It is a legal requirement, since 6th April 2007, that a landlord must protect a tenancy deposit in a Government-backed tenancy deposit scheme. In England and Wales the approved schemes…

EPCs and the Law An EPC or Energy Performance Certificate measures the energy efficiency of a property. EPCs were introduced in England and Wales in 2007, and are a legal…

Time management is the process of planning and exercising conscious control of time spent when completing activities with the overall aim to increase effectiveness, efficiency and productivity. For a student…

Student tenants often get a bad reputation when it comes to renting accommodation. However, the vast majority of students are very good tenants, and choosing to operate within the student…

To be a successful student landlord, you must be able to offer an appealing product. This largely revolves around choosing the right property to let. There are certain property characteristics…

Average student rents can vary greatly across the UK. The National Student Accommodation Survey 2019 finds the student rent across the UK to be £125 – or £6,500 a year…

Recently, property listings in the student housing sector have been more likely to include utility bills, those for electricity, water and gas, as well as broadband. Properties offering these within…

Many potential disputes with your tenant can arise during the final property inspection and disagreements to what is reasonable wear and tear when it comes to the property. The positions…

As a landlord, it is important to conduct inspections of your properties to track the condition of the property as well as to identify any small repairs before they escalate.…

Making the right decision when both furnishing and decorating your student house can have a positive impact on your letting process and cash flow. Choosing furnishings and decor that both…