Landlords
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.
Electrical checks for landlords | EICR report guide
Do you need an EICR report before you let out a property? Do you know the difference between Periodic Inspection Reports and Visual Inspection reports? Our guide to EICR for landlords answers these questions and more.
Right-to-rent checks
Under the right to rent scheme, landlords must check that prospective tenants have the right to live in the UK before renting out property. Failure to do so can result in heavy fines and even a prison sentence.
Guide to serviced accommodation
What is serviced accommodation, and is it a good investment for landlords? We look at the pros and cons and what insurance is required.
Rent Smart Wales - FAQs for landlords
If you are a landlord and you rent out property in Wales, it is crucial you understand the Rent Smart Wales scheme. We answer some of the most frequently asked questions about the scheme.
What is the 90-day rule in property?
What is London’s 90-day rule for short-stay property rentals, and what does it mean for landlords?
Guide to landlord risks | The cost of being a landlord
Becoming a landlord: what are the risks, and how can you avoid them? There’s a lot to think about when you become a landlord, but understanding what you need to do and how to avoid some of the common pitfalls makes the process easier.