Landlords
Are you underinsured?
Inflation. Rising material costs. A shortage of labour. In many cases, rebuilding your home will cost a lot more than its market value. We help you check whether you’re underinsured, and what you can do to make sure your home insurance is adequate.
Is rising damp covered by buildings insurance?
Rising damp can be a serious problem, especially in older homes, and if left untreated can lead to health issues and devalue your property, so check out our guide, so you know what to look for and what to do about it.
How to protect your rental from property fraud
Recent media report suggest growing numbers of prospective tenants are using fake documents when applying for a tenancy. We take a look at how landlords can protect against property fraud.
The insurance claims process explained
Whether you’re claiming for your home, car, or business, we take a look at the general claims process so that you can feel prepared should the need arise.
The average cost of renting a house in the UK
We look at the average salaries and rental costs (based on a two-bedroom house in the area) across every corner of the UK to discover the average cost of renting in the UK.
Guide to letting to family and friends
Renting to family and friends is a popular way of finding good tenants and giving people a helping hand. However, things can sometimes go wrong. In this guide, we share our top tips on making sure letting to people you know goes as smoothly as possible.
How to identify and manage problems with tenants
Troublesome tenants are a landlord’s worst nightmare. We look at ways of avoiding bad tenants, spotting the signs that things are going wrong, and how to deal with common issues.
Finding good tenants | A landlord's guide
Every landlord wants to find good tenants for their buy-to-let properties. In this article, we share our tips and tricks for attracting responsible and pleasant tenants – and avoiding those ‘tenants from hell’.
Do your tenants work from home?
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, working from home and hybrid working have become more popular than ever. But are your tenants allowed to work from home – or even run a business from your property?
A landlord's guide to subletting
If tenants sublet your property with or without your permission, it can have implications for your investment, your mortgage and your insurance. In this article, we explain how subletting works, and what you can do to make sure you’re covered.
Is AirBnB classed as buy-to-let?
What are the differences between an Airbnb rental and a traditional buy-to-let, and how does it affect mortgages, insurance, and tax?
Guide to buying and renting out a holiday let
If you’re considering buying and renting out a holiday home there’s plenty to think about. In this comprehensive guide we’ll explore every aspect to buying a holiday home and successfully renting it out.