Articles by Louise Carr
7 tips to help reduce the costs of an empty property
In the UK, many landlords experience periods where their rental properties remain vacant. Tenant turnover, a slower rental market, seasonal market fluctuations, and renovations can all play a part in explaining why many properties remain empty. To help mitigate and avoid these costs, read on for tips from Gallagher, the NRLA’s trusted Landlord Insurance partner.
How much can it cost to evict a tenant?
With many costs increasing for landlords, gaining repossession of a property can be no exception. Rentguard, the NRLA’s Legal Expenses and Rent Guarantee Insurance partner, has summarised what is typically involved in the eviction process and the costs it can incur.
Five property care tips for tenants
Gallagher, the NRLA’s trusted Landlord Insurance partner, has provided tips on what to remind tenants about throughout the year, to help avoid issues arising. Reducing the risk of property damage can help to avoid large maintenance costs. However, having suitable insurance can provide a financial safety net, just in case.
What do tenants look for in a rented home?
Rentguard, the NRLA’s Legal Expenses and Rent Guarantee Insurance partner, has provided tips on convincing reliable tenants to choose you and your property as their long-term landlord and home.
How can landlords protect against rent arrears and legal expenses?
Despite rigorous tenant checks and references, tenants defaulting on rent or other breaches of the tenancy agreement can be a risk for landlords. Evicting tenants can be costly and recuperating lost rent can also be expensive. Rentguard, the NRLA’s Legal Expenses and Rent Guarantee Insurance partner, has explained why suitable insurance for such risks can be important, including what it can cover and what happens if you need to make a claim.
Six tenant types to consider when buying insurance
When choosing a Landlord Insurance policy, it is possible that you will have to confirm the type of tenants you let your property to. Some insurance policies may have specific clauses or considerations based on the type of occupancy. It's important to provide the correct information when obtaining a quote. Gallagher, the NRLA’s trusted Landlord Insurance partner, has provided a breakdown of the different tenant types that may appear on a quote form.
Four tenant challenges for landlords to be aware of in 2025
Finding suitable tenants and then keeping them long term can be important for the success of your rental investment. Rentguard, the NRLA’s Legal Expenses and Rent Guarantee Insurance partner, has researched what landlords can look out for in 2025 and improvements they can make to help avoid rent arrears.
Five property concerns for landlords to prepare for in 2025
While buying to rent is a profitable source of income, it is not free of challenges. With the market continuously changing, if you own one or many rental properties, it's good to look ahead. Gallagher, the NRLA’s trusted Landlord Insurance partner, has put together some key areas to focus on in 2025 and onwards to help protect your investment.
Tips for mitigating the costs of an unoccupied property
Owning a rental property comes with a host of responsibilities, and one often overlooked risk for landlords is leaving a property unoccupied. NRLA landlord insurance partner Gallagher has some top tips on what to look out for to help prevent costly issues from arising.
How likely is it that tenants will go into rent arrears?
There are a number of factors that could cause rent arrears, and an individual’s financial situation could change at any time. This is why having suitable cover in place, such as rent guarantee insurance, can help. You may also request that your tenant nominates a guarantor when signing the tenancy agreement, who can be liable for rent payments if they are missed. NRLA partner Rentguard, gives us an explanation.
