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Landlords: Are You Ready for the Rental Shake-Up Or Are You Sleepwalking Into Trouble?

Author: Paul Shamplina

1st August 2025, 1 year ago | 0

The government’s private rented sector shake-up is moving faster than many landlords realise. And unless you’re crystal clear on what’s...

‘My brother-in-law has got to go – but I don’t want to be his guarantor…?’

Author: Readers Question

30th July 2025, 1 year ago | 2

Hi, This is a question in the Money Blog on Sky News. Here’s the question: Is there an alternative to...

The cost of indecision: When waiting for leasehold reform becomes a liability

Author: Mark Wilson, member of ALEP (Association of Leasehold Enfranchisement Practitioners)

28th July 2025, 1 year ago | 27

Many leaseholders today find themselves sitting on a financial time bomb. Not because of economic turmoil or interest rates, but...

Elderly and problem tenants rehomed as landlord celebrates “success” in selling 5 buy-to-lets

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

25th July 2025, 1 year ago | 0

We’re already over halfway through 2025. It’s hard to believe that in the blink of an eye we’ll be entering...

Selling 5 houses to purchase 10: buyers are chomping off Landlords’ hands

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

18th July 2025, 1 year ago | 0

We’re already over half way through 2025. It’s hard to believe that in the blink of an eye we’ll be...

The Renters’ Rights Bill = A direct threat to landlords losing control

Author: Landlord Crusader

18th July 2025, 1 year ago | 12

I was among the first to highlight that the Renters’ Rights Bill effectively hands control of a landlord’s home to...

“Landlord Whales”: the Super-Landlords quietly exiting the sector for big cheques

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

16th July 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Over the last 6 months, the top UK landlords have been quietly exiting the sector. Likened to the “whales” of...

Oh dear, Angela Rayner. What can landlords do to help you on LHA?

Author: Landlord Crusader

11th July 2025, 1 year ago | 13

As Ronan Keating once said: “You say it best, when you say nothing at all”,  Angela’s appearance in front of...

Are you the landlord subject to the Ombudsman report?

Author: Readers Question

8th July 2025, 1 year ago | 3

Hi everyone, it’s a case of ‘same old, same old’. I won’t rehearse the occasions that councils have been told...

Chancellor Rachel Reeves crying a warning for landlords: “she knows exactly what’s coming”

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

4th July 2025, 1 year ago | 0

When Chancellor Rachel Reeves was filmed crying during Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday as Keir Starmer declined to guarantee she...

The disconnect between tenant groups and landlords is shameful

Author: Landlord Crusader

4th July 2025, 1 year ago | 4

Sometimes a story lands that shows the true colours of critics and this week Generation Rent (yes, them again) say...

20 Ways to Build Recurring Income – Free Live Masterclass

Author: Kevin Whelan

4th July 2025, 1 year ago | 0

We’re always looking for ways to help you grow and protect your wealth — which is why we’re excited to...

How to Adapt Your Tenancy Agreement for Different Tenant Types

Author: Aviram Shahar

1st July 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Calling all UK landlords and property investors:  If you’re still using the same tenancy agreement for every tenant, you could...

Persistent lack of rent top ups?

Author: Readers Question

1st July 2025, 1 year ago | 5

Hi everyone, I have an annoying situation. In 2023, the LHA paid most of the tenant’s rent excepting £25 pcm,...

Should I go for a Section 8?

Author: Readers Question

1st July 2025, 1 year ago | 44

Hi all, I need a bit of advice? So, I’ve just had to cancel a order on a Section 21...

Landlords in their 50’s cash in: “Selling now is the equivalent of 20 years of rent”

Author: David Coughlin - Landlord Sales Agency

30th June 2025, 1 year ago | 0

Let’s cut to the chase. You’ve been in property for the last decade, perhaps even longer. You’ve seen the news,...

Block management sent letter stating that no pets are allowed?

Author: Readers Question

30th June 2025, 1 year ago | 30

Hi, the government rules under the Renters’ Rights Bill state that landlords cannot refuse a tenant’s request to have a...

Why the Renters’ Rights Bill will create a ‘perfect’ tenant crisis for Labour

Author: Landlord Crusader

27th June 2025, 1 year ago | 18

As the Renters’ Rights Bill heads back to the Lords next week, I fear there is now real potential to...