Lettings

As a landlord or letting agent in the UK, it’s crucial to have a comprehensive understanding of the lifespan of various items in your rented properties. This knowledge can help distinguish between normal wear and tear and damage that may exceed reasonable expectations, ultimately impacting deposit deductions at the end of a tenancy.

At one point in time almost every landlord will find themselves with an empty property. Normally, it’s only for a matter of days or weeks until a tenant moves in but there could be some unavoidable circumstances that leave your property unoccupied for a prolonged duration.

Despite the government’s February recess, there will be changes this month that can affect landlords both in the immediate and distant future. From the rise in Right to Rent fines to the Welsh Labour Leadership election, here is everything that could affect Landlords’.  

It’s the piece of legislation that everyone in the lettings industry has been talking about for the past few years. But will it actually come to pass before the general election? And what will it mean if Labour comes to power?

As temperatures lower and bills rise, we look at the year ahead for all things energy.

It may be the year of the dragon but it could also be the year of the property investor! Headwinds have quickly turned to more favourable tailwinds, with mortgage rates decreasing, optimism increasing, and the potential for a Spring Budget bonanza to assist budding and existing landlords.

The Tenancy Deposit Scheme shares what letting agents and landlords need to know about allowing pets in lets.

The crack down on rogue landlords has been increasing over the last years, with local and central governments introducing new schemes and task forces to minimise the risk to tenants within social and private housing.

Hello, fellow Landlords and enthusiasts of the unpredictable world of property management! Today, we’re diving into the comical side of Landlord life, where every day brings a new surprise, a peculiar request, or a story that leaves us scratching our heads in amusement.

The lettings market in 2023 was extraordinary. When it analysed its figures, Rightmove found there had been an average of 20 individual enquiries for every rental property available. For context, only six tenants were chasing each rental in 2019.

As winter arrives and the risk of mould increases, how to manage damp in social and private renting housing is becoming more important for landlords.