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How to Be a Live-In Landlord: Rules, Rights and Managing Lodgers
TENANCY SETUP 18 MARCH 2026

How to Be a Live-In Landlord: Rules, Rights and Managing Lodgers

Many people don’t realise they can be landlords without letting out an entire property. If you rent out a room […]
Renting a Property to Family and Friends: What Are the Rules?
FINDING TENANTS 4 MARCH 2026

Renting a Property to Family and Friends: What Are the Rules?

Letting your property to family or friends can feel easy and reassuring, but it still comes with the same responsibilities […]
Understanding Leasehold Reforms in 2026
LAW & REGULATION 19 FEBRUARY 2026

Understanding Leasehold Reforms in 2026

Leasehold law in England and Wales is undergoing some of the biggest reforms in decades – and if you’re a […]
How to Serve a Section 21 Notice to Tenants (Abolished)
LAW & REGULATION 11 FEBRUARY 2026

How to Serve a Section 21 Notice to Tenants (Abolished)

From 1st May 2026, the government plans to scrap Section 21 under the Renters’ Rights Act. Until then, landlords can […]
Making Tax Digital for Landlords: Key Dates, Rules and How to Prepare
TAX & FINANCE 2 FEBRUARY 2026

Making Tax Digital for Landlords: Key Dates, Rules and How to Prepare

Making Tax Digital (MTD) is a government initiative designed to modernise the UK tax system. While it has already been […]
Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs): The 2026 Guide for Landlords
LAW & REGULATION 22 JANUARY 2026

Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs): The 2026 Guide for Landlords

An Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is essentially a health check for your property’s energy efficiency. Since 2008, it has been […]
How to Conduct a Property Viewing Online
FINDING TENANTS 11 DECEMBER 2025

How to Conduct a Property Viewing Online

Online viewings have become increasingly common, especially for tenants moving from abroad or relocating from another part of the UK. […]
Landlord Checklist: How to Prepare Your Property for Winter
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 11 NOVEMBER 2025

Landlord Checklist: How to Prepare Your Property for Winter

Getting your property ready for winter isn’t just about keeping your tenants warm and comfortable – it can also save […]
Dealing with Damp and Mould: Landlord and Tenant Responsibilities
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 11 NOVEMBER 2025

Dealing with Damp and Mould: Landlord and Tenant Responsibilities

As the temperature drops, it’s likely that those familiar small droplets will start appearing on your property’s windows, i.e., condensation. […]
What is an HMO? How Do I Convert My Property?
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 14 OCTOBER 2025

What is an HMO? How Do I Convert My Property?

Thinking about converting a property into an HMO? It can be a great way to increase your rental income, but […]
Setting Up a Limited Company for Your Buy-to-Let, Should You Do It?
TAX & FINANCE 5 OCTOBER 2025

Setting Up a Limited Company for Your Buy-to-Let, Should You Do It?

Thinking about setting up a limited company for buy-to-let? You’re not the only one. More landlords than ever are going […]
Gas Safe Engineer Shares Top Boiler Advice for Landlords
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 23 SEPTEMBER 2025

Gas Safe Engineer Shares Top Boiler Advice for Landlords

A faulty boiler is one of the most common issues tenants report in privately rented properties. No hot water, no […]
How Landlords Can Manage Summer Turnover With Fewer Disputes
TENANCY SETUP 21 AUGUST 2025

How Landlords Can Manage Summer Turnover With Fewer Disputes

Summer brings with it the annual merry-go-round of tenants on the move. It’s common for students to leave after their […]
Freehold, Leasehold and Commonhold Explained
LAW & REGULATION 12 AUGUST 2025

Freehold, Leasehold and Commonhold Explained

Big changes could be coming to the UK’s leasehold, freehold, and commonhold systems from 2025 onwards, which could impact property […]
DIY Landlord: How to Rent Out Your Property Without an Agent
FINDING TENANTS 5 AUGUST 2025

DIY Landlord: How to Rent Out Your Property Without an Agent

There are plenty of benefits to renting your property without using a letting agent. If you’ve ever asked yourself, “how […]
All You Need to Know About Right to Rent Checks
LAW & REGULATION 10 JULY 2025

All You Need to Know About Right to Rent Checks

One of your legal responsibilities before entering into a tenancy is to carry out Right to Rent checks on your […]
How to Calculate Rental Yield on Your Buy-to-Let Property
TAX & FINANCE 22 MAY 2025

How to Calculate Rental Yield on Your Buy-to-Let Property

Rental yield is an easy way to work out how much money you’re making from a rental property compared to […]
How to Evict a Tenant for Rent Arrears
LAW & REGULATION 1 MAY 2025

How to Evict a Tenant for Rent Arrears

If a tenant has fallen into rent arrears – meaning they’ve missed multiple rent payments – there are currently two […]
Life After Section 21: A Fairer System or a Broken Market?
LAW & REGULATION 28 APRIL 2025

Life After Section 21: A Fairer System or a Broken Market?

For years, Section 21 has been a controversial pillar of the private rental sector, giving landlords a means to regain […]
Energy Efficiency Made Easy: 11 Ways to Improve Your Property’s EPC Rating
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 12 MARCH 2025

Energy Efficiency Made Easy: 11 Ways to Improve Your Property’s EPC Rating

Improving your property’s EPC rating isn’t just about meeting regulations; it’s a smart move that can increase its value and […]
Property Licensing in 2025
LAW & REGULATION 28 FEBRUARY 2025

Property Licensing in 2025

Keeping up with property licensing can feel like a bit of a minefield, but it’s more important than ever for […]
Are Smart Meters Compulsory? What Landlords Need to Know
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 18 FEBRUARY 2025

Are Smart Meters Compulsory? What Landlords Need to Know

Smart meters have been rolling out across the UK for a while now, with energy companies pushing their benefits – […]
Renting a Room to a Couple: Rent, HMO Rules and More
FINDING TENANTS 12 FEBRUARY 2025

Renting a Room to a Couple: Rent, HMO Rules and More

If you rent out individual rooms in a shared house, chances are you’ve had couples ask if they can take […]
Why Inventories Matter: Wear and Tear, Tenant Damage, Disputes and More
TENANCY SETUP 7 FEBRUARY 2025

Why Inventories Matter: Wear and Tear, Tenant Damage, Disputes and More

Carrying out an inventory before your new tenants move in is one of the smartest ways to protect your property […]
A Guide to Custodial and Insured Deposit Protection Schemes
LAW & REGULATION 28 JANUARY 2025

A Guide to Custodial and Insured Deposit Protection Schemes

Tenancy deposit protection (TDP) schemes were brought in to make sure deposits are handled fairly, giving both landlords and tenants […]
Important Dates for Landlords in 2025
LAW & REGULATION 21 JANUARY 2025

Important Dates for Landlords in 2025

Keeping track of important dates is necessary for landlords aiming to stay informed and compliant throughout 2025. With the Renters’ […]
Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Alarms in Rental Properties
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 14 JANUARY 2025

Carbon Monoxide and Smoke Alarms in Rental Properties

Carbon monoxide and smoke alarms are necessary for keeping your tenants and property safe and preventing serious incidents. Smoke alarms […]
What’s a Good ROI for a Buy to Let Property in the UK?
TAX & FINANCE 28 NOVEMBER 2024

What’s a Good ROI for a Buy to Let Property in the UK?

Understanding how to calculate ROI in property is a must for landlords aiming to assess the profitability of their buy-to-let […]
What Grants are Available for Landlords in the UK?
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 7 NOVEMBER 2024

What Grants are Available for Landlords in the UK?

Being a landlord entails numerous responsibilities and expenses, but the good news is that there are various grants available to […]
Deposit Replacement Schemes: Everything You Need to Know
TENANCY SETUP 31 OCTOBER 2024

Deposit Replacement Schemes: Everything You Need to Know

Also known as nil deposit or zero deposit schemes, deposit replacement schemes have proven very popular since they have been […]