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The Christmas break is a good time for property owners to spruce up student accommodation, as most tenants will be returning home for the festive season. A poll by YouGov reveals 78% of UK students who live in rented accommodation

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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