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Avoiding winter woes! How seasonal maintenance can save you from a deposit dispute

Avoiding winter woes! How seasonal maintenance can save you from a deposit dispute

As the temperatures drop and the heating goes on, winter can bring one of the most challenging times for rental property maintenance. The cold weather can bring a wave of issues, from damp and mould to burst pipes, broken boilers, and roof leaks. Here, the Tenancy Deposit Scheme has reviewed some of the most common winter property issues that end up in dispute, and how you can prevent them.

Buy-to-let market update: December 2025

Buy-to-let market update: December 2025

Welcome to ‘Buy-to-Let Market’, a column aimed at providing you with recent criteria and product updates within the buy-to-let lending markets. The information within this article is correct as at 27/11/2025.

#1 tip for keeping your tenants happy while protecting your property

#1 tip for keeping your tenants happy while protecting your property

How to safeguard your property following Renters’ Rights Act changes

How to safeguard your property following Renters’ Rights Act changes

How to protect your rental income following Renters’ Rights Act changes

How to protect your rental income following Renters’ Rights Act changes

Making sure your homes are ready for the cold snap

Making sure your homes are ready for the cold snap

How to avoid a costly Renters’ Rights Act trap

How to avoid a costly Renters’ Rights Act trap

New boiler waiting times – the winter trap

New boiler waiting times – the winter trap

Five tax mistakes that could be draining your rental profits

Five tax mistakes that could be draining your rental profits

How landlords use inventory reports to avoid fines and the rogue landlord database

How landlords use inventory reports to avoid fines and the rogue landlord database

Inventories after ASTs: why property visits will matter more than ever

Inventories after ASTs: why property visits will matter more than ever

Mediation in action: How it can help resolve disputes during a tenancy

Mediation in action: How it can help resolve disputes during a tenancy

How to prepare for Awaab's Law as a private landlord

How to prepare for Awaab's Law as a private landlord

The hidden life of mould

The hidden life of mould

Alternative ways to end a standard occupation contract

Alternative ways to end a standard occupation contract

Ten tips for compliance with the Decent Homes Standard and Awaab's Law

Ten tips for compliance with the Decent Homes Standard and Awaab's Law