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The complete guide to protecting your rental property from storms in 2026

The complete guide to protecting your rental property from storms in 2026

Over recent years, storms have become more frequent and intense, with 2026 likely to continue this trend. Property owners across the UK have faced significant challenges as climate change contributes to unpredictable weather patterns, including higher storm surges caused by rising sea levels. For landlords, protecting rental properties from severe weather remains a pressing concern, especially as February continues to be the peak month for storm damage claims.

Established property portfolio landlords

Established property portfolio landlords

Landlords become portfolio landlords for a variety of different reasons. All landlords will take into account various considerations when building their portfolio. Landlords will treat their portfolio as a business, looking to keep their costs to a minimum and income to the maximum. Where finance is utilised, the Interest Cover Ratio (ICR) is a useful calculation to take into consideration as part of your overall financial assessment of your portfolio.

Tips on MEES changes: What landlords need to know and what to do now

Tips on MEES changes: What landlords need to know and what to do now

Rent day comes early: How landlords can get ahead of January wobbles

Rent day comes early: How landlords can get ahead of January wobbles

What are the issues facing exchange rates in 2026 – and what do they mean for your cross-border transactions?

What are the issues facing exchange rates in 2026 – and what do they mean for your cross-border transactions?

New year, new risks: Why “doing what we’ve always done” is costing landlords more

New year, new risks: Why “doing what we’ve always done” is costing landlords more

Who is a portfolio landlord?

Who is a portfolio landlord?

What responsibilities do landlords have regarding mould and damp in their rental property?

What responsibilities do landlords have regarding mould and damp in their rental property?

Renters' Rights Act 2025: Key dates for landlords

Renters' Rights Act 2025: Key dates for landlords

The importance of check in reports

The importance of check in reports

Avoiding illegal dumping fines in 2026: What landlords must know when clearing properties

Avoiding illegal dumping fines in 2026: What landlords must know when clearing properties

How to be financially savvy when earning over £100,000

How to be financially savvy when earning over £100,000

Is property investment right for you?

Is property investment right for you?

EPC targets - ambition is one thing, affordability is another

EPC targets - ambition is one thing, affordability is another

Wear and tear vs insurable damage: A practical guide for landlords

Wear and tear vs insurable damage: A practical guide for landlords

A strategic guide for landlords on navigating the property chain

A strategic guide for landlords on navigating the property chain