Landlords
What is the 90-day rule in property?
What is London’s 90-day rule for short-stay property rentals, and what does it mean for landlords?
Guide to landlord risks | The cost of being a landlord
Becoming a landlord: what are the risks, and how can you avoid them? There’s a lot to think about when you become a landlord, but understanding what you need to do and how to avoid some of the common pitfalls makes the process easier.
Do I need landlord insurance?
From buy-to-let portfolio owners to people renting out a room in their home, different kinds of landlords need different types of landlord insurance. In this article we look at some of the common questions that arise when considering landlord insurance.
Guide to escape of water
What is escape of water? Why does it occur and how can you minimise the risk? In this article we explore all you need to know about escape of water.
Guide to landlord responsibilities
What are the legal responsibilities and obligations of a private landlord? Read our complete guide.
Fire safety rules for landlords
Landlords have a legal responsibility to adhere to fire regulations for rental properties, to protect both their tenants and their investment. In this guide to fire safety rules for landlords, we explain all the mandatory regulations for both domestic and commercial properties, including vital gas and electrical safety certificates.
Landlord's guide to rent to rent
Rent-to-rent: is it the right option for you? It’s a way of becoming a landlord without the need for an upfront investment, but make sure you know what to expect from such a scheme.
Landlord insurance: a beginner's guide
Landlord insurance: where do you start, and what do you look out for? It can feel like you’re navigating a minefield when it comes to taking out landlord insurance, our guide can help you find the level of cover that’ll give you peace of mind.
Landlord's guide to notice of abandonment
If a tenant disappears midway through a tenancy agreement, what can you do? It’s important to know what your rights and responsibilities are as a landlord if you find that one of your tenants has abandoned a property.
Landlord insurance vs home insurance
If you have tenants, it’s important that you take out the right protection – because a standard home insurance policy won’t be suitable.
Fit for human habitation: what landlords need to know before renting out a property
It’s important to understand what the law requires you to provide for your tenants, and what you should do if there is a problem.
How to work out rental yield
Use our rental yield calculator to work out the value of your property investment, plus how to work it out manually, why it matters, and what is a good rental yield?