It is now just over a week since John Healey announced savage tax hikes for landlords. Here our chief executive Ben Beadle explains what this will mean for the sector and what we are doing to challenge it.
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.
Properties can face different risks at different times of the year. Cold winters could put your property more at risk of damage from storms or burst pipes caused by freezing temperatures. While the summer months could be more of a security risk as properties are left empty by students going home for the summer or other tenants going on holiday. As a Landlord Insurance provider, Gallagher has the following tips on what to look out for in each season to help protect your property.
Whatever’s changing in the private rented sector, our members get expert guidance on what it means for them, and we campaign on their behalf to challenge policies that hurt landlords. If a change leaves you unsure what to do next, our expert advice line is there to talk it through with you.
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