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UK holiday home insurance â a quick reminder on what you need to know
So, youâve got yourself a holiday home in the UK â lucky you! Whether itâs a rustic cottage tucked away in the Cotswolds or a beachside bolthole in Cornwall, owning a second home is a dream for many. But have …
House prices, the rental market, HMO controls, and other UK property news
If youâre a landlord â or indeed any kind of property owner â thereâs invariably some news item likely to have an impact on the value of the asset. The trick lies in keeping abreast of what can frequently be …
Landlord alert, invest in the Northern Powerhouse, house prices on the up, plans for golf course homes and other UK property news
Itâs never easy being a buy to let landlord. By keeping up with some of the latest UK property news headlines, though, we aim to make your job just that little bit easier. So, letâs briefly review whatâs currently making …
How to leave your unoccupied property: security tips
Are you planning an extended holiday away from home? Perhaps you need to move out while the builders are in? Perhaps thereâs a longer than usual interval between tenants moving out of your let property before new ones move in? …
Fire safety rules for UK holiday home owners renting out their property
If you rent out your holiday home, fire safety is something you simply canât ignore. Itâs not just about ticking legal boxes – itâs about keeping your guests safe and protecting your investment. The good news is, staying compliant doesnât …
Politics, pets and lets
How often have you considered adding âno petsâ in your advertisement for an upcoming tenancy in a let property you own? You are probably worried about the extra damage or wear and tear that might be caused if your tenants …
How to choose the most appropriate UK holiday home insurance
Are you preparing your second home for a new season of holidays? Then itâs probably a good time to think about your UK holiday home insurance. Ensuring that your property is covered by the appropriate type of cover is one …
How to improve your property’s EPC rating
If youâ re a landlord, you will be aware that recent years have seen successive changes to the energy-efficiency standards the law requires you to maintain for your domestic let property. It might have been something of a challenge to …
The importance of the PRS
What is it? The initials might not be recognised by everyone, but for those in the know, PRS simply means the Private Rental (or Rented) Sector â populated by private sector landlords and the growing number of private tenants they …
Housing market kicks off, home values, Rentersâ Rights Bill, and other UK property news
As we continue into 2025, UK property news continues to claim the headlines across much of the press. Letâs take a brief look behind some of those stories to examine the state of the housing market as the year begins …
