How Do You Know If You’re Getting a Good Tenant?
3 minute read posted by Lee Wiley
How Do You Know If You’re Getting a Good Tenant? When it comes to letting a property, landlords have two key decisions to make: 1️⃣ Choosing the right letting agent 2️⃣ Choosing the right tenant Get either of these...
The Law Is Changing Around Mould In Rental Properties (Awaab's Law) Heres What You Need To Know.
2 minute read posted by Lee Wiley
Awaab’s Law and the Private Rented Sector The tragic death of 2-year-old Awaab Ishak in December 2020 brought the devastating impact of untreated damp and mould into sharp focus. Awaab’s case, involving prolonged exposure to...
Sanctions Checks Are Changing – Here’s What It Means for Landlords (And Why Our Landlords Don’t Need to Worry)
3 minute read posted by Lee Wiley
Sanctions Checks Are Changing – Here’s What It Means for Landlords (And Why You Don’t Need to Worry) From 14th May 2025, important new regulations come into force requiring all letting agents to carry out formal sanctions...
What Should a Landlord Do if a Tenant Goes to Prison?
3 minute read posted by Lee Wiley
What Should a Landlord Do if a Tenant Goes to Prison? While rare, a tenant receiving a custodial sentence is a situation that every landlord should be prepared for. It can be stressful, confusing, and—if not handled...
Understanding Legionella: What Landlords Need To Know
5 minute read posted by Lee Wiley
Understanding Legionella: What Landlords Need to Know As a landlord, one of your core responsibilities is ensuring the health and safety of your tenants. This includes managing the risk of Legionnaires’ disease—a potentially...
Renters’ Rights Bill Moves Forward: Committee Stage Dates Confirmed
3 minute read posted by Lee Wiley
Renters’ Rights Bill Moves Forward: Committee Stage Dates Confirmed in the House of Lords 📅 Published: 21 March 2025 After a six-week pause, the Renters’ Rights Bill is back on the move. The Government has now announced the...
Possession and Eviction: What To Do, What Not To Do and Changes With New Regulations
4 minute read posted by Lee Wiley
Possession and Eviction: What To Do, What Not To Do and Changes With New Regulations Managing tenant evictions and regaining possession of a rental property can be one of the most challenging aspects of property management. With...
EPC's Are Changing - What Landlords Need to Know
4 minute read posted by Lee Wiley
EPCs Are Changing – What Landlords Need to Know The UK government remains committed to achieving Net Zero by 2050, and as part of this effort, major changes are being proposed to Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs). These...
LANDLORDS: How to Ensure A Smooth Ending of a Tenancy
8 minute read posted by Lee Wiley
How To Ensure a Smooth Ending of a Tenancy We all, as landlords, want a tenancy and tenant that gives us as few issues as possible. Mostly, we think about this during the tenancy and how it is running for months and sometimes...
Tips To Avoid Mould Build Up At Home
3 minute read posted by Lee Wiley
Condensation and mould: Handy tips for tenants during the colder months As the weather gets colder, many homes in the UK are at risk of developing problems with condensation and mould. This can affect your health and damage your...