Most tenants do not routinely change the locks in their rental home, but you should be aware that it can and does happen on occasion,...

Conducting property inspections is an essential part of being a responsible and savvy landlord. Not only are you obliged to carry out...

Picture the moment: you have spent time and money trying to evict an uncooperative tenant. The happy day has finally arrived when you can...

No matter what type of buy to let property you’re looking to invest in, you need to decide whether you want long-term or short-term...

Gardens can be a bit of a pain for landlords, especially if you discover the tenant hasn’t maintained it and the weeds are ten feet high....

Most tenants are reliable and do pay their rent on time, but if you are unfortunate enough to end up stuck with an unreliable tenant, a...

Noisy tenants can be a problem for landlords. Whether your tenants are fans of loud music or your properties are located in streets where...

When BHS went into administration in 2016, not much was said about the 164 commercial landlords owed £4 million in unpaid rent, some of...

The Residential Landlords Association is warning landlords that many tenants are living in their overdrafts. With the new FCA rules on...

According to research carried out by Knight Frank, the private rental sector is expected to reach 22% of the total housing stock by 2023,...

The Tenant Fees Act came into force in June. It is designed to prevent landlords and letting agents from overcharging tenants. Since this...

Illegal sub-letting affects both landlords and tenants. Desperate tenants end up paying over the odds to rent poorly managed,...

A deposit is requested by landlords to cover any property damage that may occur over the course of a tenancy. It is a rare landlord that...

Rent can be a contentious subject. Tenants are often unhappy with rent increases but landlords have to consider the costs of mortgage...

Although much of the information out there relates to tenants’ rights, landlords in England have rights too. However, it is easy to get...

I’ve been to my fair share of disastrous inspections. Truth is, no matter how well you’ve vetted your tenant, you can’t be sure that...

Most landlords ask tenants to pay a deposit when they start a tenancy. New rules in England means this is typically 5 week’s rent, but...

Yes, according to an investigation carried out by the BBC. A recent report highlights claims that some landlords are discriminating...

Tenant pressure groups are not fond of Section 21 notices, but councillors from Greater Manchester have joined a chorus of voices calling...

Managing tenants can be overwhelming, when you’re already trying to run a property portfolio and stay ahead of the latest tax and...