Leasehold Landlords, There’s a Lot More to Manage Compared to Freehold Properties
/And if you get it wrong, you could be dealing with disputes, delays, or even breaches of your lease.
Refurb Tips That Every Landlord Should Know
/Smart refurb decisions can make or break a buy-to-let.
A Major Overhaul of Your Property's Energy Efficiency
/The government is proposing a major overhaul of the current Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards, shifting away from EPC ratings based mainly on energy costs toward a system that focuses on how buildings actually perform. The new framework will assess properties based on fabric performance, heating efficiency, and smart readiness.
Key timelines landlords should keep an eye on:
• Late 2026: New EPC methodology introduced
• 1 October 2030: All privately rented properties are expected to meet the new standard
Under the latest proposals, landlords may be required to improve properties to roughly the equivalent of EPC C, with a £10,000 cost cap on required upgrades in most cases. Energy performance will play a much bigger role in the future of the private rented sector.
DAMP - WHAT IS YOUR CORE DUTY AS LANDLORD?
/This responsibility cannot be written out of a tenancy agreement. Under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 and the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018, landlords must keep the structure and exterior in repair and ensure the property is free from Category 1 hazards, including damp and mould.
While Awaab's Law currently applies to social housing, similar expectations around response times and remediation are expected to extend into the private rented sector. Ignoring reports of damp can lead to serious consequences.
What Does Article 4 Direction Mean for Your HMO?
/Article 4 Directions across many London boroughs remove permitted development rights for small HMOs, which means you may need full planning consent even if you already hold a valid property licence. Licensing and planning are separate, and getting one right does not automatically cover the other. Missing this can lead to enforcement action, fines, and serious issues when refinancing or selling.
Why Are London Landlords Selling Their Properties?
/In recent months, surveys and HMRC‐linked data have shown a growing trend: many landlords are deciding to sell up rather than hold onto their properties.
What This Means for You
If you’re a landlord, it’s more important than ever to review your portfolio: check your mortgages, anticipated costs, and whether your rents are keeping up.
Tightening your compliance (safety, energy efficiency, tenant licensing) can help reduce future risks.
For renters, these changes may lead to fewer places to rent and possibly rising rents in high-demand locations.
What Every Landlord (and Renter) Needs to Know about the Lettings Cycle
/The property market has its own rhythm, and understanding it can make a world of difference for both landlords and renters. That’s where the lettings cycle comes in.
In this video, Abs takes you through the highs and lows of the year in London lettings, from the quieter winter months to the busy summer season when tenant enquiries peak. He explains why these trends happen, what landlords should prepare for, and how renters can use the cycle to their advantage.
For landlords, timing can mean faster lets, fewer void periods, and higher returns. For renters, it can help you know when competition will be tougher (and when you might just snag a better deal).
What the Renters Rights Bill Could Mean for You
/The Renters Rights Bill brings the most significant shake-up in England’s private rental market since 1988. Here’s a quick overview for both landlords and tenants:
This is just the tip of the iceberg—there are also new rules on rent increases, outright bans on rental bidding wars, and stronger enforcement of property standards.
10 Tips When Using Trades
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When you’re a landlord, there will come a time when you need specialist help to maintain or improve your property. To make sure your experience with trades goes well, we've put together some essential tips to help build a good working relationship and ensure you get quality work done on time and within budget.
Read More5 Tips for Tenant Screening
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Having let thousands of properties between us, we have selected some tips to screen for ideal tenants. It can certainly take much effort and potentially additional costs to correct a bad letting, so it is vital to get the right tenants in first time.
Read MoreDress it Up!
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On a day to day basis, as an agency we spend a huge amount of our time researching, evaluating and letting properties. We have found that the better a property is presented there is more of a likelihood of it being let quicker than the competition.
Read More5 Reasons Many Landlords Use Property Management Services
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With new legislation introduced frequently and the uncertainty of the pandemic more landlords than ever are looking to hire a property management company to look after their property. Here are some of the top 5 reasons why landlords are making the jump.
Read MoreWhen is The Best Time To-Let?
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We are often asked by our landlords when is the best time to put a property up for let? Of course the 2 years of Covid has thrown off usual expectations somewhat. However, this period aside, we believe the lettings highs and lows can be fairly predictable.
Read MoreProperty Licensing - Just an Additional Expense?
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From time to time, we come across landlords who are renting or looking to rent their properties but have failed to acquire the appropriate licence. The most common rationale we hear is that they were unaware of such requirements. Whilst this may be the case, this will sadly not prevent a local authority from prosecuting a landlord for this mistake.
Read MoreHow Clean Is Clean?
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Most disputes that arise at the end of tenancy are based around cleaning. Statistics available confirm that this is the most common issue that deposit providers deal with as dispute cases.
The difficulty in this situation is that everyone has a variable view of what is deemed as clean and an acceptable condition on how a property should be left.
Read MoreWinter Maintenance
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Winter is fast approaching ... and with that comes a list of things for landlords to watch out for in terms of property maintenance. We have compiled a short list of key items to check off to help winter (& Christmas!) go without interruption.
Read MoreDress to Impress
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Often times we have landlords approach us at property meetings for some advice on how to get the best rent as well as reducing their void periods. One of the key things we immediately look at is their (or their agent’s) property advertisements.
Read MoreWinter Is Coming
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Winter Is Coming. Many readers will be familiar with the famous line from the cult series Game of Thrones which has some resemblance to the lettings market.
Read MoreHappy for Lassie to Come Home?
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Whilst being a nation of animal’s lovers, where do you stand if you have a prospective tenant who wishes to let your property and have a pet? Taking into consideration that 25% of the UK population own a pet and that this 25% will be a cross selection of professional occupants.
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