Don’t let fraudsters swindle you out of your hard-earned money. Read on to discover what the ‘fake landlord’ scam is and how to protect yourself.

There’s a lot to think about when you are a landlord. You’ve got the ever-changing rules around rental property to consider. Then there’s ensuring your property is well maintained and your tenants are happy. Add to that the cost of living crisis, pressures on the economy and political instability, and you could be forgiven for thinking, ‘what’s the point?’. But before you sell up, let’s look at your alternatives.

This two-minute read looks at some simple steps landlords and tenants can take to reduce the risk of condensation causing mould, damp and disputes.

It’s fair to say that tenants’ needs have changed in recent years. With more people working from home than ever, has your rental property got the tech to appeal to top tenants? In the current digital age, there are countless smart apps and devices that can help your property stand out in a crowded market. In this quick read, we look at some easy ways to become a tech-savvy landlord, attract the best tenants and save money.

They’re young, they’re moving out of their parents’ homes, and they could be your next tenants. We’re talking about Generation Z, the workforce of the future and a generation that’s ready to pay rent.

As a landlord, you want to earn a good return on your property investment, but how do you decide what rent to charge? In the current market, rents are at an all-time high, but what’s the fairest way to set your monthly price? In this quick read, we look at how to calculate the right rental price for your property.

Here are some common mistakes landlords make when it comes to referencing.

With the Tory leadership ballot nearly finished, both candidates have hardly mentioned the housing issues of Generation Rent, the 20 and 30 somethings in Britain. What will this mean for those in rented accommodation in Ramsgate, Kent and their landlords? Read the article here to find out more

If you’re a landlord, chances are you’re feeling a bit hard done by at the moment. It seems like every other day, new rules and revisions are being announced around landlord and tenant law, which means you have to change the way you work and may face higher taxes. But is it all doom and gloom? Is it time to hang up your landlord hat and sell up? We definitely don’t think so. In this quick read, we tell you why investing in buy-to-let property is still a good idea if you’ve got the money (and the patience).

A thorough inventory can save a landlord time and money and prevent messy end-of-tenancy disputes. So why do so many landlords rush this essential stage – or skip it altogether? In this quick read, we look at why an inventory is important and what you need to include in it. Picture this Your tenant of the past 12 months is leaving. You go to check them out and find a massive stain on the carpet, the sofa cover has been torn and there are lots of marks on the walls. Uh oh.