Landlord Health and Safety

Health and Safety in Rented Properties

Landlords are responsible for ensuring that their properties are safe for tenants to occupy. So they must keep up to date with all the health and safety regulations for private rented properties.
Rent Arrears Letter Template

Free Rent Arrears Letter Template – Sample Landlord Letter to Tenant Late Payment

Writing a rent arrears letter requires a careful balance of professionalism and assertiveness to effectively communicate with a tenant who is behind on their...

How to host the perfect house viewing

Inviting prospective tenants to view your property is a crucial step in the process of renting for any landlord. It can be the difference...

PRA changes see more landlords fix for five in Q1

Landlords appear to have switched to a longer-term approach with their buy to let rates over the past two years, new data from Commercial...
Don't let your boiler land you in hot water

Landlords! Stay on top of your boiler safety and maintenance

As the landlord, you are responsible for the maintenance of the boiler in your property. Tenants will expect it to be safe, and rely...
furnished property

Furnished Or Unfurnished? Which Is Better For Landlords And Tenants?

As a landlord, the decision to rent a property furnished or unfurnished is entirely yours to make. Here are a few things to consider when deciding whether to rent your property furnished or unfurnished.
tenant not paying rent

My tenant is not paying rent. What can I do?

Possibly the biggest expectation any landlord has is that their tenants will pay their rent on time and in full. The repercussions of a...
central London

A beginner’s Guide to Buy/Sell HMO Property

A multi-family home is a single property, so selling your home requires a special method. If you are a tenant looking for a home or...

When should tenants pay for repairs?

Whether you are a tenant or a landlord, dilapidations may occur at any time. But before you know how to rectify them, it is...
When to change the locks

When should I change the locks on my buy-to-let property?

Should landlords change the locks at the end of a tenancy? Is it a good idea for landlords to change the locks between tenancies? Read this article to get some advice on when to change the locks on your buy-to-let property.