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What the English Housing Survey reveals to landlords about property standards and avoiding deposit disputes

What the English Housing Survey reveals to landlords about property standards and avoiding deposit disputes

As we come out of winter, property condition issues become more obvious; damp patches appear, mould is more visible, and general wear and tear after months of colder weather can come to light. Drawing on the latest English Housing Survey findings, TDS looks at what the data tells us about housing condition, and how landlords can use these insights to prevent deposit disputes and complaints before they escalate.

Buy-to-let market update: April 2026

Buy-to-let market update: April 2026

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. Note, any product update reflects the lenders most recent update, rather than all updates since the previous publication. The information within this article is correct as at 10/04/2026.

Landlord furniture trends from LOFT

Landlord furniture trends from LOFT

The rising threat of property fraud in 2026

The rising threat of property fraud in 2026

Good kitchen planning

Good kitchen planning

After the sale: Where landlords are putting their money in 2026

After the sale: Where landlords are putting their money in 2026

Common reasons why landlords claim on rent guarantee insurance

Common reasons why landlords claim on rent guarantee insurance

Financial protection: the difference between tenancy deposits and insurance

Financial protection: the difference between tenancy deposits and insurance

Short-Term Lets and Property Insurance: What Landlords Need to Know

Short-Term Lets and Property Insurance: What Landlords Need to Know

A practical guide to selling at auction with tenants in situ

A practical guide to selling at auction with tenants in situ

Spring Property Inspections: Top Tips on What to Check After Winter

Spring Property Inspections: Top Tips on What to Check After Winter

Preventative Rather Than Reactive, Spring Tips for Landlords

Preventative Rather Than Reactive, Spring Tips for Landlords

Fully Managed vs Rent Collection: How to choose the right letting service

Fully Managed vs Rent Collection: How to choose the right letting service

HMRC’s rules on gifting: What you need to know in 2026

HMRC’s rules on gifting: What you need to know in 2026

Individual vs. limited company

Individual vs. limited company

Six must-have items to help landlords cut bills & go green

Six must-have items to help landlords cut bills & go green