Landlords
Top tips for landlords to help tenants during the cost of living crisis
With the average UK household predicted to spend 54% of their post-tax income on rent and household bills by the end of 2022, it’s clear that the pressure on landlords and tenants financials is set to increase. To help ease the financial pressure, we’ve put together our top tips for landlords to help tenants amid the cost-of-living crisis.
Landlord's guide to improving EPC ratings
The law has changed on Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) ratings for private rental properties. Find out the latest, and changes set to come in the future.
The importance of rental insurance
Learn why rent guarantee insurance is a vital consideration for all landlords and how it can help you when your tenants are not paying their rent.
Airbnb vs Vrbo: Which is best for your rental property?
Airbnb or Vrbo - which platform is best for your rental property? We explore the pros and cons of each, plus the insurance you will need to ensure your property is fully protected.
Landlord questions to ask potential tenants
How can you make sure you get the possible tenant for your property? We take a look at some of the questions landlords can ask prospective tenants.
Landlord's responsibilities for pest control
Whether you are a landlord or a tenant, it’s not a pleasant experience dealing with a pest infestation. We look at landlord's and tenant's responsibilities for pest control.
The documents you need as a landlord
In this article, we’ve created an up-to-date landlord documents checklist to help you make sure you’ve got all of your paperwork covered.
Mitigation of loss: a guide for landlords and homeowners
If you are a landlord or homeowner, it’s a good idea to understand the requirements of your policy and the concept of ‘mitigation of loss’. We explain how it can help you avoid reducing or invalidating your insurance cover.
Landlord's guide to renting to tenants with pets
The proposed new legislation makes it likely that most landlords will no longer be able to refuse tenancies to pet owners. Read our landlord's guide to private renting to tenants with pets.
What is a Section 8 notice?
Here, we look at Section 8 notices in more detail and the circumstances in which they can be used. For example, Section 8 notices are typically served when tenants are in arrears.
Multiple properties insurance: a brief guide
Do you have a portfolio of residential or commercial properties – or both? If so, you may be considering multi-property insurance. Our guide talks you through the different types of cover available to you.
Guide to landlord accreditation schemes and courses
In most parts of the UK landlord accreditation schemes and courses are not compulsory. Even so, growing numbers of landlords are signing up, keen to enjoy the benefits they offer.