Landlords should expect wear and tear in their buy-to-let properties, as it’s an inevitable part of renting out your home. However, it’s important to differentiate between fair wear and tear and tenant damage. © Elizaveta Galitckaia / Shutterstock Although no
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Maybe it’s your dream come true to own a second home: a private getaway for holidays on the coast or in a rural hamlet? Some buy a second home with the aim of renting it out to visitors on short-term
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Most tenants are likely to be decent people with whom you can maintain a good relationship, however, on occasion you may have to deal with difficult tenants who test your patience. © BearFotos / Shutterstock This can be stressful, tiring
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As a landlord, you should give some serious thought to the advantages and disadvantages of renting out properties furnished and unfurnished © Studio Romantic / Shutterstock There isn’t one clear-cut answer, as there are pros and cons to both options.
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Despite the government scrapping proposed new energy efficiency standards on rental homes, landlords still have a legal requirement to ensure their properties have an Energy Performance Certificate. Landlord EPC requirements were due to change in 2025, when former Prime Minister
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New rules surrounding tax relief for buy-to-let landlords are set to benefit basic rate taxpayers. Under the old rules, mortgage interest was deducted from a landlord’s rental income before calculating the tax. © LuFeTa / Shutterstock Now, new legislation introduces
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Research shows houses in multiple occupation are becoming an increasingly popular option for landlords. In 2023, HMOs made up 27% of all buy-to-let properties in the UK, according to data from specialist lender Shawbrook. © GaudiLab / Shutterstock This figure
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As a landlord, choosing the right letting agent is important, because the liability for your properties ultimately falls to you. Having someone responsible for managing them on your behalf ensures you remain within the law and maintain a good relationship
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People have complained about taxes almost since time began and it has been said that nothing unites the public more than their general dislike of The System. While today’s Council Tax levied on domestic properties isn’t particularly popular, spare a
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Landlords can expect various changes and developments to come into effect during 2024. While the Renters Reform Bill is set to grab the headlines, other factors are likely to make just as big a difference. © I Wei Huang /
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