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Aug 8, 2024 A landlord’s guide to smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms in rental properties

Fire safety is a crucial aspect of property management, especially for rental properties. Landlords are legally required to ensure their properties are equipped with appropriate smoke and carbon mo

Aug 8, 2024 The tax implications of letting property

If you're planning to rent out a property or are already a landlord, it's essential to understand your tax responsibilities. Tax regulations for rental income can be complex and frequently change.

May 15, 2024 A Complete Guide to Renting Out Your Property

Renting out your property can be a rewarding venture, whether you're an accidental landlord or diving into property investment as a new venture. However, it also comes with responsibilities, challenge

Apr 17, 2024 Rent Increase Notices: Understanding Fair Rent Increases as a Landlord

When it comes to rental agreements, it's important for landlords to consider how and when rent increases will be addressed. The specifics can vary depending on the type of tenancy in place. Periodic

Feb 9, 2024 A Guide to Right to Rent Checks for Landlords

Right to rent checks have been mandatory for landlords and letting agents since February 2016. It's crucial for landlords to ensure that prospective tenants are legally permitted to reside in the UK a

Dec 16, 2023 Let Agreed: What Happens Next?

So, your property is let agreed—this means it's no longer on the market, and you've found a tenant. Now, it's time to move forward with the necessary steps to finalise the lease. Post-Let Tasks by Yo

Sep 28, 2023 Understanding Different Types of Tenancies

A tenancy agreement serves as a contract between a landlord and tenant, outlining the terms of their arrangement. Let's explore various types of tenancies to shed light on this topic. What are the Di

Jan 25, 2023 How to increase rental yield

There are many things a landlord can do to increase rental yields. It might involve spending some money on their properties, but in the long term it may provide opportunities to legitimately increase