Archive

Introducing renewable energy into your home can improve energy self-sufficiency, reduce electricity bills and contribute to a healthier environment. The Eco Experts...

Invasive plant species such as Japanese knotweed are developing much earlier in 2024 due to the warm, wet winter, a plant...

Top tips will be provided for landlords in the private rental market in a seminar next month organised by high profile...

Landlords play a crucial role in providing safe and comfortable housing for tenants while also managing rental properties effectively. Staying informed...

Landlords are selling up in significant volumes these days - partly to cash in on capital appreciation, but mostly thanks to...

HMRC has contacted Landlord Today to make a direct appeal to readers to explain the benefits of submitting their 2022 to...

The cost of living crisis has forced many landlords to reassess their property holdings, and some are even selling off.  This has...

A tax expert has set out top tips for landlords as they embark on a new financial year. Mike Parkes, tax expert...

Landlords making self-assessment tax returns may already be starting to sweat - the deadline is midnight on January 31. Overall - landlords...

HMRC has contacted Landlord Today to make a direct appeal to readers to complete accurate and timely tax returns. A spokesperson says:...

Many first-time landlords don’t know where to begin when deciding to take in a lodger. Money.co.uk has provided top tips: 1. Check...

A campaign called Energy Guide says landlords can and should do more to save energy in the private rental sector.  The campaign...

It's claimed that home owners could be making an extra £2.000 per month by renting out a spare room on Airbnb, depending...

As the autumn weather turns colder, many families are proactively seeking ways to reduce their energy use as, even with the...

London-focussed lettings agency Douglas & Gordon gives its rundown on what new landlords should know to get the most out of...

Energy bills have increased for around 22 million energy consumers – and they’re expected to escalate again later this year when...

Here are five top tips worth considering if you’re an aspiring or ambitious property entrepreneur. 1. Take Your Time to Find the...

With the housing market showing little sign of a slowdown, interest in auction properties also signals a busy year ahead. Here's my...

For landlords looking to find tenants fast, London-based lettings agency Douglas & Gordon has put together a 12 tip guide to ensure landlords have a smooth letting process – perfect for...

There are numerous reasons as to why renting is the way forward and how it can bring just as much, if...

It’s likely that you’ll have something festive lined up over the Christmas period, but in case not - here are a...

Landlords have been issued with five top tips on how to use heating systems more efficiently and safely in a bid...

Internet searches for ‘how to become a landlord’ have increased by 22 per cent according to Sheards Accountants, a chartered accountancy...

It’s Gas Safety Week and supplier Ideal Heating has produced five top tips for landlords. - 1. Check your appliances for warning signs -...

Landlords are being invited to a free webinar that promises to bring them up to date with the new planning regime...

ARLA Propertymark has issued five top tips to landlords whose properties may be left empty by tenants on holiday.  ARLA president Maxine...

Gardens have always been a mixed blessing for landlords - currently they’re popular with tenants but there is the problem of...

An accountancy firm is giving landlords 10 top tips to keep their cash flow in a healthy condition.  The Sheards Accountants firm...

High end lettings agency Carter Jonas has offered landlords a series of tips to renting out their properties quickly and successfully. They...

Since the eviction ban was lifted on May 31, landlords are once again able to move forward with eviction proceedings. However,...

If you are furnishing your long-term let or holiday let, a new guide to the best value second hand furniture may...

ARLA Propertymark, the letting agents’ main trade body, has prepared a ‘top tips’ guide for first time landlords. Association president Angela Davey...

Oliver Andrews, editor at Property Assist Claim, sets out how landlords can find the ideal tenants for their rental homes.  If you...

As a landlord, there may be times when you face boiler issues and tenants asking you to resolve problems. It is...

The Deposit Protection Service has given its six top tips for landlords and tenants to navigate the deposit dispute maze. Here they...

Whilst 24% of adults have welcomed a new pet into their home since March 2020, or are planning to before Easter...

In this article, the experts at Good Move give their top tips for dealing with damp in your home. Damp is something...

The Covid-19 pandemic has changed so many things for so many people. For international real estate agents in Spain, it has...

HMOs are an important part of the UK housing market as they offer students and young professionals affordable accommodation. There is...

If you are dreaming of buying a property in Spain, there is so much to think about and many things to...

No matter if you have a property abroad, a holiday home, or rent a place long-term, 2020 has definitely been a...

Virtual viewings are on the increase according to a new study by the UK's technology-led estate agent, Purplebricks, with one in six buyers...

With new regulations and rules now in place for landlords, our in-house property experts outline their 10 essential safety requirements for...

Gas Safety Week is an annual event, that took place 14-20 September in 2020 and aims to raise awareness of gas safety...

The National Residential Landlords Association has given the sector five top tips to improve home security - marking October as Home...

Despite another national lockdown seemingly on the horizon, the property market remains resilient, with the stamp duty holiday and other initiatives...

With the weather taking a turn for the worse in recent days, buy-to-let landlords who own properties with gardens would do...

As has been broadcast widely in the news the government has been going to extraordinary lengths to enforce their message that...

Landlords are being reminded this week that they are responsible for the safety of their tenants, as part of Gas Safety...

Imagine if you could make the properties that you are currently trying to let look larger, brighter, cleaner, warmer, more homely,...

ARLA Propertymark has compiled some fresh advice and top tips for those starting to think about their living circumstances and renting...

Back in 1940, when this country was again fighting a ruthless enemy, albeit of a very different kind to now, Winston...

If you have recently entered the buy-to-let market for the first time, here are a few tips to help you ensure...

With the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) coming into play last year, it's now more important than ever to ensure the...

Investing in the buy-to-let sector is one of the most lucrative ways to make money. There are a number of things to...

Student property remains one of the most lucrative investments available to landlords, with sky-high double-digit yields currently on offer in many...

Proposals by the main political parties, including the Tory government, to scrap Section 21 notices to evict tenants could potentially pave...

Tenants sometimes complain their property is damp and mouldy, and request that their landlord take action to address the problem. Landlords,...

A high number of people are at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning this winter as they do not have a CO...

With the temperature plummeting across the UK, there are several weather warnings in place over the next few days, and some...

With the weather taking a turn for the worse in recent weeks, buy-to-let landlords would do well to ensure their properties are winter-ready before...

For landlords looking to protect their rental properties this winter, here are some top tips, as well as hints on how...

With winter fast approaching the cold weather can be more than a discomfort for tenants. To help things run smoothly in your...

Many people are at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, particularly if they do not have a CO alarm in their property.  UK...

Landlords are being reminded that they are responsible for the safety of their tenants ahead of Gas Safety Week. The annual event,...

The Airbnb revolution has widely changed perceptions of short lets, opening up a potentially lucrative market for buy-to-let investors.  For landlords, short...

The letting agent you instruct for your buy-to-let property could have a major impact on your landlord experience. While a decent letting...

Damp problems can be a serious concern in any home. Not only are they unwelcoming, but they are also unhealthy, and...

With the slump in house price growth in London slowing, a growing number of property investors believe that now is a...

The children are off school, which means the summer break has officially begun and people are gearing up for the holidays....

Demand for good quality rental homes continues to grow, but with the latest figures from NHS Digital revealing that there were...

We all know that investing in a buy-to-let (BTL) property is a huge responsibility, but for those of you who are...

A third of adults do not check if the engineer working on their property’s gas appliances is doing so legally, according...

Estate agents, property surveyors, interior decorators, an online services marketplace and other housing experts have teamed up to reveal home renovations...

Property expert and entrepreneur Gill Fielding has been investing in property for several decades; long before the term ‘property investor’ was...

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

A new series of Academy events across the country designed to educate landlords and letting agents on the ins and outs...

With the property market in a state of flux, even the traditional rental market appears to be cooling a little, particularly...

It is estimated that buildings produce nearly half of this country’s carbon emissions - almost double that of cars and planes. The...

ARLA Propertymark has compiled some top tips aimed at novice landlords that some experienced buy-to-let landlords may also find useful. Peter Savage,...

Many people invest in property or sign up to investment club arrangements, which are not uncommon in the industry, but sometimes it...

One in three Brits are at risk of from carbon monoxide poisoning this winter as they do not have a CO...

If you are planning to add to your property portfolio, it is important to ensure that the property is gas safe. Here’s...

With temperatures set to drop over the next few days, it is important that landlords check whether they have protection for...

When you rent out property you may have to pay tax. But the rules on paying tax on rental income can...

Christmas is almost upon us once again and for many people, that means they are now making plans to go and...

Winter is now very definitely here and the weather is only going to get harsher, possibly a lot harsher, before spring...

Letting a home can be an intimidating task if you’re doing it for the first time. You may have deliberately entered...

As winter approaches, landlords and other property owners need to take the right measures to prepare their properties against the cold...

Burst pipes and blocked drains are a pain at the best of times, but with winter rapidly approaching, it is even...

While the UK weather continues to defy all expectation, with scorching temperatures raging across the country, the rental market in London...

Many landlords consider family tenants the Holy Grail with recent research by the National Landlords Association (NLA) revealing that properties rented...

The UK buy-to-let property market has witnessed some extensive changes over the last couple of years, making the market much more...

By anyone's standards, it’s a tough time to be a landlord. With Brexit just around the corner, a sluggish housing market,...

Despite changes to tax relief for residential landlords, buy-to-let remains a popular choice, supported by record-low mortgage borrowing rates, solid demand...

Whether you are a first-time landlord or have let properties before, there are a number of factors to consider in order...

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

There are plenty of changes that you could make to ensure 2018 is more profitable, with Simple Landlords Insurance advising buy-to-let...

With less than three months until the new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) are introduced in April 2018, Mike Feely of...

Tenants that have nothing but respect and praise for their landlords are the sort of tenants that are likely to be...