Lettings

Landlords who make any of these common mistakes could find their insurer refuses to pay out on claims. Picture this: you’ve been loyally paying your landlord insurance premiums for years without ever making a claim. Then there’s an unfortunate and unforeseen incident at your buy-to-let. Once you’ve dealt with the immediate crisis, you lodge a claim with your insurer (which is quite a faff...

New figures show there are over 401,000 buy-to-let companies* in the UK – more than any other type of business. Let’s look at what landlords need to know about owning their property through a limited company. Reasons to set up a limited company Possible tax savings are the main reason some landlords opt to own property via a limited company. Limited companies may reclaim the full amount...

Strict new financial sanctions rules affecting many landlords and tenants apply as of May 2025. Here’s a quick heads-up on the changes.   What are the new financial sanctions rules?   Financial sanctions rules prevent certain people and organisations from doing business in the UK and enable their assets to be frozen. These include those suspected of terrorism, corruption or connected with...

A shocking 53.4%* of house fires are caused by electrical hazards, according to a new report from the electrical trade body NICEIC. Here’s what landlords must know about electrical safety in their property.   Landlords’ responsibilities for electrical safety   Landlords are legally responsible for the safety of the permanent wiring in their property. They’re also responsible for the...

Protect your investment and your health by following these stress-busting property management tips. Being a landlord is a great way to earn income and build equity – but it’s a job that can be challenging sometimes. While most tenancies run without a hitch, issues such as emergency repairs or tenant disputes can occasionally crop up. And when problems occur, resolving them can be stressful and...

For many parents, proximity to an outstanding school tops their property wish list. Here’s what you need to know before relocating for a school place. The desire to live in the catchment area of a good school is nothing new. Ten years ago, one in four families moved or changed their address to get a child into the school of their choice.* However, the issue came under renewed attention last year...

Redecorating your rental helps protect your investment and keeps your tenants on side. Here, we’ll look at how often you should refresh your buy-to-let.   The law on rental redecoration   There are no specific rules on how often you must redecorate a rental property.   The law says that a rental property must be fit to live in, safe and free from hazards. So it is something that...

Ensure everything stays rosy with your tenants by following these simple garden maintenance strategies. A garden can be a real drawcard at a rental property, helping to attract and keep good quality tenants. But garden maintenance can be a thorny subject and consistently ranks among the top five causes of end-of-tenancy deposit disputes*. So what triggers garden disagreements, and how can...

How can you encourage tenants to settle long-term in your rental? A report compiled by consumer psychologists claims to have the answers. A report on the psychology of buying and renting includes some helpful advice for landlords. The Bricks to Belonging report* was compiled by the psychological and behavioural science firm IB. It examines what drives renters to become first-time...

New Home Office figures show there were 5,000 reported cases of rental fraud last year, alongside losses of £9 million. Here’s how tenants and landlords can protect themselves. With new figures revealing the scale of rental fraud in the UK, the Home Office has provided an insight into how scammers work and who they target. Types of rental fraud A common fraud, says the Home Office, is where...