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Mould doesn't take the summer off, now is the best time to get ahead

Mould doesn't take the summer off, now is the best time to get ahead

When the sun is out and windows are open, mould can easily slip down the priority list. For many landlords, the visible signs may reduce during the warmer months and tenants may report fewer immediate concerns. But that does not always mean the problem has gone away. For properties with a known history of damp, condensation or recurring mould, summer should not be seen as a quiet period. It should be seen as the ideal opportunity to review, plan and act before colder, wetter conditions return.

Six tenant types to consider when buying insurance

Six tenant types to consider when buying insurance

When choosing a Landlord Insurance policy, it is possible that you will have to confirm the type of tenants you let your property to. Some insurance policies may have specific clauses or considerations based on the type of occupancy. It's important to provide the correct information when obtaining a quote. Gallagher, the NRLA’s trusted Landlord Insurance partner, has provided a breakdown of the different tenant types that may appear on a quote form.

MEES under the spotlight as we launch our next member survey

MEES under the spotlight as we launch our next member survey

Hot homes: What are my obligations when the mercury rises?

Hot homes: What are my obligations when the mercury rises?

HHSRS: £7k landlord fines pointless if not collected

HHSRS: £7k landlord fines pointless if not collected

New homebuying shake-up announced

New homebuying shake-up announced

Updated non-assured tenancy agreements now live

Updated non-assured tenancy agreements now live

New data protections rules coming in today

New data protections rules coming in today

Government to beef up consumer protection following botched energy efficiency works

Government to beef up consumer protection following botched energy efficiency works

HHSRS: Your essential property inspection checklist

HHSRS: Your essential property inspection checklist

Register for our free HHSRS webinar

Register for our free HHSRS webinar

The Landlord’s tenancy transition checklist: Everything you need to close one tenancy and open the next

The Landlord’s tenancy transition checklist: Everything you need to close one tenancy and open the next

The most common financial mistakes landlords make and how to avoid them

The most common financial mistakes landlords make and how to avoid them

Committee on Fuel Poverty calls for ringfenced cash for landlords

Committee on Fuel Poverty calls for ringfenced cash for landlords

Get involved – share your story in our members’ magazine

Get involved – share your story in our members’ magazine

Course of the month: Renters' Rights Act

Course of the month: Renters' Rights Act