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Jan 9, 2025

Changing the Locks on a Rental Property - Landlord Guide

As a landlord, ensuring the safety and security of your rental property is paramount. Changing the locks on a rental property can be a crucial step in maintaining this security, especially between ten

Dec 12, 2024

Maximising Returns: A Landlords Guide to Allowable Expenses

As a UK landlord, navigating the world of taxes can be a daunting task. However, understanding and utilising allowable expenses can significantly reduce your tax bill while ensuring you're paying a fa

Nov 14, 2024

Insurance: 4 Things Every Landlord Should Know

In property rental, landlords face unique risks that can impact both their investments and their peace of mind. From accidental property damage to sudden repair costs and missed rental income, unfores

Oct 10, 2024

What Are Holding Deposits? An Overview For Landlords

As a landlord, you may ask what are holding deposits, and wonder how holding deposits work. Two common questions our team at The Letting Experts often answer are: “Why are holding deposits needed?“

Sep 12, 2024

Do Landlords or Tenants Pay Council Tax?

Letting a property comes at a price! Alongside paying for insurance and maintenance fees, council tax can be another expense landlords need to add to the list. Do landlords pay council tax? Generally

Aug 8, 2024

Should I Let Tenants Keep a Pet?

Data circulating the property industry provides a clear message – landlords don't like tenants keeping a pet. However, it's important to note that in July 2024, the new Labour government announced as

Jul 11, 2024

Is it Worth Using a Letting Agent? Advice for Landlords

Being a UK landlord comes with a multitude of responsibilities, from property maintenance to tenant management. Juggling these tasks can be overwhelming, which is why many landlords are asking if it

Jun 13, 2024

7 Steps to Becoming a Residential Landlord

There are a number of reasons people consider becoming a residential landlord. Often, it's because someone wants to do more with their savings and sees property as a sound investment with a regular i