Helpful Tips
Whether you're looking for useful tips to ensure your rental property is safe and secure if your tenants are heading away, or you just want to learn more about what you can do to improve its kerb-appeal, then you're in the right place. Our helpful tips section covers anything from practical step-by-step advice on completing maintenance jobs, to useful tips on completing self-assessment tax returns.
How to: Tackle condensation
There is a chill in the air and across the country heaters are being turned on, in some cases for the first time in months. As the weather turns cooler, you may begin to notice that familiar cluster of tiny droplets on the window, or indeed your tenants may report it.
What landlords need to know about preparing properties for cooler weather
The crunch as you step on leaves on the pavement - the crisp chill in the air. Autumn is well and truly here, and with the clocks set to go back at the end of the month it's a good time to start thinking about preparing your rental property for cooler weather. From how to reduce condensation to clearing out the gutters safely, check out our top tips.
The Essential A-Z of Property Claims eBook from Hamilton Fraser Total Landlord Insurance
Download your free copy of Hamilton Fraser Total Landlord Insurance A to Z of property claims for landlords eBook in exchange for a landlord insurance quote.
How to carry out check ins and check outs in a covid-compliant way
NRLA partners No Letting Go share how landlords can carry out check-ins and check-outs in a Covid-compliant way.
Home Security Month: FIVE top tips on improving home security
October is national home security month and in this blog we take a look at some top tips for landlords when it comes to making sure a property is secure.
WATCH: Fire Door Safety Week 2020 - what landlords need to know
This week it is the annual Fire Door Safety Week. The annual awareness week is now in its seventh year. Organised by the British Woodworking Federation with several industry partners, the campaign aims to raise awareness and understanding of the vital role that fire doors play in protecting life and property.
Gas Safety Week 2020: What landlords need to know
This week is the tenth Gas Safety Week, an annual week coordinated by the Gas Safe Register, with landlords being reminded of their obligations when it comes to keeping tenants safe. The NRLA has a vast range of resources including courses for landlords to learn more about gas safety.
Forum Spotlight: Cleaning arguments in HMO
Our forum is a brilliant place to ask questions and share experiences with other landlords. A member posted on our forum recently looking for advice and experiences of other landlords around tenants in her HMO who often have arguments.
Call of the week: Can the broadband be fixed
A member gave us a call recently with a question about whether an engineer could visit their rental property to help tenants' with a broadband issue, given the lockdown.
Call of the week: Anti-social behaviour
