Landlords
Landlords: A guide to DSS tenants
A DSS tenant is someone who pays their rent with housing benefit. The term DSS is still used even though the DSS no longer exists as an organisation.
How can insurance help landlords protect their property from bad tenants?
How does a landlord evict troublesome tenants? Or better still, how does a landlord avoid troublesome tenants? Have a read of our guide to find out more.
What's the difference between leasehold and freehold?
If you’re looking to buy a property, you’re likely to come across the terms ‘freehold’ and ‘leasehold’ used in their descriptions. Here, we explore exactly what these terms mean and how it affects your property ownership.
Guide to building insurance
What building insurance covers depends on the type of cover you take out. In this article, we will take you through the different options available.
Understanding Insurance Premium Tax
What is Insurance Premium Tax and why do we have to pay it? In this guide, we look at the background of IPT and how it works.
UK guide to leaving a property unoccupied
If you’re leaving your home empty for a while, you’ll need to protect yourself from legal, financial, and security risks. Here’s what to consider to keep your home safe and secure.
Quastel Associates - why a correct valuation could be the most important thing you have
We speak to Mark Smith, Managing Director at Quastel Associates, to find out what a professional valuation is, what’s changing in the market and why a correct valuation could be the most important thing you have.
What is underinsurance, and how can you avoid it?
Underinsurance can have serious implications for your finances if you need to make a claim. We explain what it is and how to avoid it.
Guide to the different types of tenancy agreements
We break down the different tenancy agreements available for property owners within the UK and explain the purpose behind them
Guide to live-in landlords
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.
Guide to evicting squatters
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
How do you evict a tenant?
It can be tough when a tenancy doesn’t work out. Our guide explains how to regain possession legally and fairly, making sure tenants are notified correctly.