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With demand still far outstripping supply, buy-to-let remains an attractive asset class, but while the majority of landlords say they are...

There has been a notable increase in landlord insurance claims where properties have been damaged by people using them to grow...

Direct Line for Business has launched new landlord emergency cover, which includes call-out charges, costs for labour and materials up to...

The cost of repairing a faulty boiler currently stands at about 60% more than the average UK monthly rent, according to...

Landlord licensing schemes are being introduced across England, while they are mandatory in Scotland and Wales, as local authorities attempt to...

There is still plenty of money to be made in buy-to-let, provided you invest in the right areas, according to new...

More than two thirds of UK renters have no plans to acquire a property, according to new research by landlord insurer...

Amid what is likely to be one of the coldest Februarys for a century the last thing you need – or...

With a high number of laws affecting buy-to-let landlords and changing frequently, it is now more important than ever to keep...

Landlords have identified what they believe to be London’s next buy-to-let hotspots, which includes the likes of Woodford, Leytonstone and Redbridge. North...

But-to-let landlords are a resilient bunch of people who continue to adopt a ‘positive’ attitude towards the private rented sector (PRS)...

To help safeguard landlords from losing out on rental income, Direct Line Landlord Insurance has launched a new rent guarantee product...

More than two thirds of private landlords have a good relationship with their tenants, according to the latest poll. A total of...

Well cared for central heating systems will help keep your rental properties warm and cosy. But be warned, fresh analysis by...

Total Landlord Insurance is warning landlords to be extra vigilant over the festive period as it reports a 14% year-on-year increase...

Televisions, boilers and even beds are incredibly among some of the larger items stolen by tenants in the North East of...

Almost a third of tenants in the private rented sector think it’s ‘fair game’ to keep items belonging to the landlord...

While we all know that it is important for all landlords to have a watertight legal contract in place to fall...

One in seven renters have broken one or more rules outlined in their tenancy agreement, while 11% of renters surveyed claimed...

A landlord who was jailed earlier this year after being found guilty of cultivating a cannabis crop of £75,000 in two...

Legal documents are a necessary requirement for landlords. From tenancy agreements, deposit protection schemes and demand for rent, making sure you...

With an increasing numbers of rental properties being targeted by gangs of cannabis cultivators looking to house their criminal activities, it...

Landlords are being reminded to remain attentive when viewing or inspecting rental homes in order to weed out tenants that may...

With more people renting than in previous generations, buy-to-let can be extremely lucrative, but only if you avoid some major pitfalls. Your...

Tenants are now adopting a more short-term view on renting property, reflected in the average assured shorthold tenancy length which is...

Research by landlord insurance provider Direct Line for Business has revealed that one in 10 private landlords has no formal tenancy...

A radio station is launching a new property programme with a focus on landlords.  New LBC programme ‘The Property Hour’ will be...

Do you know who’s living in your property? Maybe not, according to new research.   Direct Line for Business found that one in...

More than half (55%) of buy-to-let mortgage applicants are unaware of the impending changes to mortgage law, according to a survey. Accidental...

Landlord Action founder Paul Shamplina has teamed up with Direct Line for Business to create an advertorial video all about Right...

With temperatures plummeting in some areas of the country, landlords are being advised to make sure their boilers are in good...