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Charlie McNeill, managing director at Rainclear Systems, gives this advice to landlords considering gutter maintenance ahead of autumn and winter.  - Your gutters play...

Buy To Let insurance company Alan Boswell Group has identified the 10 most expensive repairs that could hit landlords - and...

The boss of a rental flatshare agency claims tenants are sacrificing summer holidays because of high rents. Matt Hutchinson, director of the...

The police have issued a 16-point guide for landlords to identify and guard against their properties being used as cannabis farms. This...

The Labour landslide victory in last week’s election won’t change the weather when it comes to mortgage rates, a leading analyst...

A landmark ruling about the invasive plant Japanese knotweed has been over-turned - with implications for landlords and other property owners.  In...

In the recent landlord sentiment survey conducted by the Property Redress Scheme, it came as no surprise to me to discover...

A council which last year staged a pilot project about the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards in the lettings sector is now...

New analysis by insurance giant Aviva reveals that one in every 13 new homes built in England in the last decade...

Labour says there’s a link between Section 21 powers granted to landlords and what it claims is a total of 4,400...

A property expert claims capital values on properties should drop significantly if they are not considered appropriately energy efficient. “Homes which aren’t...

Pipes aren’t normally the first thing that spring to mind when we think of wrapping up for winter, but with an...

It’s not just the weather that’s wet and dreary – the outlook looks bleak for landlords too as we head towards...

Lenders’ trade body UK Finance says there were 11,540 buy to let mortgages in arrears of 2.5 per cent or more of...

Rents saw an autumn dip in October, following three months of rapidly escalating prices across England.  According to PropTech firm Goodlord the...

It's that time of the year again – the weather is turning, and the leaves are starting to fall from the...

A council has prosecuted a rogue landlord for failing to provide adequate heating and hot water at one of his rental...

Searches for solar panel installations surged 32.85 per cent from 2022-2023, with demand for renewable energy increasing.  However one of the biggest...

Landlords looking to optimise capital appreciation on their properties may be alarmed at a siren warning from an insurance company. One Sure...

August saw a further softening in house prices which are now 5.3 per cent down on a year ago. The Nationwide says...

As UK homeowners commit to more sustainable sources of energy, the number of homes installing rooftop solar panels reached its highest...

A year ago, many landlords’ primary concern was what would be included in the Government’s long-awaited Renters (Reform) Bill. Today, with...

Landlord insurance provider Simply Business claims that new research shows subsidence claims doubling last year and hitting their peak in August...

The UK has long been a pioneer in terms of Net Zero goal setting, but many people across the nation remain...

With spring in the air, adjudicators at The Deposit Protection Service have revealed some of the interesting and unusual tenancy deposit...

For many years, investing in property has been seen as a way of obtaining “passive” income. Compared to other types of...

A host of local Labour leaders including mayors Andy Burnham and Sadiq Khan are leading a call for an immediate private...

The Royal Institution for Chartered Surveyors’ latest Residential Market Survey made for gloomy reading for many in the property market –...

2022 is a La Niña year - a rare third in a row.  A La Niña year relates to cooler than average...

The Private Rental Sector is undeniably in need of some assistance, as recent changes to legislation and global events have put...

With the summer heatwave a distant memory, residents are being advised to check their properties for signs of subsidence. While many landlords...

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

Winter can put a strain on our homes and so preparing ahead of the colder, wetter months is a smart move...

Managing property finances can be hard work, long-winded and stressful. With regulation changes and market volatility, keeping on top of your...

Landlords have been warned they risk fixed penalty notices and the loss of HMO licences if students leave rubbish in public...

So the heatwave is over - well, at least this week's heatwave is over. But who would bet against another with...

Simply Business is one of the UK’s biggest providers of small business and landlord insurance. Insuring over 350,000 landlords has given...

Ofgem has announced that the energy price cap will further rise from £1,971 to £2,800 in October this year, amid an...

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

A prominent energy industry organisation has just issued a new guide for landlords to improve their properties.  The Energy Saving Trust -...

As the weather begins to warm up, many will be starting to think about giving their homes a seasonal spring clean....

A specialist company is warning landlords that the recent spate of named storms across the UK may have heightened the risk...

It’s probably in the interest of landlords as much as tenants to slash energy bills now, even before new EPC ratings...

Heavy snowfall can present a number of dangers to your property.  Gutters can become clogged or even frozen due to snow and...

With a week to go before we ‘lose’ an hour, and the weather finally cooling to something like the seasonal norm,...

With energy efficiency making headlines in the private rental sector, Norton Finance has calculated the cost of an average mid-terrace household...

Landlords in or anticipating entering the holiday let market are being offered a series of tips by one of the country’s...

With the government lifting the price cap on energy suppliers at the start of this month, PropTech supplier Goodlord has produced...

Rik Smith, Head of Tenant Services at Goodlord, outlines in this tips piece how agents can support tenants with rising energy...

Campaigning charity Shelter says the lifting of the bailiff-enforced eviction ban, which happened over the weekend, is “the beginning of the...

A Build To Rent operator is introducing “signature scents” into its properties “to lift moods and enhance the rental experience.” Fig, orange...

The letting agents’ trade body has released guidance on how landlords can prepare their investment properties for summer. Angela Davey, president of...

The spring market in Florida is white-hot at the moment, rivalling the increasing temperatures across the state as people begin their...

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

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

A comparison website is warning owners to check whether their insurance policies cover damage from extreme weather events such as the...

With unusually cold weather even by winter standards expected later this month, Aviva has issued guidance for landlords and other home...

Insecure tenancies, poor housing conditions and overcrowding lead to health problems and worsen risks in the pandemic, a think tank claims. The...

Landlords considering taking advantage of the government’s new Green Homes Grant are being warned of a surge in cowboy building works. Sheffield...

Tell us about Airthings, why it was established, the products and what problem they were coming to solve? Airthings was established in...

Lettings agents’ group ARLA Propertymark has issued a seven point guide for landlords as winter approaches. The guide ensures the points are...

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

Student property will remain a very profitable asset class giving robust return despite the existing disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic,...

Demand for rental homes with outdoor space has surged in recent weeks as a result of the existing coronavirus lockdown, according...

The weather is set to get warmer as we head into the Easter weekend, but people will not be making the...

Living without outdoor space is proving a real challenge for many people during the current coronavirus lockdown, which will largely explain...

The UK Short Term Accommodation Association’s (STAA) is lobbying the government for an emergency support package to help the short-term rental...

The property market had enjoyed a boost thanks to the outcome of the general election in December, but now the market faces...

The severe weather that brought heavy rain and strong winds across the UK and flooded hundreds of properties this month is estimated...

Whether you’re a first-time landlord or a seasoned one looking to build your portfolio, you will need to consider how you...

Britain's mild start to the new year is set to come to end next week as a Nordic blast will hit...

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...

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

These days, renting isn’t just for younger adults, but it’s probably fair to say that younger adults are natural renters. It’s...

A number of homeowners, including buy-to-let landlords, across the UK are already thinking about winter despite the recent stifling temperatures with...

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

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

Hostmaker, which specialises in managing London properties put on to Airbnb and other short-let platforms, has apologised for causing controversy over...

Scotland’s rental market continued to go from strength to strength, with the average rental property north of the border generating a...

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

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

It may now be more than three months since thousands of households in Wales were faced with severe flooding in October...

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

Five homeless people will be offered a house to live in over the festive period, thanks to a landlord in Liverpool. Compassionate...

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...

There has been a notable increase in the number of people wanting to step off the property ladder and rent in...

Fire safety knowledge in the private rented sector has improved over the past 12 months but there is still significant room...

The scorching heatwave across much of the country means that now more than ever, landlords really must attend to seasonal maintenance...

Britain’s biggest and arguably most contentious buy-to-let landlord increased rents on hundreds of homes within an hour of the Bank of...

The Bank of England’s decision to raise the interest rate yesterday, from 0.5% to 0.75%, will increase the interest costs of...

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

Principality Building Society has cut the rate on its five-year buy-to-let mortgage product at 75% loan-to-value by 0.1% to 2.75%, making...

For the next five days, the grounds of the Royal Hospital in SW3 will be home to the world’s most prestigious...

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

There has been a reported surge in calls from landlords whose investment properties were damaged by the ‘Beast from the East’...

It is that time of year again! With a distinct chill in the air and dampness on the ground, the cold...

There has been a sharp rise in the number of people wanting to step off the property ladder and rent in...

Paul Cooney's sales team has had a flying start. Opened only six months ago and modelled on Horton and Garton's successful...