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For the love of the landlord
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.
Top 10 UK property laws every landlord should know pt.1
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.
Landlordiaid Cymru a Lloegr – beth yw’r gwahaniaeth?
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,
Spring into maintenance mode
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.
The rise of fairer renting
The private rented sector (PRS) is changing at a rate not seen for decades, and the most obvious change is the incoming Renters Rights Act. The reason for these changes is clear – the market is moving toward a higher degree of professionalism, greater transparency, fewer pressure tactics, and more protections for tenants.
Pets at home
The relationship between tenants, landlords and pets is changing – and about time too, say many. With the dawn of the Renters’ Rights Act, the long-standing ‘no pets’ default in rental properties is being addressed.
The new PRS Landlord Ombudsman
The emergence of the new Private Rented Sector (PRS) Landlord Ombudsman is another change that tenants and landlords in England will no doubt have seen recently. Here’s what we can tell you…
Periodic Tenancies – security and stability for tenants
From 1 May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act removes fixed-term assured shorthold tenancies (ASTs), converting them all to periodic – rolling weekly or monthly tenancies – across England. This ends the effective ‘trap’ of locked-in periods, effectively giving the tenant control.
There’s still a place for the Casual Landlord
The UK Private Rental Sector (PRS) has shown overall growth over the last decade, however there’s been a subtle shift away from the smaller ‘casual landlord’ portfolios toward larger corporate landlords.
The end of the Section 21 no-fault evictions
From 1 May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act comes into force, and by far the most talked about change is that landlords can no longer evict you simply because your fixed term ends.