Blog: Landlords

Every rental home needs updating at some point, from simple wear and tear to evolving technology and design, or changes in the law around living standards and energy efficiency. Although rental voids are usually viewed in a...

While most tenancies run their course without a major hitch, ending up with difficult tenants is a real concern for landlords, and we're often asked how we spot and avoid potentially troublesome candidates. Years of experience and...

Renting out your property to someone close can seem like an easy win. You can dispense with marketing and viewings, and even skip the tiresome paperwork and background checks. Well, take a moment’s pause. Renting to family or...

Margins matter when you’re a landlord, and keeping an eye on your costs as well as your income is an essential part of any successful business strategy. But what about savings that cost you more later on? Just as buying cheap...

Finding the sweet spot between saving for a rainy day and actually enjoying your rental income is every landlord’s dream for a peaceful and profitable life. Maintenance and repairs come with the territory of owning a rental...

The Renters' Rights Bill is set to bring major changes to the rental sector. One of the most contentious changes is the restriction on landlords taking more than one month’s rent in advance. While this aims to make renting...

Many 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...

The 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...

Awaab'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...

The 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...