Landlords

10 mins
Housing Act 1988

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.

11 mins
Landlord certificate requirements

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

9 mins
Section 24

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.

22 mins
Your guide to end of tenancy cleaning

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.

6 mins

Landlord insurance – top ten things to look out for

Comparing insurance quotes can be hard work. Steve Cox, Business Account Manager at Alan Boswell Group, provides his top 10 tips to help you find the right landlord insurance for your buy-to-let property.

7 mins
Home Alone house illustration

How much would it cost to insure these famous homes?

Ever considered how much it would cost to insure some of the most famous homes? We’ve picked our top six famous homes, find out how much these would cost to insure.

8 mins
Wear and tear in a property

What is ‘wear and tear’ in a rental property?

Whether you're a landlord or a tenant, it's essential that you understand the level of wear and tear you can expect during a tenancy.

9 mins
Commercial landlord responsibilities

Commercial landlord responsibilities

If you own a commercial property for rent, you’ll know it comes with certain responsibilities. But there's often confusion about who is responsible for what; landlord or tenant?

15 mins
Why it's hard to be a landlord

Why it’s hard to be a landlord in 2018

'Being a landlord is easy'. Regardless the size of your rental portfolio, it’s likely an opinion you’ve heard before. Put simply, it’s wrong.

9 mins
Taylor properties

Landlord interview: Taylor-made service

Landlord Brandon Taylor tells us about customer service, business growth and the importance of having the right insurance cover

10 mins

Changing times

Landlord Mike Stimpson talks to us about the changing nature of the UK rental market

4 mins
The perils of tick boxing

An online journey: the perils of tick-boxing

In the first of our three-part series about buying insurance online, we take a look at the dangers of 'tick-boxing'.