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Protection from Eviction Act 1977: Why You Must Never Change the Locks
Few things damage a landlord’s reputation — or invite legal trouble — faster than mishandling an eviction. The Protection from

The Complete Landlord Insurance Checklist 2025
Your essential guide to protecting property, income, and peace of mind this year The rental landscape is changing fast. With

What Would Happen If the Chancellor Put National Insurance on Rents?
The idea of charging landlords National Insurance (NI) on rental income has been floated in Westminster circles — and it’s

See What’s Changed — This Week’s Top Mortgage & Remortgage Offers
Here are just some examples of the thousands of mortgage and remortgage products currently available: Personal buy-to-let – 75% LTV – 4.34% 5

The Future of Home Buying and Selling: Government Launches Consultation to Overhaul the Process
The UK Government has launched a major consultation designed to modernise the home buying and selling process in England and

Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018: A Fair Standard for Safe, Healthy Homes
For decades, landlords’ obligations focused mainly on repairing what was broken. But what about a property that isn’t technically “in

Greens Vote to ‘Abolish Landlords’ in Radical Housing Policy Shift
The Green Party has voted to “seek the effective abolition of private landlordism” at its annual conference in Bournemouth, marking

The Insurer’s Checklist: What Underwriters Look for in Landlord Properties
Want lower premiums? Here’s how to make your property more “insurable” Every landlord wants to reduce their insurance premiums, but

The Landlord’s Guide to Specialist Lenders: Are They Worth It?
The buy-to-let mortgage market has become increasingly diverse, with dozens of lenders offering products to suit different types of landlords.

How to Release Equity from Your Buy-to-Let for Your Next Investment
For many landlords, one of the most powerful ways to grow a property portfolio is by unlocking the equity tied