Letting Agent Talk
Insurance Fees Under Fire: Why Transparency is the Only Way Forward
By Robert Poole, Director – Block Management, Glide Property Management, part of LRG As scrutiny of service charges continues to intensify, one line item consistently stands out: insurance. In residential block management, insurance costs are often among the most significant components of the service charge and, increasingly, among the most contentious. The focus isn’t just…
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With new legislation being introduced, should you use an agent or continue with DIY lets?
To let and manage a property legally and have a successful tenancy takes a great deal of time, effort and knowledge. This is why so many landlords use the services of a qualified agent to look after their buy-to-let, particularly those that have other full or part-time employment. Here are just some of the things…
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How Letting Agent Software Can Streamline Your Rental Management
Managing rental properties has evolved far beyond the traditional approach of paperwork, phone calls, and manual record-keeping. Today’s letting agents face increasing complexity in their operations, from navigating ever-changing regulations to meeting heightened tenant expectations while maintaining profitability. The modern rental management landscape demands efficiency, accuracy, and responsiveness that manual processes simply cannot deliver at…
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Renters frustrated by delays and paperwork, but agents unfairly blamed
The latest analysis by Dwelly, one of the UK’s leading lettings acquisition and success planning experts, has found that almost a third of renters rate the process of finding a rental property as average at best, with the laborious process of completing paperwork and poor communication from letting agents ranking as the biggest pain points….
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How to Clean Your Rental Property for a Full Deposit Return
Although it is a dreadful chore, sprucing up your flat at the end of your tenancy is vital if you want your entire deposit back. When it comes to cleaning, landlords and property managers usually have high standards. Any oversight could cost you part of your initial payment. Having said that, your property can look…
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CP12 Landlord Certificates: What They Are and Why You Need Them
If you’re a landlord in the UK with gas appliances in your rental property, you’re legally bound to ensure they’re safe. That’s where the CP12 certificate for landlords enters the picture. Also called a Landlord Gas Safety Record, the certificate assures that your property’s gas installation is safe and in accordance with regulations. Yet, despite…
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Buy-to-let investors can benefit from 12% price discounts for unmodernised homes
Research by London lettings and estate agent, Benham and Reeves, shows that buy-to-let investors can snap up unmodernised properties for as much as -12.3% below the average market house price, providing a stellar opportunity for strong and relatively fast investment returns. Benham and Reeves analysed house price data for 36,175 unmodernised properties currently listed for…
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Fixed-Term Tenancies on the Way Out – What Landlords and Tenants Need to Know.
By Allison Thompson, National Lettings Managing Director, Leaders (part of LRG) The private rented sector is set for one of its biggest changes in years. The Renters’ Rights Bill, which entered Parliament in September 2024 and is now progressing through the House of Lords, proposes to end fixed-term tenancy agreements for good. If passed in…
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From Fixer-Upper to Profitable Asset: Strategic Renovations for Landlords
Did you buy a fixer-upper? Or maybe you inherited one. Either way, you’re standing in a place with peeling linoleum, a questionable smell, and wallpaper that could file for social security. The big question: Do you patch things up, go full HGTV, or just torch it for the insurance (don’t do that)? First, take a…
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Smart Upgrades: Boosting Rental Property Value Without Breaking the Bank
Most landlords don’t have a vault of gold stashed away for renovations. If you do, good for you (and maybe hide it better?). But for the rest of us, improving a rental property usually means walking a tightrope between cost and ROI. So what can you actually do that won’t drain your savings, and still…
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The Landlord’s Guide to Hassle-Free Maintenance and Long-Term Tenant Satisfaction
Do you own rental property? If yes, you already know that you are being put on a test: keeping things running smoothly while somehow managing not to lose your mind (or your best tenants). Maintenance. It’s not fun. But neglect it, and your rental becomes a revolving door of disappointed tenants and mounting repair bills….
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Maximizing Rental Income: Home Improvement Projects That Pay Off for Property Managers
Let’s talk cash flow. You’ve got a rental property in San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita, or the always-sunny Westside of LA, prime spots for serious rental income. But if your property still looks like it time-traveled from 1992 (and not in a cool, vintage way), you’re probably losing money as you are. The good news?…
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Property Networking in London
Are you looking to network with more property professionals in London? There are many ways in which you can from live networking events to using social media. Let us take a look at some of the latest property networking methods used successfully in 2025: A simple search on Google for ‘property networking in London‘ will…
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Rent Guarantee vs. Tenant Vetting: Which Offers Better Protection?
All landlords like to maximise their rent revenue and protect their property from the vagaries of tenant whims, market downturns and other factors. There are two primary approaches to this: through careful tenant vetting to avoid getting lumbered with problem tenants, and by using a rent guarantee scheme to ensure payment. Both have their benefits…
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Creating a Comfortable Work Environment: The Best Air Conditioning Solutions for Your Employees
As a business owner, you know that providing a comfortable working environment is crucial for both employee well-being and productivity. One of the most effective ways to enhance the comfort of your workplace is by ensuring that the temperature is regulated. Air conditioning plays a significant role in this, especially during the warmer months when…
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