Awaab's Law has fundamentally changed what counts as acceptable landlord behaviour when damp and mould appear in your properties. Gone are the days when you could simply promise to "look into it" and hope the problem goes away. Now, you need documented proof that you've investigated, responded, and acted within strict statutory timeframes. Your property reports aren't just paperwork...
Managing a rental property effectively requires more than simply collecting rent and responding to emergency calls. The most successful landlords and property managers understand that proactive maintenance saves money, protects investments, and builds stronger tenant relationships. Mid-term inspections represent one of the most powerful tools in your property management arsenal: yet they remain...
The safety net is coming down. After 1 May 2026, Section 21 evictions: the landlord's nuclear option for ending tenancies without providing a reason: will be completely abolished under the Renters' Rights Bill. For decades, this legislative backstop gave landlords a straightforward exit strategy. Now? That certainty vanishes, and with it, your margin for error. Here's what most landlords...
Social housing providers face a unique set of challenges when it comes to asset management. Unlike private landlords managing a handful of properties, housing associations and local authorities often oversee portfolios numbering in the thousands. Each dwelling represents not just a financial asset, but a home where families build their lives. Protecting these assets requires a systematic, evidence-based...
Here's a scenario you've probably heard before: a landlord completes their own check-in inventory, fills in their own checkout report, and then submits a deposit deduction claim based on documents they've personally authored. When the tenant disputes it through the tenancy deposit scheme, the adjudicator looks at the evidence and immediately questions one thing: impartiality. That single word...
It seems logical enough. Your smartphone has a decent camera, the lighting looks fine, and you need to document your rental property before tenants move in. A few quick snaps, a folder on your laptop, and you're done. Job sorted. Except it isn't. When a deposit dispute lands on your desk months later, those casual smartphone photos rarely hold up to scrutiny. The resolution isn't quite...
Tenancy turnovers represent one of the most demanding aspects of property management. The window between one tenant vacating and another moving in is remarkably tight, and every day of vacancy translates directly into lost revenue. For agencies managing multiple properties across London, Kent, and the surrounding areas, mastering the turnover process is not merely beneficial: it is essential for...
Every landlord understands the importance of protecting their investment. You collect the deposit, register it with a tenancy deposit protection scheme, and assume the hard work is done. Yet when a tenancy ends and disputes arise, many landlords discover that their DIY inventory report: the document they assumed would protect them: is riddled with gaps that make successful claims nearly impossible. The...
The tragic death of two-year-old Awaab Ishak in December 2020 sent shockwaves through the UK housing sector. His passing, caused by prolonged exposure to mould in his family's social housing flat, exposed catastrophic failures in how landlords document, respond to, and remediate hazardous conditions. The resulting legislation: Awaab's Law: came into force on 27 October 2025 and fundamentally...
The regulatory landscape for UK landlords is shifting dramatically this spring. Two major legislative changes are set to reshape how you manage your rental properties, handle your finances, and interact with tenants. Whether you own a single buy-to-let in Kent or manage a portfolio across London, understanding these changes now is essential to staying compliant and protecting your investment. This guide...
Compare listings
Compare