Landlords
A UK landlord’s guide to Section 24
Section 24 of the Finance (No.2) Act 2015 changed the way landlords are taxed. We look at how Section 24 works, how it affects landlord income, and how landlord insurance can help minimise costs and protect your asset should the unexpected happen.
How the Housing Act 1988 impacts landlords today
The Housing Act 1988 still governs private renting in England, but the Renters’ Rights Act has made significant changes to the rules landlords must follow. See how Section 8, rent increases, and evictions affect landlords now.
A landlord’s guide to renting to DSS and Universal Credit tenants
Discriminating against certain types of tenants can lead to heavy fines. To clarify what these formal protections mean in practice, we look at rental discrimination under the Renters’ Rights Act and explain what you can do to protect your rental income.
A landlord and homeowner’s guide to improving your property’s EPC rating
Making energy-efficient changes now can help landlords prepare for new EPC rules that come into effect from October 2030. We look at practical ways to improve your property’s energy efficiency and upgrade its EPC rating.
A landlord’s guide to identifying and managing bad tenants
Troublesome tenants are a landlord’s worst nightmare. We look at ways of avoiding bad tenants, spotting the signs that things are going wrong, and how to deal with common issues.
Short-term letting rules in the UK (including the London 90-day limit)
If you’re thinking about renting your home as a short-term let, it’s important to make sure you don’t unwittingly fall foul of the law. We look at London’s 90-day rule and planning permission to help you stay compliant.
Are you underinsured? A self-check guide for homeowners
Rising inflation and increases in the cost of materials and labour mean millions of homes across the UK risk being underinsured. We look at how it affects your home insurance and what you can do to protect yourself.
Guide to underinsurance
The right insurance provides a valuable safety net should the unexpected happen. But many policyholders are unknowingly underinsured, which means if you make a claim, the amount you receive could be less than you need. We look at what you can do to avoid it.
Airbnb vs Vrbo: Which is best for your rental property?
Airbnb or Vrbo - which platform is best for your rental property? We explore the pros and cons of each, plus the insurance you will need to ensure your property is fully protected.
A landlord's guide to changing a tenancy agreement
Tenancy agreements are legally binding, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be changed to adapt to your tenant’s circumstances. We highlight some of the most common reasons for tenancy changes, and what you need to do to legally make those alterations.
Guide to renting with pets under the Renters’ Rights Act
The Renters’ Rights Act includes new rules about keeping pets. We look at what those reforms mean and how they work in practice for both landlords and renters.
How to evict a tenant: a guide to the new rules
Section 21 ‘no-fault’ evictions no longer exist, which means you cannot evict a tenant because their tenancy term has ended, and the only eviction method is to issue a Section 8 notice. We explain the new rules and what that means in practice for landlords.