Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Regulations: Rules for UK Landlords 2024
Reading Time: 4 minutes The Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations are changing. The regulations, originally enforced in 2015, were amended from 1 October 2022 and apply to both private and social rental […]
What are Common Causes of Stress for Landlords?
Reading Time: 5 minutes In May, LettingaProperty.com conducted a survey of 20,000 UK landlords, to better understand their experience of letting property – their motivations, opinions, challenges, and concerns. Renting out property can be […]
5 Water Saving Tips for Landlords and Tenants
Reading Time: 5 minutes This week is Water Saving Week, an online event dedicated to educating people about water wastage. Hosted by Waterwise, the event highlights ways we can all save water and help the planet. […]
Help For Landlords And Tenants – Frequently Asked Questions When Renting
Reading Time: 7 minutes [kc_row use_container=”yes” force=”no” column_align=”middle” video_mute=”no” _id=”650546″][kc_column width=”12/12″ video_mute=”no” _id=”300459″][kc_column_text _id=”480243″] Every day, landlord and tenants have questions that need answering. The lettings industry – and the 125+ laws that apply […]
Fire Door Safety in Rental Properties
Reading Time: 4 minutes Fire safety is essential in every rental property – but what are the rules surrounding fire doors? Understanding the regulations will help you to ensure that you are operating within […]
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) for Rental Properties
Reading Time: 4 minutes The rules around PAT testing for landlords can be a bit confusing. In this article, we’ve gathered all the information you need to know, including what exactly a PAT test […]
21 Life-Changing Hacks Every Landlord Should Know
Reading Time: 6 minutes As a self-managing landlord, cleaning your property can be a right pain. With everything else on your list, scrubbing stubborn stains and dealing with dreaded mould is a task you’d […]
Landlord Fire Safety Regulations – How Safe Is Your Property?
Reading Time: 5 minutes As a landlord, you have a duty of care to your tenants that you must fulfil. Within this duty of care, you have a legal responsibility to ensure that your […]
Mandatory Electrical Safety Inspections (EICRs) for Rental Property 2024
Reading Time: 8 minutes In January 2020, the government announced the much-anticipated introduction of mandatory electrical safety inspections for private landlords. The new regulations, titled The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector […]
Colder weather is here – How to Tackle Lettings in Winter
Reading Time: 3 minutes As winter takes hold and the nights become darker, landlords need to protect their homes. Wall to wall, each square metre of property will have a better chance of survival […]
Landlord’s Right To Access Property in UK 2024: Can Landlords Visit Without Tenant Permission?
Reading Time: 7 minutes A landlord’s right to access property is a contentious topic. It’s not unusual to hear about landlords being accused of trespassing or sued for unlawful entry by a disgruntled tenant. […]
