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The life of a landlord is often difficult. From tricky tenants who don’t pay their rent on time to never-ending red tape causing you headaches, there will be times when you feel like throwing the towel in and moving to Spain.

Well, fear not! We have a handy list of 30 life hacks designed to make your life easier. Grab a refreshing drink and read on for some useful ways to save time, money and reduce stress.

The Residential Landlords Association conducted a survey in April and May of this year. 6,400 landlords responded and the results offer some useful insights into how landlords feel about the current system for repossessions. Judging by the responders, it’s fair to say that the majority of landlords don’t feel the current system works for them.

When news of a rogue landlord database was published, tenant campaigners were delighted. Allowing tenants to check whether a prospective landlord had committed enough offences to be classed as a ‘rogue landlord’ seemed like an excellent way to afford greater protection to hapless tenants.

Make no mistake, property investment is a business. Successful property investors and professional landlords don’t ‘wing it’. They have a solid plan in place from the beginning and they continually review this plan as the business grows.

The last week has been pretty unpleasant for most of us. Ridiculously high temperatures in the late 30’s combined with high humidity have led to sleepless nights and miserable days. The heatwave is just beginning to break, but we can expect more hot weather to come. With this in mind, here is a quick guide to help you survive the next Saharan Blast.