Tag: Property management

How do you stay on top of landlord admin?

Author: Readers Question

3rd June 2025, 1 year ago | 15

Hi all, I’m genuinely curious how you all are managing everything as landlords these days. Just want to compare notes...

Who pays for fire doors?

Author: Readers Question

27th May 2025, 1 year ago | 11

Hi, I run a management company that needs to install fire-resistant doors. There are 12 flats, and each owner is...

Renters’ Rights Bill amendments will safeguard possession rights

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

8th April 2025, 2 years ago | 2

A new amendment to the Renters’ Rights Bill clarifies that landlords can still reclaim their properties by serving notice prior...

New group sets out to “fix the broken” commercial property industry

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

4th March 2025, 2 years ago | 0

A new group for commercial property agents has launched to “fix the broken commercial property industry.” The Experts Group’s self-employed...

Renters’ Rights Bill sparks rent arrears fear

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

20th February 2025, 2 years ago | 5

There will be another rise in tenant rent arrears due to the Renters’ Reform Bill after a jump in numbers...

Landlords provide good quality homes says majority of tenants

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

31st January 2025, 2 years ago | 4

Despite the media narrative, more than half of tenants (54%) feel landlords do provide good quality housing, according to a...

North East leads for the highest HMO yields

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

27th January 2025, 2 years ago | 0

There are big regional disparities for HMO landlords in the UK with Greater London boasting the highest average property value...

Labour cracks down on landlords forcing them to rent out empty properties

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th December 2024, 2 years ago | 28

Landlords could be forced to rent out empty properties under new powers announced by the Labour government. The English Devolution...

Council faces criticism for lack of smoke alarms

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

3rd December 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Ben Beadle, CEO of the NRLA, has slammed Southwark Council for failing to manage their properties after the Regulator of...

Portfolio landlords buck the trend by expanding their portfolios

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

22nd November 2024, 2 years ago | 1

The UK’s private rented sector (PRS) landlords are defying growing economic pressures by expanding their property portfolios, according to a...

New platform promises to simplify property maintenance for landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

19th November 2024, 2 years ago | 4

A new online platform has been launched to help landlords streamline their property maintenance processes. Fiixit has been founded by...

Council reintroduces its selective licensing scheme

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

13th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

Gedling Borough Council is set to reintroduce a selective licensing scheme in Netherfield, Nottingham, aiming, it says, to enhance the...

Can a leak caused by tenant negligence lead to a claim against the freeholder?

Author: Readers Question

11th November 2024, 2 years ago | 3

Hi, I own the leasehold for an upstairs flat, which I rent out to tenants. The issue I have is...

Final inspection with confrontational tenant – should I attend with agent?

Author: Readers Question

11th November 2024, 2 years ago | 20

Hi all, I’m getting close to the end of the 18-month fixed-term tenancy, which has felt like a nightmare from...

CRUSADER: Why must landlords put up with vile online trolls?

Author: Landlord Crusader

8th November 2024, 2 years ago | 28

Landlords in the UK know they aren’t popular with politicians, councils, tenant activist organisations and lots of tenants – but...

Councils and letting agents join forces to tackle damp and mould in the PRS

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

7th November 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Letting agents and councils are teaming up to tackle damp and mould in the private rented sector with a new...

Should I sell my flat despite my loyal tenant?

Author: Readers Question

6th November 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Hi, I have an ex-local authority one bed flat in Norwich which I have owned for 9 years. I bought...

New student referencing tool for landlords launched

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

5th November 2024, 2 years ago | 0

A new referencing tool specifically designed for student landlords aims to simplify the tenancy process for both agents and students....

What a Landlord Must Do if a Tenant Leaves Possessions Behind After Eviction

Author: Julie Ford

28th October 2024, 2 years ago | 10

When a tenant is evicted from a rental property, it is not uncommon for them to leave behind personal belongings....

Eviction is not the only option for landlords facing rising financial pressures

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

24th October 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Landlords are increasingly worried about rising financial pressures as mortgage costs continue to skyrocket. Many face the dilemma of long-term...

How do I stop endless water coming through the ceiling of my rental property?

Author: Readers Question

23rd October 2024, 2 years ago | 5

Hi, for the last four to five years, the flat above my only rental property has been leaking water through...