Landlords

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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

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

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'.