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Rodents & renters: how to stop pests coming into rental properties

Landlords have a duty of care to keep buy-to-lets in a fit and habitable state, as detailed in the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018, the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Housing Act 2004. Responsibilities include preventing mice and rats from entering the property and addressing an infestation that is a result of sub-standard living conditions.

Changes to EICR Regulations - What Landlords Need to Know

Published 8 days ago

New changes to EICR regulations take effect from 1 November 2025, increasing fines and strengthening enforcement for landlords in the private rented sector. Learn what’s changing, how to stay compliant, and what steps to take before the deadline.

Renters (Reform) Bill Nears the Finish Line: What the Latest Changes Mean

Published 15 days ago

The Renters (Reform) Bill is in its final stage in Parliament, marking the biggest shake-up of England’s rental market in over 30 years. Due to receive Royal Assent later this autumn, the Bill will abolish Section 21 “no-fault” evictions, introduce open-ended tenancies, extend the Decent Homes Standard to private rentals, and raise the rent-arrears eviction threshold to three months. Together, these measures are set to redefine the balance between landlords and tenants across England

The Renters’ Rights Bill - What Landlords Need to Know in 2025

Published about 1 month ago

The government’s Renters’ Rights Bill is moving through Parliament and could reshape the private rented sector from 2026. Here’s what UK landlords need to know about no-fault evictions, periodic tenancies, rent increases, and how to prepare for the biggest changes in years.

Electrical safety in the lettings spotlight

Published 2 months ago

Keeping tenants safe is of paramount importance and there is legislation that ensures the UK’s privately rented homes are fit for habitation. An important milestone in England has brought one area of safety back into the spotlight.

More than half of under 34s hope to become a landlord

Published 3 months ago

Younger Millennials (born between 1991 and 1996) and those in Generation Z (1997-2012) still see a future in property investment. That was the surprising finding of a new survey of 2,000 UK adults conducted by Opinium on behalf of Market Financial Solutions.

A tenant’s guide to the Renters’ Rights Bill

Published 4 months ago

The Renters’ Rights Bill has taken another step towards becoming law. With no major amendments expected, it’s now that tenants should take notice of the Bill’s contents.

Garden etiquette for tenants this summer

Published 5 months ago

When you become a renter, you’re expected to behave in a ‘tenant like manner’ and that extends to outside spaces as much as inside the home. If in any doubt as to what that means, you can refer to your tenancy agreement. It should list the specific garden jobs you’re responsible for, and what your landlord should maintain. If there’s scant detail, contact us and we can obtain written clarification for you.

The Secret to Avoiding Up to 7-Figure Sanctions Fines

Published 6 months ago

Learn how to comply with the new sanctions checks on landlords and tenants to avoid hefty fines while navigating the UK property market.

Q&A guide for landlords: second-charge mortgages

Published 8 months ago

You may have heard people talk about second-charge mortgages and wondered what they are. If you’re a landlord, they can be a beneficial way of accessing a lump sum of money. Here’s our Q&A guide to second-charge mortgages for owners of buy-to-let properties.

Pets in lets: happening in 2025?

Published 9 months ago

The Renters’ Rights Bill is Labour’s push to reform the private rental sector and the proposals are expected to pass into law this year. In fact, if progress keeps up its current pace, we could see new legislation introduced as early as April 2025.

How to live an energy efficient life when renting

Published 10 months ago

As we head towards one of the most expensive periods of the year – Christmas - Ofgem confirmed the energy price cap would rise at the start of 2025.

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