Lets Get Serious: How to Transition from Accidental Landlord to Active Investor
5 minute read posted on 17th Mar 2025Many landlords start out accidentally, from inheriting a property to moving in with a partner to having no luck selling their previous home. Some are happy to stick with just one rental, but for many others, it's the start of...
What is the Decent Homes Standard?
3 minute read posted on 13th Mar 2025The Decent Homes Standard is a government benchmark designed to ensure that all rental properties provide safe, comfortable, and well-maintained living conditions. Historically, it has applied only to social housing, but Section...
What is Awaab’s Law?
4 minute read posted on 12th Mar 2025Awaab's Law is a pivotal legislative measure introduced in the United Kingdom to address the pressing issues of damp and mould in social housing. Named in memory of Awaab Ishak, a two-year-old boy who tragically died in December...
Discrimination – what are the new discrimination laws?
3 minute read posted on 11th Mar 2025The Renters' Rights Bill introduces significant reforms aimed at eliminating discriminatory practices in the private rental sector. If you are a self-managing landlord in the Salisbury, Wilton, or Warminster area, it's essential...
Inheritance to Income: Build a Lifelong Rental Investment from an Inherited Home
6 minute read posted on 3rd Mar 2025Inheriting a home is a complex experience, blending the feelings of loss when a loved one dies with the practicalities of managing a newly acquired property. While selling might seem like the straightforward choice, there could be...
What Protection Against Pet Damage Will I Have?
3 minute read posted on 3rd Mar 2025The Renters' Rights Bill introduces significant changes regarding tenants' rights to keep pets in rental properties. As a landlord, it's essential to understand these changes and the protections available to you against potential...
What is the new Landlord Ombudsman?
3 minute read posted on 24th Feb 2025The Renters' Rights Bill, introduced by the UK government in September 2024, proposes the establishment of a Private Rented Sector Ombudsman. This new entity is designed to provide tenants and landlords with a fair and efficient...
What Information Has to Be Saved to the Private Rented Sector Database?
4 minute read posted on 21st Feb 2025The Renters' Rights Bill introduces a significant change for landlords: the establishment of a mandatory Private Rented Sector (PRS) Database. This digital platform aims to centralise essential information, promoting transparency...
Will I Still Be Able to Increase the Rent During a Tenancy?
4 minute read posted on 19th Feb 2025The Renters' Rights Bill introduces new rules on how landlords can increase rent during a tenancy. If you own rental property in Salisbury, Wilton, or Warminster, it's essential to understand these changes to ensure compliance and...
Mid-tenancy inspections in Salisbury: why they matter, what to check, and how to get them right
6 minute read posted on 18th Feb 2025Do you really need to carry out mid-tenancy inspections? Well, yes you do, and here’s why. Aside from being an excellent opportunity to nurture the relationship with your tenant, carrying out regular mid-tenancy inspections at...