Which Type of Landlord Are You?
3 minute read posted by Lee Wiley
on 11th Sep 2025 Which Type of Landlord Are You? When it comes to being a landlord, there’s no single “right” way to manage your property. Every landlord has their own approach, shaped by budget, experience and priorities. But over the...
Property Visits: Why They’re Essential for Landlords
4 minute read posted by Lee Wiley
on 11th Sep 2025 Property Visits: Why They’re Essential for Landlords As the rental market becomes increasingly regulated, landlords are under more pressure than ever to stay compliant. Gone are the days when you could take a “wait and see”...
New Rules for Landlords Who Want to Move In Themselves
4 minute read posted by Lee Wiley
on 11th Aug 2025 ⚖️ New Rules for Landlords Who Want to Move In Themselves The Renters’ Rights Bill is set to bring sweeping changes to the private rented sector - and one of the key areas affected is when a landlord wants to move back into...
🏡 Landlords — What’s your plan if your tenant stops paying rent?
1 minute read posted by Lee Wiley
on 11th Aug 2025 🏡 Landlords — What’s your plan if your tenant stops paying rent? Even the best tenants can face unexpected changes — and suddenly, a smooth tenancy can turn into months of unpaid rent, legal battles, and expensive...
Disrepair Claims: What Every Landlord Needs to Know (and How to Protect Yourself)
4 minute read posted by Lee Wiley
on 4th Aug 2025 Disrepair Claims: What Every Landlord Needs to Know (and How to Protect Yourself) When a tenant reports an issue and feels it hasn’t been resolved, they may start a formal legal process known as a Disrepair Claim. Whilst this is...
Pets in Rental Properties – Change Is Coming
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on 4th Aug 2025 Pets in Rental Properties – Change Is Coming Allowing pets in rented properties has always been a sensitive subject for landlords. While many animals are well-behaved, the fear of property damage, nuisance, or legal...
Tenant Responsibilities in Rental Properties – Part 2: Contracts, Conduct & Consequences
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on 4th Aug 2025 Tenant Responsibilities in Rental Properties – Part 2: Contracts, Conduct & Consequences England & Wales In Part 1, we looked at the general (implied) responsibilities tenants have when it comes to repairs and basic maintenance....
The Most Overlooked Reason Section 21 Notices Fail (And How to Avoid It)
3 minute read posted by Lee Wiley
on 4th Aug 2025 The government’s Renters' Rights Bill is moving steadily through the House of Lords, and with strong cross-party support, it’s clear: the end of Section 21 ‘no fault’ evictions is now a matter of when, not if. But until...
Tenancies Now Lasting Over 1,000 Days on Average – What This Means for Landlords
2 minute read posted by Lee Wiley
on 18th Jul 2025 Tenancies Now Lasting Over 1,000 Days on Average – What This Means for Landlords Published July 2025 | Iles & Jenkin A new report by The Deposit Protection Service (DPS) has revealed that the average UK tenancy length has...
Why More Landlords Are Returning to Full Management – And Why That’s a Smart Move
2 minute read posted by Lee Wiley
Why More Landlords Are Returning to Full Management – And Why That’s a Smart Move In recent years, many landlords have scaled back on letting agent services in an effort to cut costs. But with new legislation like the Renters'...