The new Private Rented Sector Ombudsman is set to become a major part of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 and will likely change how complaints are handled across the UK private rented sector.
For landlords with properties in nationwide locations, centralised property management delivers a practical way to keep everything working seamlessly without having to manage every detail personally.
Legionella is an important consideration across the world. It is not confined to one type of property, one sector or even one country. Wherever water systems are used and maintained, there is potential for Legionella bacteria to develop if conditions allow it
The period between tenants is one of the most important moments in a property’s lifecycle – and with Urpad, it’s often shorter than with other property management companies.
For many of our landlords, reviewing their property portfolio is a regular occurrence. At Urpad, property management goes beyond day-to-day operations and we are uniquely positioned to support when it comes to buying or selling within their existing portfolio
As the media frenzy around his leadership ambitions grows, what might Andy Burnham housing policy be, and how might it affect the private rented sector?
It’s not a myth; if you can find the money, then being a landlord and owning rental property can be a financially and emotionally rewarding investment. It’s been proven to deliver long-term returns and a steady income.
Whether you have a self-managed portfolio or one property, understanding key pieces of UK legislation amd acts is essential to ensure you don’t breach these rules and wind up with a fine, enforcement action, and even criminal liability.
Or to put it another way, “English and Welsh landlords – what’s the difference?” One question we’re often faced with is what the difference is between being an English landlord and a Welsh landlord,
Winter can be hard on everyone’s portfolio of properties. Storms can expose weak points in the roofs, and frost can cause foundations to heave, not even thinking about what’s going on inside.