Davis Tate Blog

It’s vital that as a landlord you’re keeping your property up to the legal standards, especially when it comes to fire safety. 

Here at Davis Tate, we know every landlord has a different reason for letting a property and different needs from a letting agent. That’s why we provide a range of flexible landlord services to meet your needs.

If you’re reletting your property soon, now is the perfect time to do some spring cleaning and update your rental.

The past couple of years has seen demand for rentals increase significantly, and it’s only going to continue rising in 2023. While this means there is a wider variety of tenants on the market, there are still certain tastes and trends that landlords should keep an eye on.

Letting your property is a challenge at all times of the year, but it is particularly difficult over winter. As well as a potential decrease in tenant demand, cold weather also raises potential maintenance issues that you’ll need to keep on top of. Here are our tips for attracting the best tenants during this winter period.

With the recent dreaded rise in energy bills, many of us are looking for ways to save by making our homes more energy efficient, especially as the temperature drops. Take a look at our top tips for making your home more energy efficient.

The government has published new guidance for landlords, agents, and tenants on the extended regulations on carbon monoxide and smoke alarms, which will come into force on 1st October 2022 in England.

Making your home more energy efficient with solar power.

Changes from 6 April 2022 will impact how letting agents and landlords in England conduct Right to Rent checks.

What are the government's plans in relation to Levelling Up and the private rental sector?

Finding and keeping a quality tenant for your rental property is a major factor in the successful operation of your property. If you have a courteous tenant, who pays their rent on time and cares for your rental property, you will find your role as a landlord easier.

The government recently announced that it will make £65m available to support low income households who are in rent arrears, as a result of the pandemic. As a landlord or a tenant, what does this mean for you?