
What did you miss? 2024 year-end review
We can’t remember a quiet year in the private rented sector but 2024 was exceptionally busy in terms of announcements and market analysis. The news came thick and fast, so here’s a recap of major chan… Read more…

Time to sell increases dramatically
Landlords currently selling their buy-to-let and those thinking of exiting the market before the Renters’ Rights Bill takes effect may be bitterly disappointed by the time it takes to find a buyer. A… Read more…

9 crucial tax planning actions ahead of the year end
It’s that time of year when we return to the Benjamin Franklin quote: “ in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes .” For LandlordBuyer and property investors across the UK, our preoccup… Read more…

The Autumn Budget: are you a winner or landlord loser?
There was something slightly ominous about delivering the Autumn Budget on the eve of Halloween and for many, the announcements made by Chancellor Rachel Reeves provided a fright. For those working in… Read more…

Common tenant disputes & 9 ways to resolve them
For the most part, landlords leave tenants alone to live peacefully their property but there are times when matters arise and not everyone sees eye-to-eye. If a disputes arise, resolving it quickly is… Read more…

Tenancy agreements: the new look under Labour
Speak to anyone in the private rental sector and they’ll agree on one thing – a tenancy agreement is an absolute must. The Government gives landlords and letting agents free access to its model agreem… Read more…

Can You Sell a Property with a Hoarding Tenant? A Landlord's Guide
Landlords are increasingly encountering hoarding in rental homes, as evidenced by property forums and social media discussions. Research suggests that between 2% and 5% of the UK population hoard at c… Read more…

Selling with elderly tenants: how to keep the status quo
Selling a tenanted property In 2023, the National Housing Federation (NHF) published a report on older people in the private rental sector. It found there were almost 867,000 households in the private… Read more…

The current eviction process: updates & options for landlords
Analysis this summer by TwentyEA showed that in June 2024, 18.4% of all properties listed for sale had previously been available to rent in the three years prior to the listing – a figure 100.6% highe… Read more…