Sometimes there may be opportunities to invest in a property or let one out that you already own that is not necessarily ‘standard’. Here’s a look at what’s involved in letting out properties that can’t be classed as standard.

The Spring Budget 2023 included various measures that will affect both landlords and tenants. Join us as we pick out the news that’s relevant to the private rental and property investment sector.

From April 2023, new eligibility rules for business rates will kick in for self-catering properties in England and Wales. Failure to meet these rules will see second homes becoming eligible for council tax, missing out on potential business rate relief.

On Monday 23rd January, the Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 came into force. Landlords are being urged to ensure their properties are compliant, so as not to face penalties.

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment (ITSA) has been delayed by two years and will now be phased in from April 2026, rather than April 2024. The income thresholds have also been increased for mandatory enrolment.

This month’s Autumn Statement focused on the government’s plans to stabilise the economy. But what does it mean for buy-to-let landlords, and are there real estate opportunities ahead?

With the cost of living crisis biting, private sector rental tenants are increasingly seeking out energy efficient properties that are cheaper to run. But are landlords doing enough to attract these cost-conscious renters?

What is the law on renting to tenants with pets? Could landlords be missing a trick not offering pet friendly rentals? Here’s a look at the current rules, and what’s on the horizon as the Renter’s Reform Bill comes in.

Attracting the right tenants for your rental property and commanding a fair rent can be a challenge. But there are plenty of things you can do to make your property even more appealing to tenants.

Official guidance on smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in rented properties has been updated ahead of the changes which have now been confirmed are due to come in on 1 October 2022.

The government has recently published its white paper, A Fairer Private Rented Sector, outlining its plans to fundamentally reform the private rented sector, and level up the quality of housing.

The Fire Safety Act 2021 came into force on 16 May 2022, amending the Fire Safety Order 2005. Here's what it means specifically for landlords and agents, and how the role of 'responsible person' works.