Do you let a property in Scotland? Make sure you’re aware of the recent tenancy changes, with assured and assured shorthold tenancies now being replaced by private residential tenancies in Scotland. In this article, we take a look at the most important changes and how they can benefit both landlords and tenants.
Many landlords use the terms “lodger” and “tenant” interchangeably, when in fact there are several legal distinctions that you need to be aware of.
If you’re considering becoming a resident landlord and renting a room in your home, you’ll need to be aware of how your existing home insurance policy may be affected.
We explore explore the differences between standing order and direct debit and the pros and cons of each for landlords.
Subsidence is a very real risk to landlords, especially those with extensive portfolios, as your ability to let your buy-to-let property may be affected.
The weather has been a little unpredictable as of late. Make sure that you don’t put your finances at risk when it comes to weather-related insurance coverage.
We’ve created an infographic showing the most common reasons for landlords deducting from their tenants’ deposits, based on the recent survey by the interior company, Hillarys.
With 1 in 6 adults in the UK smoking, and 12% of tenants admitting to having smoked in their home despite their no-smoking tenancy agreement, should you allow your tenants to smoke and what rights do you have as a landlord?
New research shows that over a quarter of tenants could be hiding expensive secrets from their landlords!
What insurance is required from the freeholder of a property, and what’s the difference between freeholder insurance and landlord insurance?
