Everyone tends to use more energy in the winter months to keep homes cosy and bright, but how does that affect your income if you rent with bills included? Many landlords of housing with multiple occupancy (HMOs) rent out their properties using all-inclusive rents which cover some or all bills as well as the basic …
Will a new £1 billion scheme help landlords keep up with tougher energy regulations? With new energy efficiency legislation in the pipeline, we’ve been wondering: What will energy efficiency upgrades cost landlords? Experts say it could be as much as £16 billion over the next few years. Add that to the cost-of-living crisis and soaring …
With energy prices rising, could landlords be hit twice? You’ve probably already received an update from your energy supplier about what your new bills will be and although the government has capped typical household energy bills at £2,500 a year, from 1st October, you are going to see an increase in what you need to …
Keeping on top of your property maintenance is important and damp is one of the things you should keep an eye on. So when is condensation a problem? For the most part, a few beads of condensation on your window is nothing to stress about. Whatever type of home we live in, and whether we …
As a landlord, you’ve got to be available to deal with any issues that your tenants report in the property. One of the worst ones you could have to deal with is pests. Yes, we’re talking about something that could make your skin crawl, but you probably shouldn’t look away! Essentially, a pest infestation is …
Buying a house is really expensive, so is the additional expense of a survey really necessary? Whether you’re a First Time Buyer or a seasoned homeowner seeking a buy-to-let, buying a new house is an exciting time — if also a little daunting. The last few years have been a whirlwind for the property market, …
Timing is so important when you’re a landlord, especially when it comes to getting work done on your property without disturbing your tenant. As a landlord, as well as the safety of your property, you also need to consider comfort, which means there are lots of updates you could do to your property over the …
Six smart energy hacks for landlords Tenants are putting energy efficiency at the top of their must-haves thanks to steep energy price hikes. And, with EPC rating standards due to toughen up in 2025 landlords are under pressure to brush up on their properties’ energy efficiency. Recent evidence suggests at least half of UK tenants …
The energy price crisis is far from over and is going to hit us all, so how can we prepare? Bills are set to rise again in October 2022 and January 2023 against the backdrop of the cost-of-living-crisis, our bank balances are really feeling the sting. But these seven actions could help you save a …
The UK couldn’t stand the heat(wave) this week, with record temperatures recorded across the country. Temperatures went over an unprecedented 40.2 degrees in areas across the UK this month, with temperatures in the high 30s elsewhere during the day… and we don’t suppose it escaped anyone’s notice that it was really very warm at night …
