The Latest Private Rented Sector News
The Great Landlord Exodus: Why Britain’s Private Rented Sector Is Shrinking and Why Everyone Will Pay the Price
For years, private landlords have been treated as the problem. They have been taxed more heavily, regulated more aggressively, subjected
Own 5 or More Rental Properties? Your Insurance Needs a Proper Portfolio Review
If you own five or more rental properties, your landlord insurance should not be treated as routine paperwork. A single-property
Escape Routes, Fire Doors and Common Areas: The Practical Fire Safety Checklist
Fire safety in rental property is not just about alarms. Alarms matter, but they only warn people that there may
Need a Mortgage? Check the Latest Rates Before You Make Your Next Move
Although there haven’t been any major movements in the mortgage market this week, there has been plenty of activity behind
Material Facts: What Landlords Must Disclose Before They Insure
Landlord insurance depends on accurate information. The premium, cover, terms and insurer’s decision to offer insurance are all based on
Building Safety Act: Why Flat Landlords Cannot Ignore It
The Building Safety Act has changed the way residential building safety is managed. For landlords who own or let flats,
Auction Property Finance: Why Landlords Need Funding Lined Up Before Bidding
Auction property can be attractive to landlords. A property may appear below market value. It may offer refurbishment potential. It
Sums Insured: Why Guessing Your Rebuild Cost Can Be a Costly Mistake
The sum insured is one of the most important figures on a landlord insurance policy. It is also one of
Empty Homes by Design? How Successive Government Policies Are Taking Rental Properties Out of Use
For years, successive governments have argued that increasing regulation and taxation of private landlords would improve standards, protect tenants and
Fire Safety Duties in Blocks of Flats: What Leasehold Landlords Should Know
Fire safety in blocks of flats can be complicated. A landlord who owns one flat may assume that the building’s