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Landlord insurance update

As we’re all well aware, the cost of living is rising across the board. E...
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Landlord licensing around the UK

The four nations of the UK each have national mandatory licensing requireme...
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Who should be making gas safety checks for your rental property?

If any gas appliance or system isn’t properly installed and maintained, t...
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Top three landlord/tenant emergencies and how to deal with them

When there’s an emergency situation at a rental property, it affects the ...
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Three ways for landlords to tackle the cost of living crisis

The cost of living crisis is impacting everyone. While it’s those on lowe...
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What are legionella checks and who should be making them?

Legionella is a bacteria that can form in water when the temperature is bet...
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What's the latest on student letting?

The student letting market is thriving. Unite Students, the largest operato...
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Notice periods and evictions around the UK

With housing policy devolved to the four nations of the UK, some of the reg...
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Top five tips for Tenant Find Only landlords  

There’s a lot goes on ‘behind the scenes’ when letting a property and...
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Who should be making the electrical checks on your property?

As a landlord, you have a legal obligation to make sure that the electrical...
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Landlords in England need to know about selective licensing schemes

In England, every local authority has the power to introduce its own ‘sel...
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What the Fire Safety Regulations say about fire doors in rented properties

Does your property need a firedoor? If so what are the important features o...

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