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Renters rights act 2026
From 1 May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 will give tenants new rights and introduce new rules for private landlords.
This information sheet explains how the new rules may affect your current tenancy.
These changes only affect you if you are a tenant in the private rented sector with an assured or assured shorthold tenancy. If you live in social housing or you are a lodger, the new rules will not usually apply to you. Click image to read more.
Tips for keeping cool
We’ve waited a while this year for sunny day days and most of us welcome hot weather, but when it’s too hot for too long, there are health risks.
In England, there are on average 2000 heat-related deaths every year. If hot weather hits this summer, make sure it does not harm you or anyone you know. The heat can affect anyone, but some people are at greater risk from it.
For some people – especially older people and those with underlying health conditions, as well as those who can’t adapt their behaviour to keep cool or who are exposed to high levels of heat because of where they live or work – the summer heat can bring real health risks. As our climate changes, hot spells are expected to be more frequent and more intense – click image to read more advice from the Met office.
11 mistakes landlords make
Becoming a landlord can be a rewarding venture, offering the chance to generate passive income and build long-term wealth. However, managing rental property is far from passive — especially if you’re new to the game. With around a third of UK households renting in either the private or social sector, demand for quality rental homes is high. But success as a landlord depends on avoiding the common missteps that can cost you time, money, and legal headaches.
Whether you’re renting out your first property or expanding your portfolio, click image to read 11 pitfalls many new landlords fall into — and practical ways to steer clear of them.
Why landlords are opting for fully managed property solutions
A recent Uswitch survey has found that almost two-thirds of landlords in the UK are considering switching to a managed let.
More than 2000 landlords, who took part in the survey, were asked how likely it is that they’d use a letting agent to look after their let in the future. From the 63% who answered yes, the most popular reasons for making the change included:
No longer having to deal with repairs (32%).
No longer having to find tenants (30%).
No longer dealing with legal requirements (30%).
Not having a strong enough knowledge of the market (29%).
With upcoming changes to lettings’ legislation, it is now more important than ever for landlords to give their full attention to their let. After all, in this lettings’ climate, it is no longer possible to be a part-time landlord without the help of a letting agent
How clean is clean?
Landlord expectations Are you a tenant hoping to get your full deposit back at the end of your tenancy—and wondering just how clean your rental needs to be? You’re not alone. Disagreements over cleaning are one of the most common issues between landlords and tenants....
Whose responsible?
Whether you’re a tenant or a landlord, you most probably have asked yourself who’s responsible for rental property repairs and how to deal with damage.
Before we dive into the nitty-gritty, we’ll explore both landlord’s and tenant’s overall responsibilities, as this will provide a good basis to understand when a tenant is responsible for breakages and when a tenant should be asking their landlord for repairs.
What are the tenant’s responsibilities and what are the landlords.. click image to read more.
Small garden ideas
If you have a little outdoor space, you may think you’re limited in what you can accomplish with your garden. Even the tiniest plot may be transformed with a plethora of great and innovative small garden ideas.
Little gardens may need a bit more consideration than larger gardens, but they offer numerous benefits. For starters, it encourages you to be more creative, which may lead to a unique style and beauty. Another significant advantage is that, given their small size, they are frequently low maintenance.
You can find plenty of small garden ideas to inspire you, whether you want to construct an outstanding balcony garden, squeeze garden furniture into a courtyard, or fill a plot with greenery.
So, get creative and see what you can come up with whatever room you have
Busting the myths of renting
There are many misconceptions that make tenants think twice before taking this step. So, let’s debunk some of the most common myths and shed light on what renting can be like.
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Top tips on how to handle a vacant property
There can be times when a rental property is vacant. Whether this is short term between tenancies, or longer term such as planned renovations that are easier without a tenant in situ, the downside is that when a property is vacant it becomes a lot more vulnerable. If there are water leaks or damage from adverse weather, this could go unnoticed until you next inspect the property. Or if it’s obvious that there’s nobody living there, it could be targeted by squatters or vandals – and both problems could take time and money to resolve. Click image to read our top tips…
End of tenancy deep clean
If you’re preparing to leave your rental property and move on to pastures new, one key thing on your departure list will be an end of tenancy spring clean.
More than 50% of all tenancy deposit disputes between landlords and tenants are due to cleanliness
But exactly how clean do you need to leave your rental property and where do you start?
Click image to read guide to how to deep clean your rental property.