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Renters' Rights Bill: a compliance guide for landlords
January 28th 2025
With the Renters' Rights Bill anticipated to become law by autumn 2025, we explore practical steps to help landlords navigate the upcoming changes, meet compliance obligations, and manage their rental businesses effectively under the new regulations.
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Compliance with the Decent Homes Standard
January 28th 2025
In this blog, we discuss the extension of the Decent Homes Standard to private rentals under the Renters' Rights Bill and its impact on landlords. Learn about key DHS requirements and actionable steps to stay compliant, protect your tenants, and your investment.
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How to make your rental properties more competitive in 2025
January 27th 2025
With high tenant demand and limited supply in the UK rental market, landlords can gain an edge by offering in-demand features like parking, pet-friendly policies, and energy efficiency to boost rental yield. Find out how to make your property stand out and stay ahead of upcoming regulations in 2025.
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Making your home more energy efficient in 2025
January 23rd 2025
Making your home more energy efficient in 2025 is not just an environmentally responsible choice—it’s a smart financial move, particularly in today’s cost-of-living crisis. In this blog, we’ll explore practical, cost-effective ways to optimise your home’s energy use for a greener, more efficient home that’s kinder to both your wallet and the planet.
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Understanding lettings valuations
October 17th 2024
In this blog, we look at what a lettings valuation is, what factors we consider during a valuation assessment, and how we help you maximise your property’s potential.
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Renters' Rights Bill: Key Measures
October 16th 2024
Explore our summary on the Renters' Rights Bill, the key measures affecting landlords and how to navigate them for effective property management.
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Condensation on a window
October 10th 2024
In this blog we run through the different types of damp, what the landlord's responsibilities for damp and mould are, and how to deal with them.
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5 key benefits of property inspections
October 7th 2024
In this blog, we'll explore five key reasons why mid-tenancy property inspections are essential and beneficial for both landlords and tenants. 
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Three people viewing a house
June 25th 2024
In this blog post, we've put together a group of properties ideal for investors looking to expand their portfolio or break into the lettings market.
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Someone reading a newspaper
June 20th 2024
In this blog post, we will run through the current state and potential impacts of the Leasehold Reform Act and the Renters' Reform Bill.
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An estate agent showing a couple round a house
January 18th 2024
Landlords, stay ahead of the rental market with our insights on what tenants are looking for in a property in 2024.
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Someone looking at a sheet of paper in front of a laptop
November 27th 2023
To help you sort through all the information released in the Autumn Statement, we’ve compiled a list of the four main announcements that could impact landlords.
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