The Alan Boswell Charitable Trust continues its commitment to make a difference to charitable causes in the areas that we operate in.

Many landlords take a deposit from their tenants prior to them moving in to help protect themselves from any damage or unpaid rent. In this guide we’ll explain everything you need to know about tenancy deposits.

Increasing rent can lead to tricky conversations. Here, we explore when rent increases might be appropriate, how to approach the subject and implement changes.

Landlord harassment is essentially anything a landlord does that prevents tenants from living peacefully in their homes. Examples of landlord harassment in the UK vary widely but includes incidents such as changing the locks without tenants’ knowledge.

We break down the different tenancy agreements available for property owners within the UK and explain the purpose behind them

We explore Man in the Middle attacks and what you can do to prevent them from happening to you. Their aim is simple, to steal your personal information or manipulate your transaction for their own gain. Found out more in our guide

We look at ways you can identify potential issues of troublesome tenants , how to deal with them and what you can do to stop difficult simulations from repeating.

If you rent out a room or part of your home to a tenant or lodger, while also living there yourself, you’re classed as a ‘live-in’ or ‘resident’ landlord. Taking on a lodger, or tenant, can earn you some extra money, but it pays to be aware of the procedures you need to follow, and the rights and responsibilities of both parties.

We are thrilled to announce the launch of a new Rent Guarantee Insurance (RGI) product for letting agents, in collaboration with Aviva. The new product…

Squatting in a residential building (like a house or flat) is illegal and the police can use force to enter a property and remove any trespassers. Anyone guilty of squatting can also face up to six months in prison and a £5,000 fine