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With the Renters’ Rights Act in England and the Housing Act in Scotland now firmly in play, the idea of a “Decent Home” is moving from a nice concept to strict rules affecting every private landlord. While these laws aren’t universally popular, it is a hard fact that UK rental housing often lags behind Europe
Many landlords have been extremely generous around rent reviews with their tenants, particularly when they have good people renting their property, because stability and peace of mind are so highly prized. However, the rent review process will come with greater implications once the Renters’ Rights Act takes effect, so it’s wise to know what that
There’s no shortage of tenants, but if you want to naturally attract the very best of the bunch and achieve the highest possible rent, the contents of your rental listing are the crucial first step. Time and time again, we’ve seen how the depth of marketing has a direct impact on the quality of enquiries,
It seems like an eternity since the idea of EPC changes for rental homes was first mooted, but we finally have solid dates and new criteria to work to. There’s been much talk of the ineffective measuring standards used in current EPC bands, so along with deadlines for property upgrades, the way EPCs are assessed
With the Renters’ Rights Act in England and the Housing (Scotland) Act 2025 both gaining Royal Assent, landlords face a series of 2026 rental reforms. In fact, the scene is set for something of a ‘Great Convergence’ between English and Scottish law as the new rules come into force. Whether you own a single rental
As we enter 2026, owning and managing a rental home is increasingly demanding, unforgiving, and legally exposed, with self-managed rental risks greater than ever before. The margin for error or neglect has disappeared, and there’s increasingly nowhere to hide. This has caused some landlords to sell up, but others are expanding or even starting their
If you’re looking to start or expand your rental portfolio, buying a tenanted home can be an attractive, smooth and chain-free proposition. As some private landlords sell up, others with newer business models are taking advantage of the shortage of rental homes and the constant high demand from tenants. Buying a tenanted home means immediate
As well as bringing festive cheer, winter poses a unique set of risks for rental homes that can lead to expensive repairs if left unchecked. The colder months test the resilience of every property, and our team needs to be extra organised around preventative measures to give our landlords complete peace of mind. Keeping tenants
Although most of the responsibilities of caring for rental homes are clearly defined, it’s those subtle grey areas that leave the door open for disputes between tenants and landlords. Some obligations are set out in law, and some depend on what you agree in the tenancy agreement. Others get left out altogether, and these omissions
Ahh, the pleasures of landlord bookkeeping. Whether you’re a natural admin wizard or a regular last-minute filer, the job of completing your tax return is rarely an annual highlight. Landlords have plenty of hoops to jump through in their self-assessment filing, so it’s always worth looking at how you can streamline your accounting for savings
