Landlords

10 mins
Renting to refugees

Landlord’s guide to housing refugees and asylum seekers

Insuring rental properties let to refugees or people seeking asylum can be difficult, but a specialist broker can help. We look at how it works and the implications for landlords.

22 mins
Evicting squatters

How to remove squatters: a guide for residential and commercial landlords

Learn the legal steps to remove squatters from residential and commercial buildings, plus timelines, costs, insurance considerations, and prevention tips.

9 mins
Home emergency cover

What is home emergency cover, and do you need it?

Home emergency cover provides homeowners and landlords with peace of mind. We look at what you can expect from a policy and why it’s a helpful addition to your home or landlord insurance.

18 mins
Fit for human habitation

A landlord’s guide to complying with the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018

Legal definitions of “fitness for human habitation” have become stricter in recent years. We look at how to comply with the rules and protect yourself from problems.

28 mins
Diversifying into holiday lets

A UK guide to diversifying into holiday lets

Thinking about diversifying into holiday lets? Learn about the rules, costs, earning potential, and the best regions to invest in.

10 mins

Guide to high-value home insurance in the UK

When your home and contents reach a certain value, you need the flexibility of high-value home insurance to ensure you’re properly covered.

15 mins
Section 21

Guide to Section 21 ‘no-fault’ eviction notices and the Renters’ Rights Act

Join us as we explore what a Section 21 Notice is and how landlords can use it to regain possession of their buy-to-let property

14 mins
current EPC rules for landlords

The current EPC rules for landlords

We take a definitive look at current EPC guidelines so you can be confident you're meeting your landlord responsibilities.

11 mins
Storm damage

Protecting your home from storm damage – what you need to know

We look at the risks that storms pose to your property, what steps you can take to protect it, and who’s responsible for repairing shared fences, gates and fallen trees.

22 mins
Landlord checklist

A UK landlord’s 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

16 mins
Index linked buildings insurance

What is index-linked buildings insurance?

When you take out building insurance, you need to remember that rebuild costs can go up yearly. That’s why many people opt for a policy with a blanket sum insured or index-linking for peace of mind.

20 mins
Joining Landlord Associations

What is a landlord association, and should I join one?

Frequent and major legislative changes within the UK rental sector can make being a landlord feel like an uphill struggle. We explore some of the main landlord associations in the UK and the benefits of joining one so that you can find the support you need.