

It’s the end of the year, not the end of the road
2017 will hardly go down as a fantastic year for landlords…

Cheeky tricks or clever tactics?
The property rental sector is still evolving, and so is the…

Thanks for this year, here’s to the next
Every job has its highs and every sector goes through periods…

Pay to view, not pay per view – commentary from our Partnership Development Manager, Neil Jackson (MARLA)
Years ago, I warned applicants to avoid dealing with anyone who…

Has widespread landlord licensing just moved a step closer?
Selective licensing has been in place in several boroughs…


Councils and private landlords need to talk
Councils and private landlords could, and should, work together.…

The prospect of rent pressure zones
If you’re still working on the assumption that you’ll always…

Letting agent regulation: it’s time to have your say
A few days ago, we posted a blog about reforms affecting the…

Defaulting tenants? It’s time to get your skates on.
We’re rapidly heading towards that time of year when everything…

Scotland paves the way with housing reform
Very soon, new legislation comes into force in Scotland that…

If a tenant sub-lets, what should you do?
Tenants who break the terms of their agreement and sub-let their…

Housing affordability and private landlords
Now the Government has promised a fund of £2bn to build affordable…

Landlords and universal credit
Despite warnings from councils, charities and backbenchers,…


Housing standards as a political issue
The tragic events at Grenfell Tower have pushed the issue of…

Making plans for 2018? What about student accommodation?
Anyone whose personal experience of student housing dates…

Ready to invest? If you understand the costs, you’ll reap the rewards.
The costs of being a landlord
If we had a pound for every…

Underwriting standards and the buy-to-let business
Recently there have been several announcements in the press…