Noisy tenants can be a problem for landlords. Whether your tenants are fans of loud music or your properties are located in streets where there are problem residents, noise issues can cause all kinds of misery.

The government says we could be stuck in lockdown until June. We all know it’s necessary and extreme social distancing does seem to be working, but let’s be honest – it’s hardly much fun. But as many others are using the time to be more productive you could follow their lead and do something useful […]

Commercial landlords are accusing tenants in the retail and hospitality sectors of deliberately withholding rent to save money while they navigate the stormy waters of the current coronavirus crisis. Many landlords are now threatening legal action in a bid to recover the outstanding rental payments.

The UK is a very different place since coronavirus struck. Businesses have gone bust and a lot of people are out of work. The government has been forced to pull a few rabbits out of the hat to try and prevent economic catastrophe. These measures have included plans to help landlords and people living in […]

The press is full of negative news right now, but like a shining ray of hope, we have come across some lovely stories of kind-hearted landlords willing to put their own needs aside to help their tenants.

Coronavirus is affecting everyone. People have lost their jobs and many are sick. The Prime Minister is concerned enough to put the country in lockdown, with everyone instructed to stay indoors unless it is absolutely necessary to buy food, collect medication, or go to work. This is a good thing, although it won’t be much […]

Life as a landlord means dealing with a lot of red-tape. From drawing up legal lease agreements to making sure your properties don’t fall foul of the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act, if you fail to meet your legal requirements, you could end up in court.

The COVID-19 pandemic is understandably causing a lot of people significant stress right now. From concerns over vulnerable relatives and the potential loss of work to panic buying and stripped supermarket shelves, these are uncertain times. But one landlord’s kind action has prompted thousands of people to share messages of support using the hashtag #ThankyouMrLandlord.

When BHS went into administration in 2016, not much was said about the 164 commercial landlords owed £4 million in unpaid rent, some of whom were also private landlords. Many of the properties were old, in poor condition, and too large for most prospective tenants.

The Residential Landlords Association is warning landlords that many tenants are living in their overdrafts. With the new FCA rules on overdraft fees coming into effect in April, it’s likely that many tenants will slide further into debt – which could impact their ability to pay the rent on time.

Property investment often yields higher returns than sticking your money in a savings account or ISA. Unlike futures trading or similar risky investments, property is widely considered a relatively safe long-term investment, as capital growth typically follows an upward trajectory and rents rise in a corresponding fashion.

The RLA has helped a landlord win his case against a local authority that rejected a Housing Benefit claim by his elderly mother, the tenant.

Not all tenants live in the private rental sector out of necessity. Some people would rather rent a home than buy one. Where tenants live in the private rental sector by choice it’s usually because it makes sense for their lifestyle at that time.

Houses of multiple occupation (HMOs) are a potentially lucrative business model for landlords. Rental yields for an HMO are typically higher than for standard family properties, but they are a little harder to manage.