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Rental properties are, at the most basic level, a financial investment for landlords. Calculating rental yield is therefore an essential part of renting out a property, as it’s the way you figure out your return on investment (ROI). © karen

Landlords in the UK private rental sector are anticipating 2025 will be a defining moment for their business, with a mixed bag of changes on the horizon. Upcoming new regulations, slowing rent increases and evolving tenant needs are creating challenges,

Portable appliance testing is a means of checking whether electrical equipment is safe to use. However, there’s some confusion over the rules and whether it’s a legal requirement for UK landlords. Landlords are obliged to ensure all electrical installations in

As a landlord, if your rental properties have frequent tenant changes, you should assess the condition of the furniture between tenancies to ensure it’s still up to scratch. While there are no rules set in stone when it comes to

One of the most important decisions you can make as a landlord is whether to manage your buy-to-let property yourself or if you’d be better appointing a letting agent to act on your behalf. According to the English Private Landlord

Have you ever signed up new tenants for one of your properties and then regretted it almost right away? If they turn out to be unsuitable because they don’t pay rent on time, or fail to look after your property,

Maintaining your rental properties is the best way to attract and retain tenants. It should be a high priority on every landlord’s “to do” list, but with so many responsibilities to deal with, property maintenance can sometimes fall by the

With an estimated 2.8 million students in higher education in the UK, letting student accommodation can be a lucrative market for landlords. If your buy-to-let property is in a university city or student hotspot, there will be a continual demand,

Completing regular inspections of your rental properties may seem like a chore, but all good landlords should make the effort. Not only does it ensure there are no issues that you’re unaware of, but it also helps to maintain a

The average new build property costs significantly more than an older home, so why would a landlord choose to spend the extra cash when expanding their portfolio? The reality is there are many pros and cons to buying new build