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Read More The new Legal Advice Service: What does it mean for landlords?

The new Legal Advice Service: What does it mean for landlords? 07 September 2023

The new Legal Advice Service: What does it mean for landlords?

A Government scheme to offer free legal advice to up to 38000 people a year at risk of losing their homes was launched on August 1st.

The support, announced by the Ministry of Justice, is part of an additional £10million for housing legal aid administered across England and Wales.... Read More

Read More Artificial Intelligence in Property Management Tools for Landlords

Artificial Intelligence in Property Management Tools for Landlords 01 September 2023

As the excitement around AI intensifies, you may be wondering how the technology applies to you as a landlord. Can AI really help you to manage your property? The answer is a very definite yes. When it comes to property management, AI has an effective role to play in helping you improve proficiency and to help manage your time in everything from tenant screening to improving customer service.... Read More

Read More How landlords benefit from letting agents

How landlords benefit from letting agents 07 August 2023

How landlords benefit from letting agents

In the dynamic rental landscape, property owners encounter a multitude of regulations and obligations. As the private rented sector (PRS) experiences continuous regulatory shifts, adhering to new laws becomes paramount for landlords.... Read More

Read More Landlords: Ever thought of converting your property into an HMO?

Landlords: Ever thought of converting your property into an HMO? 02 August 2023

Landlords: Ever thought of converting your property into an HMO?

The rising cost of living is impacting everyone, including landlords, despite the recent surge in rent prices in the UK. To maximise revenue from their property portfolios, landlords can explore converting their single let properties into HMOs (Houses in Multiple Occupation).... Read More

Read More Important tips for first- time landlords

Important tips for first- time landlords 17 July 2023

Important tips for first- time landlords

Becoming a landlord can be a rewarding undertaking. It provides a steady income and, over time, is usually a valuable investment opportunity.

But for those entering the rental industry for the first time, it is important to understand the responsibilities and challenges that lie ahead.... Read More

Read More How to Ensure a Smooth Transition: Cleaning Responsibilities and Deposit Returns

How to Ensure a Smooth Transition: Cleaning Responsibilities and Deposit Returns 05 July 2023

How to Ensure a Smooth Transition: Cleaning Responsibilities and Deposit Returns

When someone moves into a rental property, there is an expectation that the carpets or floors will be impeccably clean. But what happens when it"s time for the next tenant to move in? Cleaning disputes between landlords and tenants continue to top the list of conflicts.... Read More

Read More Navigating the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for Landlords

Navigating the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for Landlords 16 June 2023

The implementation of the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) regulations has brought significant changes for landlords in the Private Rental Sector (PRS). These regulations aim to improve energy efficiency in rental properties and reduce carbon emissions.... Read More

Read More What Choices Do Landlords Have if Section 21 Evictions Are Eliminated

What Choices Do Landlords Have if Section 21 Evictions Are Eliminated 30 May 2023

What choices do landlords have if Section 21 evictions Are abolished?

The recently introduced Renters (Reform) Bill outlines plans to abolish Section 21 (also known as "no fault") evictions – a contentious measure that is opposed by some landlords.... Read More

Read More Landlords: How to improve your EPC score

Landlords: How to improve your EPC score 05 April 2023

There are two important reasons for landlords to check their properties" energy efficiency. One – it"s the law! But more pleasingly, a higher EPC score has been proven to attract more tenants.

An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) measures how well (or badly) a property uses energy, especially how much it will cost to heat a home on average.... Read More

Read More What has the budget done for landlords and tenants?

What has the budget done for landlords and tenants? 17 March 2023

What has the budget done for landlords and tenants?
The best thing you can say about the Spring Budget is that it hasn"t done anything to hurt the UK rental market.

But nor has it delivered the measures the Private Rental Sector was hoping for to address the issues of landlords leaving the industry, and the imbalance between supply and demand.... Read More

Read More Top Tips To Avoid Disputes Over Rental Deposits

Top Tips To Avoid Disputes Over Rental Deposits 20 February 2023

The 5 best ways to avoid rental deposit disputes

A rental deposit is a payment made by the tenant to the landlord before the start of their tenancy. This money is usually kept in an approved scheme throughout the tenancy. If the tenant fails to pay rent or damages the property, it serves as a form of security.... Read More

Read More The swings and roundabouts of being a landlord in 2023

The swings and roundabouts of being a landlord in 2023 26 January 2023

Goodbye 2022 – we"re not sure what to think about you after a year that was long on excitement but short on stability and predictability.

Yes, there was a boom in lettings with rents rising because of a huge shortage in supply. Balanced against that was the publication of the Government"s long-awaited Renters" Reform Bill, with its proposed abolition of so-called ‘no-fault" evictions and the planned landlord register.... Read More