Tag: rental property management

UK’s Build-to-Rent sector sees record £832m investment

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th May 2025, 11 months ago | 5

A surge in Build-to-Rent (BTR) investment has propelled the sector to new heights, with a 50% rise in funding over...

Landlords could save £3.4bn with regular inspections

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

28th March 2025, 1 year ago | 8

Letting agents and landlords could unlock annual savings of £3.4 billion by carrying out inspections every THREE months, one firm...

Council households stuck in damp and mould backlog as one landlord calls out double standard

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

15th November 2024, 1 year ago | 1

Despite Nottingham City Council spending £1.2 million to address damp and mould issues in its properties, council tenants are still...

Disappointment as new funding for upgrading to net zero excludes landlords

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

29th October 2024, 1 year ago | 2

A new scheme to help upgrade housing stock in Wales doesn’t include help for landlords. The Welsh government has launched...

Tenant has stopped paying rent and refuses to leave?

Author: Readers Question

28th October 2024, 1 year ago | 7

Hello, six months ago, I rented three rooms in my house via a high street estate agent. Each single tenant...

How do I replace storage heaters to retain EPC C rating?

Author: Readers Question

15th October 2024, 2 years ago | 13

Hi, I have a 2-bed flat with 20-year-old storage heaters still in working order. The electrician who reset one recently...

What changes could the Autumn Budget bring for landlords?

Author: Readers Question

23rd September 2024, 2 years ago | 2

Hi, I have a couple of BTL properties which I purchased/invested in as a result of redundancies etc. (won’t bore...

What are the liability and insurance implications if my tenant gets a flatmate?

Author: Readers Question

19th September 2024, 2 years ago | 10

Hi, my tenants children have all flown the nest. The place is too big for my tenant now, so she...

Landlords urged to prioritise inventories to avoid costly disputes

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

18th September 2024, 2 years ago | 4

Landlords and letting agents are being urged to carry out property inspections to avoid problems with damage or deposit disputes....

Renters Rights Bill is closing in, and your rental property is at risk—don’t wait, act now before it’s too late

Author: Denzel Matsaudza

16th September 2024, 2 years ago | 11

My tenant’s been paying me £1,200 a month, but the market rent now is £1,500 – and with my mortgage...

Landlord criticises policies for pushing tenants into homelessness

Author: Property118.com Landlord News Team

14th August 2024, 2 years ago | 13

A landlord is blaming selective licensing and universal credit errors as a “recipe for disaster” that are causing tenants to...

What are my rights after inheriting a tenant?

Author: Readers Question

13th August 2024, 2 years ago | 9

Hi, I’ve recently inherited a property from my mother with a tenant in situ. My first question is: Does the...

Am I required to measure the carbon monoxide levels in a property for a pregnant tenant?

Author: Readers Question

9th August 2024, 2 years ago | 15

Hi, I have a pregnant tenant who has raised a question of how do we ensure that the carbon monoxide...

Should I include tenant’s partner on the tenancy agreement?

Author: Readers Question

9th August 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Hi, in need of some advice. I rent out a flat in a university town, very often to international students....

Can I terminate landlord agreement without paying fees?

Author: Readers Question

5th August 2024, 2 years ago | 10

Hello, I have a portfolio of eight rental properties in the Kent area and they are managed by a local...

Understanding Section 11 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1985: Repairing Obligations

Author: Julie Ford

29th July 2024, 2 years ago | 13

The Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 is a cornerstone of English property law, providing essential guidelines for the maintenance and...

Can I recover the rent my tenants paid to someone else?

Author: Readers Question

12th July 2024, 2 years ago | 8

Hi, I am in progress of evicting my unpaying tenants and still waiting for high court enforcement order to come...

The Challenge of Pets in Rental Properties

Author: Julie Ford

8th July 2024, 2 years ago | 18

Landlords have long struggled with tenants wanting to keep pets in rental properties. For landlords, pets pose an unpredictable risk...

How to recover rent arrears?

Author: Readers Question

8th July 2024, 2 years ago | 7

Hi everyone, please can I get some advice on how to proceed. Tenants have an outstanding balance of around £3000...

Letting agent withdrawal fees?

Author: Readers Question

5th July 2024, 2 years ago | 6

Hi, I am torn whether to throw the towel in with my agent and letting? I’ve not had a great...