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Benefit tenanted properties to get energy grants…
Energy Grants:
Private (BTL) landlords who rent to housing benefit tenants could be inline for help...
UK Build to Rent hits 100,000 mark
Build to Rent in Scotland:
The latest published research by the British Property Federation (BPF) suggests...
Rising Damp – how to deal with it
Damp & Mould:
You may have seen or heard of the 1970s TV series Rising Damp,...
Government Inquiry into Rogue Landlords
Substandard Homes:
Following the prime minister’s speech at the Conservative Party conference, when she promised to...
HMO crackdown for bath landlords
Landlords fined:
Two Bath landlords have received heavy fines totalling £16,000 for failing to hold HMO...
Rental Demand in Central London Outstrips supply
Central London Rents:
Average rental values in prime central London dipped just 0.1% in the three...
Rogue Landlords Make A Killing from Benefit Tenants, or do they?
Housing Benefit:
David Lawrenson writes in his LettingFocus.com blog about rogue landlords and how they no...
How buy to let lending has changed
From 30th September, a regulatory change means that all buy to let mortgage lenders have...
Conservatives plan Landlord Redress Schemes
Under pressure to do more for tenants, the Conservatives have said they will introduce redress...
5 per cent of rentals don’t meet energy standards
A new study carried out by AXA insurance has found that around one in 20...
Selective Licensing – are there any benefits for landlords?
Landlord Licensing:
Some local authorities are introducing landlord licencing in selected areas while others are doing...
Some statistics: key points of information for buy-to-let
Rental Housing Market:
Here is a mixture of key points of information from the latest English...
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Benefit tenanted properties to get energy grants…
Energy Grants:
Private (BTL) landlords who rent to housing benefit tenants could be inline for help...
UK Build to Rent hits 100,000 mark
Build to Rent in Scotland:
The latest published research by the British Property Federation (BPF) suggests...
Government Inquiry into Rogue Landlords
Substandard Homes:
Following the prime minister’s speech at the Conservative Party conference, when she promised to...
HMO crackdown for bath landlords
Landlords fined:
Two Bath landlords have received heavy fines totalling £16,000 for failing to hold HMO...
Rental Demand in Central London Outstrips supply
Central London Rents:
Average rental values in prime central London dipped just 0.1% in the three...
Rogue Landlords Make A Killing from Benefit Tenants, or do they?
Housing Benefit:
David Lawrenson writes in his LettingFocus.com blog about rogue landlords and how they no...
Conservatives plan Landlord Redress Schemes
Under pressure to do more for tenants, the Conservatives have said they will introduce redress...
5 per cent of rentals don’t meet energy standards
A new study carried out by AXA insurance has found that around one in 20...
Some statistics: key points of information for buy-to-let
Rental Housing Market:
Here is a mixture of key points of information from the latest English...
RLA’s hard hitting Budget Submission
2017/18 Budget:
The Residential Landlords’ Association calls for the scrapping of mortgage interest relief (MIR) changes...
NLA Submits wish list to Treasury ahead of Budget
Budget 2017/18:
The National Landlords’ Association (NLA) is making representations to HM Treasury ahead of the...
Student Rents remain static says new report…
Student Landlords:
A new report highlights static accommodation costs across England in the wake of rising...
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Rising Damp – how to deal with it
Damp & Mould:
You may have seen or heard of the 1970s TV series Rising Damp,...
How buy to let lending has changed
From 30th September, a regulatory change means that all buy to let mortgage lenders have...
Consider These Things before you Increase your Tenant’s Rent
1 - It could force good tenants to leave.
It might only be a small...
How Much Should Landlords Spend on Renovating?
Renting Standards:
Specialist residential property solicitor Amanda Sutcliffe of Bray & Bray looks at the importance...
Public Liability and Personal Injury Claims
Landlords' Insurance:
Perhaps the most important aspect of a landlord’s insurance cover is the possibility of...
Tenancy Deposits
Remember the Rules:
Tenancy deposits were introduced in April 2007 under the Housing Act 2004. The...
Sub-letting fees should not be more than £40
Sub-Letting Licenses: (SOLITAIRE) LIMITED Appellant and CHERRY LILIAN NORTON and other cases
Landlords of leasehold...
What Landlords Can’t Do
A Landlord Guide:
Residential Conveyancing Partner Amanda Sutcliffe of Bray & Bray Solicitors explains a landlord’s...
Lawyer warns of Section 21 confusion
Eviction:
Section 21, the possession procedure in England, which has been a lifeline for landlords with...
Section 21 Notice and Deposit Protection rules
Validity of Section 21 Notice: Amak Property Investments v Laura Sonny
This case was an...
Do you know if your Property Insurance cover is correct?
Insured Value:
Have you relied on your insurance broker to put an insured value on your...
How to do a rent review – Part 2
1.0 Introduction
1.1 - At rent review, the starting point obviously is to read the lease....
More than 4 tenants on a tenancy agreement?
Tenant Agreement:
The Law of Property Act 1925 talks about having a maximum of 4 tenants...
Twelve Must-Do things when Letting a Property
New Landlords:
Are you new to lettings, do you want to rent-out your own home for...
Property fraudsters stealing homes
Home owners and buy-to-let landlords are being warned of a potential rise in property fraudsters...
Are you properly alarmed?
Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations:
From 1 October 2015, the law changed regarding smoke and...
What Documents do I need when letting a property?
Lettings Document Checklist:
When setting up a new Assured Shorthold Tenancy (AST) it has always been...
Is rent in advance a deposit?
Advance Rent: Piggot v Slaven and Johnson v. Old
There are two important cases which clarify...
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Product Review – Property-Master
When you’re planning to buy a property to rent out, or you have existing buy-to-let...
Can I Keep a Holding Deposit?
Holding or Pre-Contract Deposits:
I thought it would be a good time to review the situation...
What Confusion in Westminster Means for Leaseholders…
Long Leasehold:
The UK has had some form of election or referendum every year since 2014....
My biggest bugbear when letting property
Viewings:
I’ve just come back from a viewing where the prospective tenant didn’t show up. We...
LendInvest Buy-to-Let Index
UK Buy-to-Let:
Where are the key buy-to-let hot spots in the UK? Which parts of the...
Housing Minister loses his seat…
Politics – Breaking News:
Gavin Barwell, the Conservative Housing Minister, has lost his Croydon Central seat...
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Purpose built student accommodation in high demand
Whilst there were concerns that Brexit would have a negative impact on the Purpose-Built Student...
When is a landlord liable for injuries to a tenant?
Personal injury:
There are some instances when a landlord could be held liable for injuries suffered...
Smart locks vs physical locks: which is more secure?
Property Security:
Technology has taken over nearly every aspect of our everyday lives, including how we...
Six ways to use property data to improve your ROI
For years, big institutional landlords have had dedicated teams who analyse the property market to...
The Risks and Rewards of Property Guardianship
Property Security:
In the last few years, property guardians have become a popular alternative for managing...
How Landlords Can Save Money By Choosing A Cleaning Company Directly
As recent tax changes mean landlords may lose out on profit, how can you keep...
Press Releases
Young Tenants being hit by Tax Hike on Landlords
Landlord Tax:
ONE in five private landlords is now less willing to rent to young people...
Are landlords being left out in the cold…
Winter Warning:
Landlords are being urged to take urgent action to avoid being left out in...
RLA Secures £1.5m Energy Funding Pot for Members
Energy Efficiency:
The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) has secured a £1.5m funding pot from energy company...
Iain Duncan Smith MP gives his verdict on the future challenges for landlords
Iain Duncan Smith MP joins Landlord Investor magazine as a columnist to give landlords and...
Total Landlord Insurance wins “Best Landlord Insurance Provider”
Landlord Insurance:
Hamilton Fraser Total Landlord Insurance has won ‘Best Landlord Insurance Provider’ at the Insurance...
Newcastle Landlords’ Conference
Landlords & Agents:
The next Newcastle Landlords' Conference will be held on Wednesday 21st March 2018...
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Section 21 Notices
Obtaining Possession Using Section 21 Notices
Updated October 2016
This article explains how to gain possession of...
Ending an Assured Shorthold Tenancy
Ending an Assured Shorthold Tenancy must be handled with care. For landlords and tenants its...
Electrical Safety
Electrical Safety - the Key Points
There are around 30 deaths and 4,000 accidents annually in...
Notice to Quit
Residential Tenancies
Bringing a tenancy or a license to an end ( termination of the tenancy or...
Landlord Checks for Legionella
Risk Assessment: Updated September 2017
Letting agents and landlords are obliged by law to carry out...
Grounds For Possession
Grounds for Possession - Assured Shorthold Tenancies
The Housing Act 1988 as amended by the Housing Act 1996...
