New legislation for evicting tenants
New legislation announced on the 28th of August 2020 means that, in most cases, tenants must be given a minimum of six months’ notice before a landlord can look to the courts for repossession
21 September 2020
Join in on Fire Door Safety week
Fire Door Safety Week runs from the 21st until the 27th of September. As a landlord, what are you doing to play your part?
17 September 2020
Housing benefit discrimination is deemed unlawful
If you are a landlord, of course, you want to pick and choose the tenants you invite to occupy your property. When marketing your property, you probably have a target demographic in mind and grant you
20 August 2020
Make your rental property stand out from the rest
The latest official statistics show that there are now nearly five million households living in private rented accommodation – an increase of almost two million households in the past decade.
13 August 2020
Landlords: Are you aware of the new electrical standards coming into force?
If you are a landlord with a property or properties in England, are you aware of the new electrical standards that come into force with effect from the 1st of July on any new tenancy you grant?
03 June 2020
Landlords: deposits and the coronavirus crisis
The coronavirus crisis has upended practically every aspect of our everyday lives. Relationships between landlords and their tenants are no exception. The handling of tenancy deposits...
14 May 2020
Advice for Landlords: Rogue Tenants, Portfolio Insurance & Tips for the Live-In Landlord
1. Live-in Landlords - Our Advice What is a live-in landlord? The clue is in the title, of course. A live-in landlord continues to live in the property in which a lodger rents a room (sharing…
27 April 2020
FAQs for landlords during lockdown
The government has issued guidance to landlords and tenants about the general implications of the Coronavirus Act 2020 and the impact of its provisions on tenancies.
17 April 2020
Is your second home properly insured during the crisis?
With the sunnier days and lighter evenings, you are probably missing the chance of getting away to your second home.
14 April 2020
HMOs and Legislations for Landlords
What is a HMO? A House in Multiple Occupation (HMO) is a house-sharing arrangement. They include tenants renting on a room by room basis. They could be sharing essential facilities such as the kitchen…
24 March 2020
Airbnb and your insurance
It has become the go-to solution for many landlords looking to fill short-term tenancies that may be available, but has the spread of sites such as Airbnb grown out of all control?
19 March 2020
Landlords and disabled tenants
March the 16th is Disabled Access Day in the UK – a day specifically marked for raising awareness about the needs of the disabled to a long list of buildings and amenities, including the homes...
13 March 2020
