Landlords
How landlords can encourage long-term tenants
How to find good long-term tenants to help you get the maximum return from your rental property.
Landlord’s guide to holding deposits
Holding deposits are useful to ensure a tenant is serious about renting your property. But you must stick to the rules, or you run the risk of invalidating your insurance.
UK landlord insurance statistics 2024
With an estimated 2.8 million landlords in the UK, buy-to-let properties are a popular way of generating additional income and a financial investment for the future we look at landlord insurance statistics across the UK
Home insurance and heatwaves; what are you covered for?
Heatwaves are increasing in frequency and intensity, causing significant problems for homeowners. We look at how to protect your property from extreme heat and make sure you have the insurance cover you need.
Things landlords cannot do
If you’re a landlord, there are a lot of legal conditions you must comply with. In this article, we look at what landlords can and cannot do, and give tips on avoiding common mistakes when managing your properties and tenants.
Landlord’s guide to Legionnaires’ disease
If you rent out property, you must ensure your water systems are safe and free from Legionella. We look at how to avoid outbreaks of Legionnaires’ disease and how to insure yourself against this risk.
Are landlords responsible for white goods?
Most landlords provide white goods – domestic appliances – in their rental properties. But who’s responsible for them? Landlords, tenants, or both? We take a closer look.
Guide to locks and keys on rental property
Who’s responsible for the locks and keys of a rental property? In this article, we look at the rights and responsibilities of both landlords and tenants when it comes to security.
Landlord boiler responsibilities
Gas boilers are notorious for going wrong at the worst possible time, particularly in the winter. We look at landlords’ responsibilities for boilers and share tips for keeping them in good working order.
Rent guarantee insurance or a rent guarantor – which should you choose?
Due to the current economic climate, many landlords are looking closely at rent guarantee insurance and rent guarantors. But which is best for you?
Energy theft guidance for landlords
The cost-of-living crisis has seen a spike in energy theft. But what should you do if your tenants are illegally abstracting gas or electricity?
A landlord’s guide to rental arrears
When a tenant falls into rental arrears, it can cause major problems. We look at how to deal with non-payment of rent, what options are available to you and how you can protect yourself against loss of income.