Winter is when small maintenance issues can become expensive problems. Frozen pipes, boiler breakdowns, blocked gutters, damp and mould can affect tenant comfort, property condition and rental income.
Buy-to-let in 2026/27 needs more than a property and a tenant. Urpad’s guide covers finance, demand, compliance, tax and management for today’s landlords.
The UK rental market has tightened again as autumn begins. Rents are rising, available homes are becoming scarcer and tenant demand remains strong.
The summer period is often busy with tenancies turning over, repairs being completed and new tenants moving in, while the start of autumn brings a fresh opportunity to make sure everything is in order before the colder months arrive.
There is always a cost associated with using a property management company, but for many landlords, that fee is far less than the cost of getting things wrong.
In part 2 of our ‘Top 10 property laws and regulations you should know as a landlord’, we finish the list of legislation every landlord should be aware of.
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.