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01 March 2024
From: Sponsored Content
Direct Line is highlighting the importance of residential landlords having their properties inspected regularly, with research revealing 83 per cent of...
13 January 2024
From: Legislation & Compliance
Online rental platform Lettingaproperty is telling landlords to take a strategic approach to property management in 2024, to help tnavigate legislative...
29 December 2023
From: Breaking News
New research from lettings agency Benham and Reeves has shown that while net rental yields have increased over the last year,...
18 October 2023
From: Breaking News
Insurance broker Gallagher is launching a policy for student accommodation providers with insurance cover against damage to their properties. Traditional landlord insurance...
01 September 2023
From: Breaking News
The priority for the majority of landlords is rental income that is paid on time, but there is also the priority...
15 July 2023
From: Agent Advice
Having insurance is a sensible way to protect yourself as a landlord against the financial cost of damage or liability claims....
01 July 2023
From: Tax & Finance
Landlord insurance provider Simply Business claims that new research shows subsidence claims doubling last year and hitting their peak in August...
23 June 2023
From: Breaking News
An insurance firm has identified locations which, according to current portal listings, have the highest proportion of dog-friendly rental properties. The league...
25 May 2023
From: Breaking News
Instead of selling your current home and buying a new one, you could look at letting out your own home and...
25 March 2023
From: Agent Advice
As energy prices and the cost of living continue to rise, property owners are searching for ways to reduce their energy...
18 February 2023
From: The Big Issues
London continues to dominate the list of the most attractive cities for buy to let investment for the second year running. Data...
27 January 2023
From: Breaking News
A survey by industry supplier CIA Landlord Insurance has analysed the comparative costs of traditional renting and Airbnb in major world...
19 October 2022
From: Breaking News
Landlord numbers may have dropped in recent months but a longer term analysis shows the reverse. Total Landlord Insurance analysed the current...
07 September 2022
From: Breaking News
There’s been a drop in the proportion of landlord insurance claims actually paid out. Data from Total Landlord Insurance suggests that the...
02 September 2022
From: Breaking News
Landlord insurance claims increased 13 per cent during the pandemic, with malicious tenant damage among the fastest growing causes of a...
25 August 2022
From: Breaking News
A landlord insurance company has identified the three most common reasons for landlords submitting a claim. The 10 most common reasons for...
17 August 2022
From: Breaking News
A council is offering a £3,000 cash incentive to any landlord of a three or four bedroom property available for immediate...
25 July 2022
From: Breaking News
So the heatwave is over - well, at least this week's heatwave is over. But who would bet against another with...
23 July 2022
From: The Big Issues
Simply Business is one of the UK’s biggest providers of small business and landlord insurance. Insuring over 350,000 landlords has given...
18 July 2022
From: Property Investment & Strategy
A new survey claims to show the rent differences between furnished and unfurnished homes to let in various cities. For example London...
24 June 2022
From: Breaking News
The number of households taking lodgers has declined in recent years according to new research. The number of homes taking one lodger...
22 June 2022
From: Breaking News
New data highlights an increase of 37 per cent in demand for landlord insurance in the first quarter of 2022, compared...
21 June 2022
From: Breaking News
A new survey from an experienced company in the private rental sector has revealed shocking findings about what landlords really think...
07 June 2022
From: Breaking News
An industry study suggests that landlords without insurance risk are losing as much as 45 per cent of their annual rental...
19 May 2022
From: Breaking News
A new study has compiled a league table of the best cities in the UK for investment in student accommodation. CIA Landlord...
13 May 2022
From: Breaking News
A surprising call has come from a major industry supplier - it wants landlords to set up standing orders with their...
04 April 2022
From: Breaking News
Covid-19 has undoubtedly shifted the way new landlords will be looking to invest in 2022, and our ranking makes it clear...
22 January 2022
From: Tax & Finance
Insurance company CIA landlord has prepared a league table of the most and least profitable locations for buy to let landlords. It’s...
25 January 2021
From: Breaking News
A new study of over 2,000 landlords reveals that only a quarter of them instruct agents to fully manage their investment properties...
12 October 2020
From: Breaking News
As a landlord, it’s vital to conduct periodic inspections throughout each tenancy to ensure that the condition of your rental property...
17 August 2020
From: Sponsored Content
If you have recently entered the buy-to-let market for the first time, here are a few tips to help you ensure...
06 March 2020
From: Breaking News
More than 800 landlords have been surveyed to establish where they feel offer the best buy-to-let investment opportunities in 2020. The study,...
27 January 2020
From: Breaking News
A quarter of private landlords plan to sell at least one property this year in the face of lower profits, according...
08 January 2020
From: Breaking News
Hamilton Fraser has announced the launch of its own in-house deposit alternative brand, Ome. The new product, which is the latest to...
28 November 2019
From: Breaking News
There has been a notable increase in landlord insurance claims where properties have been damaged by people using them to grow...
17 October 2019
From: Breaking News
Hamilton Fraser Total Landlord Insurance has been crowned ‘Best Landlord Insurance Provider’ at the Insurance Choice Awards. The insurance provider beat tough...
08 October 2019
From: Breaking News
A new campaign to find “Britain’s Most Beautiful Garden” has been launched by Just Landlords, with entrants competing to win a...
12 September 2019
From: Breaking News
The children are off school, which means the summer break has officially begun and people are gearing up for the holidays....
25 July 2019
From: Sponsored Content
Void periods are one of landlords’ most dreaded occurrences. This is because you are not only failing to collect rental income,...
03 July 2019
From: Sponsored Content
Private landlords have praised a new scheme in Hertsmere, which offers financial incentives and support for those looking to rent out...
02 July 2019
From: Breaking News
The government’s proposal to scrap Section 21 of the 1988 Housing Act is likely to deter many people from investing in...
30 April 2019
From: Breaking News
Portico has expanded its client offering with the launch of Portico Finance, a mortgage broker and protection service, designed to offer...
02 April 2019
From: Breaking News
ARLA Propertymark has compiled some top tips aimed at novice landlords that some experienced buy-to-let landlords may also find useful. Peter Savage,...
01 March 2019
From: Breaking News
Who are you? Paul Shamplina What does it say on your business card? Founder and Director of Landlord Action and Brand Ambassador of...
15 February 2019
From: 60 Second Interview
It may now be more than three months since thousands of households in Wales were faced with severe flooding in October...
04 January 2019
From: Breaking News
Nominations for the ATLAS (Accreditation & Training for Landlords and Agents Service) and LLAS (London Landlord Accreditation Scheme) Awards 2019 are now open...
22 November 2018
From: Breaking News
The organisers of the National Landlord Investment Show have announced the shortlist for the 2018 National LIS Awards. The team at Landlord...
30 October 2018
From: Breaking News
Hamilton Fraser Total Landlord Insurance has scooped the ‘Best Landlord Insurance Provider’ for the second consecutive year at the Insurance Choice...
10 October 2018
From: Breaking News
Here at Just Landlords, we understand the importance of property portfolios receiving a bit of TLC now and again. We may...
07 September 2018
From: Sponsored Content
The scorching heatwave across much of the country means that now more than ever, landlords really must attend to seasonal maintenance...
09 August 2018
From: Breaking News
Landlord Today is a proud media partner of the National LIS Awards, brought to you by the organisers of the National...
23 July 2018
From: Breaking News
Can claiming on your landlord insurance be a false economy? In some cases the answer appears to be yes, particularly when...
22 June 2018
From: Breaking News
Often the best way for a landlord to protect themselves, their property and indeed their tenants is to take out appropriate...
10 May 2018
From: Breaking News
When a landlord rented out a property in a quiet residential area in Plymouth Hoe last year, he had little cause...
13 April 2018
From: Breaking News
Some people are simply not interested in owning their own home, as reflected by new research revealing that 16% of private...
26 March 2018
From: Breaking News
Whether you are a first-time landlord or have let properties before, there are a number of factors to consider in order...
13 March 2018
From: Breaking News
Loyalty programmes are popping up in every corner of the retail space, and that is because businesses understand the importance of...
28 February 2018
From: Breaking News
Less than one in five landlords in England can legally issue section 21 notices in England, according to Cover4LetProperty.co.uk. The landlord insurance...
27 February 2018
From: Breaking News
As a landlord you will undoubtedly be aware that you are responsible for the safety of your tenants, and that includes...
25 January 2018
From: Breaking News
But-to-let landlords are adapting to ongoing restrictions to tax relief on buy-to-let mortgage interest, with almost half of all landlords having...
01 December 2017
From: Breaking News
Fresh research carried out by Usurv on behalf of landlord insurance specialists Cover4LetProperty reveals that for 88% of renters, the cost...
18 October 2017
From: Breaking News
Being a student landlord can be an attractive proposition especially in an area with a high student population which has the...
09 October 2017
From: Breaking News
More than 100 private landlords have now signed up to the Cheshire West and Chester Council Private Landlord Service. The council run...
11 August 2017
From: Breaking News
Having a cleaning checklist to ensure your property is in a good condition is essential for both landlords and tenants. Award-winning...
07 July 2017
From: Sponsored Content
With almost 5.8 million households expected to be living in private rented accommodation within four years as homeownership and social renting...
05 July 2017
From: Breaking News
To help safeguard landlords from losing out on rental income, Direct Line Landlord Insurance has launched a new rent guarantee product...
14 June 2017
From: Breaking News
As a buy-to-let property owner, the last thing you want is for your investment to be sitting empty. But it’s not...
09 June 2017
From: Sponsored Content
Alan Boswell Group’s Steve Cox tells us a bit more about himself, and why the company’s landlord insurance is market-leading. Tell us...
09 June 2017
From: 60 Second Interview
As a landlord, you should know exactly who a potential tenant is before you hand over the keys to your property...
01 June 2017
From: Sponsored Content
Living next to inconsiderate neighbours can be a nightmare, but letting to bad tenants can prove costly. Investing in the private rented...
19 May 2017
From: Breaking News
What does it say on your business card? Luke Burton Sales and Marketing Director, Rent4sure Who is Rent4sure? Rent4sure, is an established tenant referencing company. We provide...
29 March 2017
From: 60 Second Interview
Rent4sure made history last week when they helped their one millionth tenant move property. The tenant referencing company, which now helps over...
23 March 2017
From: Breaking News
Private renting policy changes will undoubtedly challenge many private landlords, and could even drive some small buy-to-let investors out of the...
09 January 2017
From: Breaking News
Landlord obligations can be difficult. Electrical safety, fire safety, deposit protection, licensing and consent, the list is endless - leaving some...
21 December 2016
From: Breaking News
Total Landlord Insurance is warning landlords to be extra vigilant over the festive period as it reports a 14% year-on-year increase...
19 December 2016
From: Breaking News
Almost a quarter of buy-to-let landlords blame delays by tenants informing them about maintenance issues in their homes for resulting in...
12 December 2016
From: Breaking News
Four out of five buy-to-let landlords believe that client money protection (CMP) should be made compulsory when they use a letting...
29 October 2016
From: Breaking News
More than half of all tenants in the private rented sector tend to stay in their rented accommodation for five years...
14 October 2016
From: Breaking News
Berkeley Alexander has launched a new buy-to-let landlord insurance that not only helps more landlords properly protect themselves and their investment...
26 September 2016
From: Breaking News
One in seven renters have broken one or more rules outlined in their tenancy agreement, while 11% of renters surveyed claimed...
23 September 2016
From: Breaking News
A popular property radio show is to return to the airwaves on LBC later today, and will be broadcast every Thursday...
08 September 2016
From: Breaking News
Landlords that make insurance claims could see the cost of their cover increase by as much as 20%, even if it...
26 August 2016
From: Breaking News
If you rent out a property, then you need to ensure you have specialist landlord insurance in place. Things can go...
25 August 2016
From: Video Articles
In what is a welcome change to the landlord bashing articles often featured in the media, the Daily Mirror and Daily...
01 July 2016
From: Breaking News
High property prices and a lack of affordable homes continues to lock many would-be buyers out of the property market leaving...
23 May 2016
From: Breaking News
With more people renting than in previous generations, buy-to-let can be extremely lucrative, but only if you avoid some major pitfalls. Your...
21 May 2016
From: Breaking News
Tenants are now adopting a more short-term view on renting property, reflected in the average assured shorthold tenancy length which is...
13 May 2016
From: Breaking News
Tenants in London are paying an average of 7.7% more for new tenancies compared to this time last year. The figure comes...
13 April 2016
From: Breaking News
Research by landlord insurance provider Direct Line for Business has revealed that one in 10 private landlords has no formal tenancy...
07 April 2016
From: Breaking News
A radio station is launching a new property programme with a focus on landlords. New LBC programme ‘The Property Hour’ will be...
07 March 2016
From: Breaking News
Navigating your way through the landlord world can sometimes be tricky, with so many things to consider. Here at HomeLet we...
11 January 2016
From: Sponsored Content
An estimated 400,000 landlords in the UK (29%) have had their property damaged by tenants in the last 12 months, according...
17 July 2015
From: Breaking News
As a landlord, you know the risks associated with owning a property, and you therefore know that it’s essential to make...
03 July 2015
From: Sponsored Content
For landlords, the importance of purchasing quality insurance cover can never be underestimated. Unfortunately, standard home buildings or content policies don’t...