Partners and Suppliers
Working with industry-leading experts ensures our members have access to the services and support they need to run their business, with exclusive discounts and offers available. Over here, we have compiled all the expert articles and opinions, practical guides, case studies and much more, designed to inform and educate.
The landlords' guide to property inventories
In collaboration with the NRLA, the Tenancy Deposit Scheme has created an informative guide to property inventories. In this guide, we explore the vital elements of inventories, check-in and check-out reports, shedding light on crucial aspects such as the opportune time for inventory creation, and the key components that make an inventory robust.
What are the most likely reasons for rent protection to fail?
Rent protection is designed to help landlords with lost rental income. Here, Jack Vlasto, of NRLA insurance partner Rentguard explains more about the different types of rent protection, and which situations they might cover.
Five ways to safely let with pets
With the UK being a nation renowned for its animal lovers, it's no surprise that many tenants want to own pets. However, this can often cause apprehension among landlords due to the potential damage that pets could cause to the property. In this blog, the Tenancy Deposit Scheme aims to navigate renting to tenants with pets, offering 5 ways to help make it work.
Buy to Let Market Update: March 2024
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 27/03/2024.
What types of property damage can cost landlords the most to fix?
There are a range of costs to consider when managing a rental property, including those associated with maintaining the property. An unexpected accident, emergency or natural disaster can leave you in a tough spot. That’s why having suitable landlord insurance can help keep you covered and offers you a financial safety net. NRLA partner, Rentguard outlines this guide on what can be the most costly damages to properties.
Why you should consider co-investing in UK buy-to-let property
NRLA partner, GetGround examines the benefits of co-investment, outlining how it eases financial burden, spreads responsibilities, and presents a more cohesive approach to property ownership and shares essential tips.
Timely and regular repair checks can save thousands of pounds
Planning for maintenance is part and parcel of managing rented properties. Planning to revisit a property to redo repairs isn’t. In the private rented sector, increasing costs of property maintenance are just another thing causing landlords ongoing headaches. In fact, analysis found that keeping a buy-to-let safely habitable, accounts for more than a fifth of a landlord’s rental income alone. NRLA Partner, Viewber, advises landlords on why regular checks can save money.
Title Fraud: How to protect yourself
While title fraud is relatively rare, it forms part of a worrying trend in property fraud – up 84% in 2022 alone, according to the Channel 5 investigation. Spikes in fraud often coincide with challenging economic conditions, so it is vital landlords are vigilant. Property fraud experts and NRLA partner, Title Guardian, tells us the simple steps you can take to safeguard your rental homes.
Should landlords request a guarantor?
As a landlord in the UK, finding reliable tenants is essential for the success of your rental business. In some cases, requesting a guarantor can provide an extra layer of financial security. Landlord and Tenant lawyer Anna Hughes of Woodstock Legal Services explains what a guarantor is, the benefits of using one, and the potential pitfalls to avoid.
Certified and compliant: A landlord's guide to meeting UK regulations
A recent study showed that the main concern for landlords was the growing costs associated with maintaining their portfolios. In the UK these costs aren’t just associated with the repairs and maintenance but also the certification to prove that the properties are being well maintained. What is the full list of legal compliance a landlord needs and where can they make smart savings and reduce surprise costs? NRLA partner, YourRepair gives us some advice.
