Landlords

A guide to landlord right of entry
In our guide navigate through the various legislations ensures both landlords and tenants rights are respected.

Essential guide to the best property inventory list
To help you prepare and implement an effective report, here’s our essential guide on how to create the best property inventory.

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

Guide to end-of-tenancy cleaning laws and rules for landlords
Deposit deductions for end-of-tenancy cleaning are one of the biggest disputes between landlords and tenants. To clarify, we review the rules and expectations for end-of-tenancy cleaning in private rented properties.

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?

Is it hard to be a landlord? The realities of property investment
Landlords might not be able to control legislative changes, but they can control their exposure to risks, including rent arrears and legal disputes. We look at the realities facing landlords today and how landlord insurance can help minimise financial burdens.

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'.