Blog: Landlords

Many landlords will be worried about the current situation and how they will be impacted if their tenants lose their job and can’t afford to pay the rent. Some landlords rely on their rental income as their only source of income...

Deciding between leasing a car or buying your own vehicle can be difficult and downright confusing, but leasing brings a huge host of added benefits and so in many cases, it’s a no-brainer. Not only will you be able to drive...

Of the raft of letting legislation introduced in the past few years, the most significant was the Tenant Fee Ban which came into effect on the 1st June 2019, and made it illegal for landlords or letting agents to charge any fees...

The expenses you claim against your property income will need to follow the usual HMRC ruling that the costs must be incurred wholly and exclusively for the purpose of renting out the property. An example set out on the Gov.uk...

As a Landlord, it is important to understand that there are numerous pieces of legislation which cover the private rented sector. Failure to comply with the plethora of legal requirements can create substantial financial and...

Should I put the rent up? This is the million dollar question. You may have just learned that your tax bill, mortgage and insurance costs are all increasing, and now you’re wondering whether you should increase the rent to...

On Monday 25 January 2010 PainSmith has a case appearing in the High Court which should provide the first binding decision on Tenancy Deposit Protection under the Housing Act 2004. In Draycott v Hannells Lettings Ltd there are two...