kids
By Marc Da Silva
With a growing number of young families choosing to rent...
What’s the typical discount for making a cash offer on a property?
By Marc Da Silva
Vendors will often accept an all-cash purchase offer over a...
Britain’s noisiest neighbourhoods unveiled
By Marc Da Silva
As an income investment, buy-to-let continues to look attractive, especially...
Top tips to help protect yourself against property investment fraud
By Marc Da Silva
Many people invest in property or sign up to investment...
New tech solution to help sharers set-up and manage household bills
By Marc Da Silva
A new tech solution called Resooma Bills has been launched...
Political broadcaster Andrew Neil to chair major landlord debate in London
By Marc Da Silva
Journalist and broadcaster Andrew Neil will chair the Government Panel...
How will the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 affect you?
By Marc Da Silva
Following the passing of Karen Buck’s Homes (Fitness for Human...
Tips for creating a successful Build to Rent property
By Marc Da Silva
With a growing number of Build to Rent (BTR) developments...
How much does the average landlord in England earn in income from rent?
By Marc Da Silva
There is a misconception among some people that all buy-to-let...
How much is the average tenancy deposit?
By Marc Da Silva
The cost of average deposits has increased across the UK,...
What are student tenants looking for when searching for a property?
By Marc Da Silva
Many buy-to-let landlords purchase properties near universities in order to...
Best locations for buy-to-let in the UK revealed
By Marc Da Silva
Despite the introduction of profound changes to the taxation of...
Councils are choosing to enforce the ‘harshest options’ to punish landlords
A growing number of local authorities are using selective licensing...
Agents vows to return £20m to tenants who sign up to deposit-free scheme
By Marc Da Silva
Deposit-free renting is growing increasingly popular, with more providers than...
The key to being a successful landlord is to ‘get to know your tenants’
By Marc Da Silva
Buy-to-let landlords should invest the time in getting to know...
How landlords can protect their property in cold weather
By Marc Da Silva
Winter is now very definitely here and the weather is...
Communication and technology can help landlords stay on top of rental arrears
By Marc Da Silva
Unfortunately some renters appear to view owing their landlord money...
New Tinder-style lettings app could reduce the number of feuding tenants
By Marc Da Silva
From not paying their share of the rent or bills...
Top tips to prevent burst and frozen pipes this winter
By Marc Da Silva
As winter approaches, landlords and other property owners need to...
UK’s highest yields: the best postcodes for buy-to-let
By Marc Da Silva
Landlords currently looking for the UK’s best buy-to-let areas should...
Survey exposes tenants’ shocking lack of knowledge about tenancy deposits
By Marc Da Silva
A fresh survey of more than 1,000 people involved in...
Top tips to help landlords avoid plumbing problems this winter
By Marc Da Silva
Burst pipes and blocked drains are a pain at the...
67% of students say accommodation provides good value for money
By Marc Da Silva
The views and opinions of British and international students regarding...
Less than 1% of tenancies end in a deposit dispute
By Marc Da Silva
Just 0.85% of all tenancies ended in a dispute over...
Tenant Shop partners with ScottishPower to help landlords manage energy needs
By Marc Da Silva
Landlords, letting agents and tenants are being offered a bespoke...
Landlords offered chance to win £500 by exposing ‘tenants from hell’
By Marc Da Silva
Buy-to-let landlords who have endured the misfortune of being lumbered...
Plymouth offers the highest student accommodation yields
By Marc Da Silva
Plymouth has been identified as the top location for landlords...
New government housing court plan is ‘good news for landlords and tenants’
By Marc Da Silva
The launch yesterday of a consultation by the government on...
Landlords vote ‘trustworthiness’ as the most important quality in tenants
By Marc Da Silva
Every good landlord deserves good tenants, and every good tenant...
New partnership provides out-of-hours repairs services to tenants
By Marc Da Silva
AXA Partners and property repairs reporting service Fixflo have joined...
New property management service targets new business from landlords
By Marc Da Silva
MyHomeGroup has launched a new property management service aimed at...
Boost for renters as rent payments added to their credit score
By Marc Da Silva
Private tenants who pay their rent on time are set...
Home movers increasingly reliant on ‘connection, community and convenience’
By Marc Da Silva
Home movers, including a growing number of renters, are increasingly...
Council to pay private landlords £5,000 reward to house tenants
By Marc Da Silva
A new landlord reward scheme designed to increase the stock...
New no deposit scheme aims to create a ‘stress-free experience’ for landlords
By Marc Da Silva
homes4u is the latest letting agency to sign up to...
LetHQ launches new rent guarantee service
By Marc Da Silva
LetHQ has launched a new rent guarantee service to help...
Property podcast provides educational content and discussion for landlords
By Marc Da Silva
Despite a challenging period for landlords, characterised by tax and...
Rent calculator: Find the rental value of your property
By Marc Da Silva
If you are thinking about adding to your property portfolio...
Three-year tenancy plans could deter a third of BTL landlords
By Marc Da Silva
One third of landlords say they would be less likely...
Landlords could earn an extra £72 a month by allowing tenants to decorate
By Marc Da Silva
Landlords could potentially earn more than £850 extra a year...
Early bird tickets now on sale for RLA’s next Future Renting Conference
By Marc Da Silva
Early bird tickets are now on sale for the Residential...
Where is the best place to retire?
By Marc Da Silva
There has been a notable increase in the number of...
Concern grows over unregistered landlords of HMOs
By Marc Da Silva
With just a few days left until changes to mandatory...
Landlords can get up to 21% more rent for a furnished property, research shows
By Marc Da Silva
While the cost difference between furnished and unfurnished rentals varies...
Almost half of private tenants would prefer deposit-free renting
By Marc Da Silva
Close to half of private renters would like to see...
More than a third of tenants don’t know how to claim their deposit back
By Marc Da Silva
A high number of private tenants do not know how...
Rental market is in recession, says The DPS
By Marc Da Silva
The UK rental market is in recession for the first...
‘Ask The Landlord’ platform launched to provide tenants with ‘help’ and ‘advice’
By Marc Da Silva
Private landlords are offering their expertise to the increasing number...
Fire safety regulations: are you aware of your responsibilities as a landlord?
By Marc Da Silva
As a landlord, it goes without saying that you must...
Letting agent disappears owing landlords thousands of pounds in rent
By Marc Da Silva
A letting agent in Newmarket has disappeared owing landlords thousands...
Here are some useful tips when doing an end of tenancy clean yourself
By Marc Da Silva
Having a cleaning checklist to ensure your property is in...
Top 10 student buy-to-let hotspots
By Marc Da Silva
Student property remains one of the most lucrative investments available...
Are landlord licensing schemes actually a good idea?
By Mark Burns
Licensing schemes can serve purposes which are indisputably genuine and...
How Brexit could impact the buy-to-let market
By Paresh Raja
On 29 March 2019, the UK is scheduled to leave...
Renting to students provide ‘some of the best yields in the country’
By Marc Da Silva
Student property is one of the best investments available at...
Top 10 best places to be a landlord at the moment
By Marc Da Silva
Bootle in Merseyside has been named the best place to...
Top 10 buy-to-let hotspots unveiled
Buy-to-let has recently taken a bit of a bashing with...
Landlords could save more than £1,300 a year on letting agent fees – claim
By Marc Da Silva
Buy-to-let landlords could save hundreds, if not thousands of pounds every...
Does your letting agent belong to a valid redress scheme?
By Marc Da Silva
When a tenant paid his initial one month’s rent in...
The summer rental market - top tips for landlords
By Marc Da Silva
While the UK weather continues to defy all expectation, with...
Evicting problem tenants can take up to 17 weeks and ‘cost a lot of money’
By Marc Da Silva
Rogue landlords who break the law and exploit vulnerable tenants...
Best places to invest based on capital growth
By Marc Da Silva
When it comes to investing in property, it pays to...
Most private tenants are happy with their homes
By Marc Da Silva
The vast majority of private sector tenants are satisfied with...
Top tips to attract family tenants
By Marc Da Silva
Many landlords consider family tenants the Holy Grail with recent...
Important information for landlords: ‘How to Rent’ guide updated
By Marc Da Silva
The government’s “How to Rent” guide was once again updated...
ARLA Propertymark launches licensing scheme database
By Marc Da Silva
ARLA Propertymark has launched a new database in partnership with...
Landlords must prepare for next EPC deadline
By Marc Da Silva
Buy-to-let landlords with existing tenancies on properties rented out in...
Rent collection service aims to offer landlords ‘financial security’
By Marc Da Silva
Unpaid rent and rent arrears are the main reason for...
Metro Bank teams up with CreditLadder for rent reporting
By Marc Da Silva
Tenants who have a personal account with Metro Bank are...
The rise in 'staycations' and the opportunities they create for landlords
By Mark Burns
Overseas family holidays are a relatively recent concept in the...
Landlord insurance: Is making a claim always a good idea?
By Marc Da Silva
Can claiming on your landlord insurance be a false economy?...
Price comparison site launches buy-to-let tool
By Marc Da Silva
GoCompare has launched a new tool to help determine where...
Government publishes new guidance for landlords to further protect tenants
By Marc Da Silva
New guidance for landlords to further protect tenants from poor...
How much do you know about landlords’ rights and responsibilities?
By Marc Da Silva
As a private landlord you are bound by specific housing...
These are the big issues facing property investors, including BTL landlords
By Marc Da Silva
Brexit uncertainty, higher taxation and more stringent mortgage lending conditions...
Increasing number of buy-to-let landlords switching to limited companies
By Marc Da Silva
Almost two out of five buy-to-let landlords will use limited...
Automated payment systems can protect landlords against letting agency fraud
By Marc Da Silva
Automated payment systems can help to reduce letting agency fraud,...
New online platform to provide buy-to-let investors with an ‘exit strategy’
By Marc Da Silva
A new online platform designed to simplify the sale and...
How to avoid fines as a BTL landlord
By Mark Burns
As a landlord, you have a number of different responsibilities...
Landlords advised to prepare for letting fees ban
By Marc Da Silva
Buy-to-let landlords are being urged to prepare for the introduction...
Top tips for success in the ever changing BTL property market
By Mark Burns
The UK buy-to-let property market has witnessed some extensive changes...
A quarter of landlords have the wrong property insurance
By Marc Da Silva
Often the best way for a landlord to protect themselves,...
Top buy-to-let tips from Together
By Marc Da Silva
Despite changes to tax relief for residential landlords, buy-to-let remains...
A guide to property tax for non-residential landlords
By Mark Burns
Many buy-to-let landlords in the UK are often overwhelmed with...
Tenants want their landlords to be more eco-conscious
By Marc Da Silva
Investing in buy-to-let property can be a great way to...
High house prices will lead to a shift toward renting
By Marc Da Silva
High house prices and years without real-terms wages growth have...
Tenants should be able to improve credit score by paying rent on time
By Marc Da Silva
RentalStep has added its voice to growing calls for rent...
Free industry guidance to help landlords ‘stay on ‘right side of the law’
By Marc Da Silva
New ‘Home Safety Guidance’ has been released by the Electrical...
Seven in ten prospective tenants think deposit-free renting is a good idea
By Marc Da Silva
Seven in ten prospective tenants registered with MovingSoon.co.uk, a website...
Landlords are ‘sick of being utilised as a cash cow’
By Marc Da Silva
Buy-to-let landlords who own properties in Blackpool are being urged...
Deposit cap risks leaving landlords out of pocket at the end of the tenancy
By Marc Da Silva
Plans to cap the security deposits that tenants leave with...
Are you ready for new minimum energy efficiency standards?
By Marc Da Silva
There is less than four weeks remaining until new Minimum...
Should renters with pets be given greater rights?
By Marc Da Silva
Many people with pets still find it difficult to find...
London property hotspots – where should you invest in 2018?
By Mark Burns
With 65,000 affordable new homes planned to be built in...
Could direct debit be the answer to rental arrears?
By Sam Pollard
Rental arrears – or the potential for rent arrears –...
Appointing a new housing minister is ‘a step in the wrong direction’
By Marc Da Silva
Theresa May continued to shake-up her ministerial team yesterday by...
BTL landlords offered new way to buy replacement boilers for their properties
By Marc Da Silva
With buy-to-let let landlords making up around 30% of the...
New auction platform allows prospective tenants to bid for rental properties online
By Marc Da Silva
A new online property auction platform is launching that enables...
Four in five tenants deterred by a bad property advert or viewing
By Marc Da Silva
Some 80% of prospective tenants have been put off renting...
Council tax discount for landlords may be scrapped
By Marc Da Silva
Buy-to-let landlords could soon be hit with an empty homes...
World’s ‘most successful’ Airbnb landlord earns £11.9m a year in London
By Marc Da Silva
The world's ‘most successful’ Airbnb landlord is based in London...
Top tips to improve your properties’ EPC ratings
By Marc Da Silva
With less than three months until the new Minimum Energy...
Top tips to protect landlords against allegations of ‘revenge evictions’
By Marc Da Silva
A number of landlords are leaving themselves wide open to...
Tenancy deposit theft total hits £850k so far this year
By Marc Da Silva
The recent conviction of letting agent Lee Grace for illegally...
Government issues guidance on complying with minimum EPC standards
By Marc Da Silva
The Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) Regulations make it unlawful...
Around 1.6 million rental homes at risk from carbon monoxide poisoning
By Marc Da Silva
Almost a third of rental properties in the UK are potentially...
Student landlords urged to up their game
By Marc Da Silva
Given the sharp rise in purpose-built student accommodation in recent...
Funding available to help landlords install ‘vital’ energy efficiency improvements
By Marc Da Silva
From the 1st April 2018, it will be unlawful to...
Top tips every landlord should consider when investing in student property
By Marc Da Silva
A number of buy-to-let landlords are turning their attention to...
Landlords urged to run their buy-to-let portfolio ‘as a business’
By Marc Da Silva
Private landlords are being advised to adopt a more professional...
Top tips for getting tenancy deposit protection right
By Marc Da Silva
Despite the anti-landlord policies adopted by the government, many investors...
Top tips: A few options to help protect your profits and limit loss
By Marc Da Silva
The anti-landlord policies adopted by the government has had an...
Is property still a better bet than a pension?
By Marc Da Silva
Andy Haldane, the Bank of England’s chief economist, last year...
Top tips for DIY landlords
By Marc Da Silva
Demand for good quality rental homes continues to rise across...
Almost half of landlords have fallen out with tenants, but why?
By Marc Da Silva
A growing number of tenants and landlords are falling out...
Landlords taking out ‘no deposit’ insurance should keep ‘eyes wide open’
By Marc Da Silva
It is now 10 years since tenancy deposit schemes were...
Britons with no passport struggling to rent due to immigration checks
By Marc Da Silva
Almost half of private landlords say the Right to Rent...
New rent guarantee launched by Direct Line Landlord Insurance
By Marc Da Silva
To help safeguard landlords from losing out on rental income,...
Almost a quarter of households will be renting privately by end of 2021
By Marc Da Silva
With home ownership levels continuing to fall, almost a quarter...
Right to Rent – what landlords need to know
By Steve Wood
Steve Wood, Wales and West chairman of the Council of...
Over a quarter of landlords experienced rent arrears in last 12 months - top tips
By Marc Da Silva
Rent arrears are a real concern for a number of...
BTL investment case remains compelling for those ‘who adapt’ to market changes
By Marc Da Silva
Having long provided mega double-digit returns for investors, investment in...