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Your essential landlord checklist
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

How insurance can help support your employee’s wellbeing
Find out how you can proactively support your employees' wellbeing with insurance-backed products to help through these uncertain times

Landlord responsibilities – changes to electrical safety regulations 2021/2022
Updates to landlord legislation in England and Scotland mean that rental properties must comply with new electrical safety standards.

Housing Act 1988 and how it impacts you
Find out how the Housing Act 1988 defined property rights and what that means for landlords right now.

How to protect your motorhome from theft
The increase in staycations this year has been great news for the motorhome rental industry, but this increased popularity has inevitably lead to a rise in vehicle thefts. Mark Casey, Self-Drive Hire specialist, explains how you can keep your vehicles safe.

Landlord certificate requirements
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

What is section 24?
Here, we explore how Section 24 works, how it affects landlord income and what you can do to off-set the effects. such as Tax relief changes and the impact on income.

What is an EPC? Regulations Explained
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?

What type of landlord insurance do I need?
We look at the many types of landlord insurance available to help property owners get the correct insurance they need.

Working from home due to Covid-19? How to make sure you’re covered by your home insurance
With no way of predicting when Covid-19 restrictions will be eased, working from home looks likely to continue for the foreseeable future. But what does this mean for your home insurance?

End of tenancy cleaning - a guide for landlords
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.

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