Tenant's Bank Standing Order Mandate

You’ve got your rental property and found your tenant – all you need to do is get them to sign a tenancy agreement. But which one do you need?

If you’re a landlord who thinks tenancy agreements are unnecessary, think again! A tenancy agreement is vital as it sets out the rights and obligations between you and your tenant and, as a result, protects your property and your finances. But you must use the correct tenancy agreement for the right type of tenancy concerned...

Top tips on how to boost your income without incurring any extra costs

With the economy struggling and unemployment rising, finding ways to make money has never been more important to the thousands of homeowners with mortgage payments to make each month.

But there are ways for you to make money without even leaving your home...

Before letting your property, you need to make sure that it is safe, suitable for occupation and compliant with the legal requirements that apply to your type of letting.

Getting the property ready before a tenant moves in can help prevent avoidable repair costs, reduce disputes and make the property more attractive to prospective tenants. It is often easier to complete necessary repairs while the property is empty than after the tenancy has started.

The requirements vary depending on the property's location, the type of tenancy and whether it is, for example, a house in multiple occupation (HMO). The following checklist focuses on England; landlords in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland should check their respective rules...

Following the enactment of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025, the default tenancy for most private residential lettings in England is an Assured Periodic Tenancy (APT), referred to in the legislation as a ‘section 4A assured tenancy’. If you are intending to let a residential property, it is highly likely that this will be the type of tenancy you create.

An Assured Periodic Tenancy gives the tenant the right to exclusive possession of the property until the tenancy is lawfully terminated by either party, provided that the appropriate notice and legal procedures are followed. Unlike a fixed-term tenancy, an APT has no predetermined end date and continues periodically until it is brought to an end in accordance with the law...