Category: Landlord Advice
Residential let legal expenses and optional rent protection insurance: how UK landlords can protect their rental income
Residential let legal expenses insurance helps cover the legal costs associated with disputes between landlords and tenants. Depending on the policy, it may cover repossession proceedings, rent arrears recovery, legal advice and representation. Optional rent protection can also provide financial …
House rebuild cost calculator: How to calculate the correct buildings insurance sum insured
Do you know how much it would cost to rebuild your home? How would you calculate it? Perhaps you would make the mistake of some homeowners who base their insurance valuation on the past or current market value rather than …
Do landlords need insurance?
Although arranging landlord insurance is widely considered a sensible precaution by many property owners, it is not generally a legal requirement in the UK. However, although landlord insurance is not normally required by law, contractual obligations such as mortgage terms …
Make your property eco-friendly
Below are a number of tips as to how you can help make your property eco-friendlier. They apply to any property, whether it is let, owner-occupied or anything in between. These are very practical minor tips that you can do …
Fire doors and landlords
Fire doors are an essential fire safety feature – they are often quite literally life-saving. And for landlords of Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs), understanding your obligations and responsibilities relating to fire doors and fire safety is key. Disclaimer: This …
Money-saving tips for landlords and property owners: practical ways to cut costs in 2026
It’s financially challenging to be a landlord these days – and there’s no sign of it getting easier any time soon. As practically every other landlord is facing rising living and property-running costs, therefore, you are probably in search of …
Preparing your second home for winter visitors – or winter closure
As the year draws to a close, many UK second home owners face a familiar decision: whether to welcome winter guests or close up the property until spring. Whichever route you take, preparation is key to keeping your home safe, …
Winter-proof your garden
Winter in the UK can be harsh on your garden, with cold temperatures, frost, and potentially heavy snowfall. However, with the right preparations and care, you can protect your garden from the winter elements and ensure it flourishes once spring …
Getting your property winter-ready
As the days grow shorter and seasonal storms begin to brew, it is a timely reminder that whether it’s the home you live in or a property you let to tenants, it is never too early to batten down the …
What are the latest EPC changes?
Landlords in the UK face a tough regulatory regime when it comes to letting their property, and one area in which regulation seems to grow ever more restrictive is the energy efficiency of dwellings in the private rented sector. Though …
