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Working with industry-leading experts ensures our members have access to the services and support they need to run their business, with exclusive discounts and offers available. Over here, we have compiled all the expert articles and opinions, practical guides, case studies and much more, designed to inform and educate.
Timely and regular repair checks can save thousands of pounds
Planning for maintenance is part and parcel of managing rented properties. Planning to revisit a property to redo repairs isn’t. In the private rented sector, increasing costs of property maintenance are just another thing causing landlords ongoing headaches. In fact, analysis found that keeping a buy-to-let safely habitable, accounts for more than a fifth of a landlord’s rental income alone. NRLA Partner, Viewber, advises landlords on why regular checks can save money.
Title Fraud: How to protect yourself
While title fraud is relatively rare, it forms part of a worrying trend in property fraud – up 84% in 2022 alone, according to the Channel 5 investigation. Spikes in fraud often coincide with challenging economic conditions, so it is vital landlords are vigilant. Property fraud experts and NRLA partner, Title Guardian, tells us the simple steps you can take to safeguard your rental homes.
Should landlords request a guarantor?
As a landlord in the UK, finding reliable tenants is essential for the success of your rental business. In some cases, requesting a guarantor can provide an extra layer of financial security. Landlord and Tenant lawyer Anna Hughes of Woodstock Legal Services explains what a guarantor is, the benefits of using one, and the potential pitfalls to avoid.
Certified and compliant: A landlord's guide to meeting UK regulations
A recent study showed that the main concern for landlords was the growing costs associated with maintaining their portfolios. In the UK these costs aren’t just associated with the repairs and maintenance but also the certification to prove that the properties are being well maintained. What is the full list of legal compliance a landlord needs and where can they make smart savings and reduce surprise costs? NRLA partner, YourRepair gives us some advice.
The 3 key components to optimising your profits
Whether you're a seasoned buy-to-let investor or an accidental landlord, ensuring maximum profits from your rental property is crucial. Regularly assessing your expenses and income can significantly impact your bottom line. NRLA partner, Leaders Romans Groups gives us three key components to consider.
How to avoid a cannabis farm in your property
To help landlords manage the potentially traumatic issue of a cannabis farm in their property, NRLA deposit protection provider mydeposits, along with insurance partner Total Landlord has put together this helpful guide.
Addressing the critical challenge confronting UK landlords today: Streamlining property possession proceedings
In this article, Paul Shamplina - Founder of eviction and housing law specialist, Landlord Action and Chief Commercial Officer at NRLA insurance partner, Total Landlord – explores the challenges currently facing landlords when they need to navigate possession proceedings to reclaim possession of their properties.
The complete guide to preparing a property to let for first-time landlords
This comprehensive guide by the NRLA’s landlord insurance partner, Total Landlord, aims to help first-time landlords navigate their way through the crucial steps of successfully preparing a property to let. It covers the key legal obligations and provides strategies for success, from how to decorate your rental property, to what to include in a welcome pack.
Changes during a tenancy: What happens when a new tenant moves in, or one moves out?
Landlords often wonder about the steps they should take when an additional tenant wants to move into their property, or what to do when one tenant moves out. Should the deposit be re-registered? Do you start a whole new tenancy, or can you amend the current one? Here The Tenancy Deposit Scheme explores the steps landlords should take to ensure the deposit remains protected, and how to navigate tenancy changes smoothly.
Safeguarding your portfolio from property-related frauds
Property-related fraud risks are an ever-present threat to landlords. The threats range from simple misuses of your property by tenants, that can contravene your mortgage, insurance or tenancy terms, through to rare but severe cases where fraudsters use increasingly sophisticated tactics to exploit vulnerabilities in property records and personal information to perpetrate property theft. NRLA partner, Title Guardian, gives us their insight.
