Tax advantages of holiday lets
As many would-be holidaymakers will have discovered to their cost, however, the sudden surge in bookings means that during the summer of 2021, at least, demand outstripped supply...
17 December 2021
Landlords insurance and using guaranteed rent schemes
One of the questions sometimes raised about landlords insurance is whether it offers the landlord any protection against probably the biggest risk he or she faces – the unreliability of tenants in pay
24 June 2021
Commercial landlords FAQs
You might be described as a commercial landlord if you own a property or properties used as shops, offices, GP surgeries, warehouses or for any number of other business purposes...
24 May 2021
Referencing and rent checks
That’s what makes it so important to choose your tenants with care, to take up references and, examine their past history in any rented accommodation before granting a tenancy.
21 April 2021
How you can earn £7,500 a year tax-free
Having to pay tax is always likely to be a bitter pill to swallow – especially if you have gone out of your way and worked hard to earn it.
09 March 2021
What is rent guarantee insurance?
If you own buy to let property, you are running a business. The property is your principal business asset and the rent you receive from your tenants represents the income stream on which your business
08 February 2021
The importance of block of flats insurance
If you are the landlord of a block of flats, with different tenants holding different tenancies and over varying periods of time, the question of insurance might seem relatively more complicated.
13 January 2021
Landlord legislation changes in 2021
Every year brings its share of new legislation or amendments to the existing rules and regulations governing the relationship between landlords and their tenants.
11 January 2021
Converting your property into an HMO
Conventionally, a property you own is let to a single tenant or joint tenants, who are given the run of the whole premises.
05 January 2021
Landlords of HMO's: Need to know
Are you the landlord of a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO)? Such premises have a formal definition, which makes them subject to a whole raft of housing legislation, so it is essential to understand
10 December 2020
Landlord portfolio insurance FAQS
With competitively priced property on the market, a stamp duty holiday in place until the end of March 2021, and unsatisfied demand for private rented accommodation, more landlords are looking...
11 November 2020
Getting prepared for cold weather rentals
Getting prepared for winter means taking sensible precautions that are likely to help protect your property, go down well with tenants who are looking to manage their energy bills...
03 November 2020
