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A landlord’s guide to reducing energy bills

With price-hikes seemingly always in the news and concerns around the cost of living, ensuring that your property is energy-efficient is never a bad...
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Renovation tips: what carpet should I install?

What type of carpet should you install in your rental property? Find tips for landlords on what carpet is best to install in a buy-to-let.

5 Things to Do Before the End of Your Tenancy

In this article you will find out the 5 Things to Do Before the End of Your Tenancy, including leaving the house tidy, decluttering and setting up a forwarding address...

Could landlords have grounds to challenge HMO licensing fees?

A recent court case may set a legal precedent for landlords to challenge the cost, set by their local authority, for an HMO license. There...
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Tenants with pets – good or bad news?

Many people have pets, so if you're a landlord it's likely that sooner or later you'll get a request from a pet owner who...
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Becoming a Landlord: 5 Reasons You May Need a Lawyer

While renting out your property is a great way to generate passive income, owning and leasing it comes with its own set of rules....

Gas Safety Advice for Landlords – Everything you need to know

Landlords have a legal responsibility, according to the HSE, to ensure the ‘safety of your tenants’. It is a requirement then to ensure boilers...

Landlords prepare for brave new world of digitised tax returns

Landlords up and down the country will be steeling themselves for more change from 2020, when Making Tax Digital (MTD) becomes a requirement. Thankfully, the...
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Do’s and don’ts with buy to let mortgage applications

In this guide you will find all you need to know about buy-to-let mortgages, whether it is purchasing or remorgaging a property...
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Which repairs are a landlord’s responsibility – and which are a tenant’s?

If you are new to renting out property, find out exactly which repairs are a landlord’s responsibility, and which need to be carried out by a tenant.