Lettings

Are you one of the 32% of landlords who is either unclear whether your Electrical Installation Condition Report (EICR) is valid, or doesn’t have an EICR at all? This is the concerning headline statistic from a new survey conducted by Direct Line.

From 14 May 2025, a new legal obligation will come into force requiring letting agents in the UK to carry out financial sanctions checks on both landlords and tenants...

The Government has scheduled the committee stage for the Renters’ Rights Bill in the House of Lords, with sessions set for April 22 and April 24, 2025...

While many landlords have traditionally had a ‘no pets’ policy, the new law aims to make it easier for renters to have animals in their homes...

With the abolition of Section 21 under the Renters’ Rights Bill, landlords will now have to rely solely on Section 8 to regain possession of their properties...

The Renters’ Rights Bill is set to introduce sweeping changes to the private rental sector, and student landlords are not exempt...

The Renters’ Rights Bill is introducing a major change to how landlords can increase rent...

The Renters’ Rights Bill marks a major turning point for landlords and tenants alike, ending fixed-term Assured Shorthold Tenancies (ASTs) and making all tenancies periodic by default. While this gives tenants more flexibility, it introduces new challenges for landlords: shorter tenancy certainty, potential income gaps, and more frequent turnover. Understanding these changes, and how to adapt, is essential for protecting your rental income in the new landscape of periodic tenancies.

,The Renters’ Rights Bill is set to transform the private rental market, most notably through the abolition of Section 21 “no-fault” evictions. Landlords will now need to rely on stricter Section 8 grounds to regain possession, creating more legal complexity, longer eviction times, and higher compliance demands. Understanding how these changes work,  and how to protect your rental income is essential for landlords navigating this new era of tenant rights.

For first-time landlords, deciding whether to buy a property through a limited company is a key strategic choice. While the potential tax advantages can be significant, they come with added costs, admin, and legal considerations. This guide explains the pros, cons, and practical factors to help you decide if a limited company structure is right for your first buy-to-let investment.

A proposed amendment to the Renters’ Rights Bill would ban landlords from accepting more than one month’s rent in advance — but this well-meaning change could backfire. While designed to ease financial pressures, it risks excluding international students, self-employed renters, and those with limited credit history who rely on upfront payments to secure housing. Here’s why the rule may hurt the very tenants it aims to protect.