What you need to know about becoming a landlord
Thinking about letting out a property? Here’s what you need to know.
Category Property
What does the Tenant Fees Act mean for landlords and tenants?
The burden for many renters is the seemingly fruitless referencing fee they must pay before paying the deposit and first month’s rent. From June, these lettings fees will be scrapped, so what does it mean for tenants and for the letting agents who relied on them?
Is Notre-Dame insured and how will it be repaired?
When the 856-year-old architectural icon went ablaze, the devastation of the public was apparent worldwide. Unlike your own home, it’s not just a case of calling your insurance company when the flames die down. So, is Notre-Dame insured and how will it cover the restoration?
Landlords: Make sure you know the new electrical safety laws
The Housing Minster has introduced new measures in order to tighten up electrical safety rules for landlords.
What landlords should look out for in 2019
Regulatory changes planned in 2019 could have an impact on landlords, we take a look at what to watch out for.
What makes a good landlord? Here are 6 top tips
With almost a quarter of the UK population renting, landlords earned around £54 billion from rent last year. Keep your tenants happy with these top tips.
A guide to caring for your church, all year round
Each season brings with it a new threat to church buildings, yet with proper maintenance, you can minimise these risks.
When are residential landlords allowed to access their property?
As a landlord, you may need to access your tenanted property to carry out inspections or work. What are the rules?
Natural disasters predicted to account for £72bn insurance claims in 2017
The old adage ‘one thing after another’ has rarely seemed truer than in 2017, with the relief efforts to help victims of one storm, hurricane, flood or earthquake barely under way before another part of the world is hit by…
Minimum energy performance requirement looms. Have you got the energy?
Winter for many tenants of residential or commercial properties can be costly and uncomfortable if they have to endure sub-standard heating systems in drafty buildings. But all that’s set to change next year when the new energy efficiency regulations come…