Landlords
A landlord’s guide to property inspections
House and property inspections play a vital role in making sure your property is being maintained. To help you arrange a house inspection and clarify your landlord rights and responsibilities, here’s what to consider.
All you need to know about landlord legal expenses cover
At a time when tenant evictions are rising – and tenant powers to take their landlords to court are stronger than ever – landlord legal expenses cover is a must. We look at how it works and how you can get the right insurance.
Essential tips for maintaining and securing your empty property
Homes can remain unoccupied for various reasons, such as when between owners, undergoing renovations, taking extended holidays, or dealing with illnesses. Regardless of the cause, it's crucial to prepare your property for its vacant duration.
Public liability insurance for landlords: everything you need to know
If a tenant or member of the public is injured on your property, you need landlord liability insurance to protect you from the associated costs. Here’s everything you need to know.
A landlords guide to sitting tenants
Sitting tenants can complicate a sale, but that doesn’t always have to be the case. We explore how sitting tenants can affect your property and what you can do to make the sale process as smooth as possible.
Are you underinsured?
Inflation. Rising material costs. A shortage of labour. In many cases, rebuilding your home will cost a lot more than its market value. We help you check whether you’re underinsured, and what you can do to make sure your home insurance is adequate.
Is rising damp covered by buildings insurance?
Rising damp can be a serious problem, especially in older homes, and if left untreated can lead to health issues and devalue your property, so check out our guide, so you know what to look for and what to do about it.
How to protect your rental from property fraud
Recent media report suggest growing numbers of prospective tenants are using fake documents when applying for a tenancy. We take a look at how landlords can protect against property fraud.
The insurance claims process explained
Whether you’re claiming for your home, car, or business, we take a look at the general claims process so that you can feel prepared should the need arise.
The average cost of renting a house in the UK
We look at the average salaries and rental costs (based on a two-bedroom house in the area) across every corner of the UK to discover the average cost of renting in the UK.
Guide to letting to family and friends
Renting to family and friends is a popular way of finding good tenants and giving people a helping hand. However, things can sometimes go wrong. In this guide, we share our top tips on making sure letting to people you know goes as smoothly as possible.
How to identify and manage problems with tenants
Troublesome tenants are a landlord’s worst nightmare. We look at ways of avoiding bad tenants, spotting the signs that things are going wrong, and how to deal with common issues.