HMO Insurance

We look at the many types of landlord insurance available to help property owners get the correct insurance they need.

As a property owner you will have far more work to do than many people realise. We’ve put together an essential landlord checklist to make sure you’ve got things covered

Landlords must ensure that a range of safety checks are carried out before you rent a property, and different documents are required in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Find the full Landlord certificate list

From those who can’t pay the rent, to those who cause damage to your property – how can a landlord protect themselves from troublesome tenants?

HMO insurance (house of multiple occupancies) is no different from standard property owners insurance in what cover is provided.

The main reason for a house inspection is to assess the current state of your rental property both inside and outside. It’s an opportunity to make sure that everything is working as it should.

Housing minister Brandon Lewis recently announced that, from October, all private landlords in England must have working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms in their properties.…

We asked a panel of top landlord associations what the most important documents are for landlords. Make sure you have the documents you need in place.

There are about 150 separate laws in place to protect landlords and tenants. Under the sheer weight of regulations and responsibilities placed on landlords, it would be easy for something to be overlooked.

Properties built, sold or leased since 2008 require an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) and will be affected by Minimum Energy Efficiency Standard (MEES). Do you know how to stay compliant?

End of tenancy cleaning causes more disputes between landlords and tenants than any other single issue. We’ve put together this guide to cover everything both landlords and tenants need to know to make sure the end of tenancy cleaning process is as smooth as possible.

Many landlords will have had tenants who have turned out to be less reliable than initially thought. Property Insurance Specialist, Steve Cox, explains how to help avoid the perils of tricky tenants and make sure you don’t end up out of pocket.

Malicious damage is damage done on purpose. Fundamentally, it’s a type of vandalism where the person doing the damage wants to cause destruction and harm.

Tax on rental income can be complex to navigate. To ensure you don’t get caught out, here’s what you need to consider when paying tax on your rental income.

Tax can be among a complicated subject for landlords, such income tax, stamp duty, capital gains tax, corporation tax, and landlord tax relief we’ve teams up with a specialist accounts to help provide some detail on tax for landlords.

In this guide we look at the specific responsibilities relating to fixtures & fittings and who is responsible, the tenant or the landlord.

Under the right to rent scheme, landlords must check that prospective tenants have the right to live in the UK before renting out property. Failure to do so can result in heavy fines and even a prison sentence.