Insights - Landlords

Evictions ban

Government Reveals Plans for Evictions Ban Wind-Down

11th May 2021

The government has announced plans to wind down the current evictions ban, meaning that landlords finally have some clarity on moving forward with evictions that are currently on hold, and have been for some time. Bailiffs will as a result be able to reinstate their roles from 1st June 2021.

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Family rentals

Important things to Consider When Renting to Families with Children

6th May 2021

For landlords, families often make attractive tenants, with their preference for long term lets. If you are thinking about renting to families with children, there will be various considerations to make, not least whether your property is suitable. Read on as we explore how to establish whether a property is right for family rentals, and other things to contemplate when letting to families with children.

Breathing space

Evictions Paperwork Must Now Include Breathing Space Details

4th May 2021

A new government scheme came into force on 4th May, providing anyone with a debt the legal right to protection from creditors, including tenants in rent arrears. The Debt Respite Scheme, otherwise known as the ‘Breathing Space’ arrangement, has been introduced to allow those in debt to find a solution to their financial issues. And now, in a recent move, the government has announced that details of the scheme must be included within paperwork when seeking to gain possession of a property.

Stamp Duty Holiday

Buy to let Market Turbo-Charged in Wake of Stamp Duty Holiday Extension

29th April 2021

The extended Stamp Duty holiday appears to be having a significantly positive impact upon the private rental market, recent research has revealed. A survey of 500 UK landlords shows that more than a quarter say they are planning to expand their buy-to-let portfolios in the next 12 months.

Garden maintenance in rental properties

Garden Maintenance: Landlord or Tenant Responsibility?

27th April 2021

As the weather finally starts to break, and thoughts turn to getting back outside, the question of who is responsible for what in terms of garden maintenance naturally rears its head. It is vital for landlords to know where they stand in this respect. Read on as we reveal who must be doing what in the garden, and where tenants stand on their rights to make changes.

Emergency right to rent checks

Temporary Right to Rent Changes to End

26th April 2021

Changes to the right to rent checks introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic are set to end in May 2021. Now that COVID infection rates are falling, and lockdown measures are gradually easing, it has been announced that the emergency measure will come to an end on 16th May.

Housing Health and Safety Rating System

A Landlord’s Guide to the Housing Health and Safety Rating System

22nd April 2021

The Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) places obligations upon residential landlords and property managers to maintain their properties within a strict set of guidelines. The requirements are in place to ensure premises are safe and secure for residents and visitors.

How much can a landlord increase rent?

How Much Can a Landlord Increase Rent?

19th April 2021

As a landlord, there may be times when you would like to increase the rent that you charge your tenants. There is nothing to stop you doing this, but you must follow the correct procedure that is set out by law. Here we delve into the subject of rent increases, asking, is there a limit to how much a UK landlord can raise rent?

How to be a good landlord

7 Ways to be a Good Landlord

14th April 2021

With a reputation as a good landlord, you will inevitably attract a better class of tenants. There is however more to being a good landlord than simply responding to maintenance requests, although this is of course important. Let’s take a look at what goes into make a decent landlord, and how you can make it as a successful buy to let investor.

How often should a landlord decorate

How Often Should a Landlord Decorate a Rental Property?

13th April 2021

Whilst there are no regulations covering how often a rental property should be redecorated, there are some unwritten rules in the world of lettings that provide guidelines for landlords as to repainting, replacing a kitchen and changing carpets. If you are looking for advice on how often you should be updating your buy to let property, read on.