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Mar 13, 2025
Tenant Screening Made Easy: Why Landlords Should Consider Professional Help
Tenant screening is one of the most important tasks for any landlord, in ensuring that you find the right tenants for your property. It involves checking a tenant’s background, credit history, employm
Feb 13, 2025
Is Mould in a Rental Property a Landlord’s Responsibility?
Rental accommodation has improved significantly over the years, but mould in rented properties remains a persistent issue for both landlords and tenants. The challenge is that responsibility for preve
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