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Essential tips for first-time Landlords

Whether you’re taking your first step into buy-to-let or expanding your portfolio, this checklist that our Landlord Insurance team have put together ensures you’re fully prepared…

The Renters’ Rights Bill: What Property Managers and Landlords Need to Know

By Darren Bee, Associate Director, Lansdown Insurance Brokers The Renters’ Rights Bill, introduced to Parliament on 11 September 2024, represents the most significant overhaul of the…

UK House Prices Hold Steady as Market Confidence Grows

UK house prices remained flat in June, according to the latest Halifax House Price Index. However, behind the headline figure, market activity appears to be gaining…

How to keep your flat cool during a heatwave

When a heatwave in the UK hits, getting a good night’s sleep can feel impossible. Most of us have experienced one of those nights where we…

Landlords and the Upcoming Ombudsman Scheme: What You Need to Know

The UK’s private rental sector is on the verge of significant change. With the Renters’ Rights Bill nearing royal assent, one of the headline measures will…

Lansdown Insurance Brokers named as Cheltenham Town Community Trust’s First Corporate Sponsor 

Lansdown Insurance Brokers is proud to announce its partnership with Cheltenham Town Community Trust (CTCT), becoming the Trust’s first ever corporate sponsor and helping to drive…

Residential Landlords: Do you know your obligations to disabled tenants?

Following some recent questions from our Landlord Insurance clients, we invited an expert in Access Audits to write a special guest post for us detailing the…

The importance of lift maintenance: Ensuring safety, compliance, and efficiency

Lifts play a crucial role in modern buildings, providing essential access for residents, employees, and visitors alike. Whether in residential flats, office buildings, or commercial spaces,…

What landlords need to know about Spring Statement 2025

The Spring Statement 2025, delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves on 26th March 2025, introduced no new tax rises but confirmed major spending cuts, economic adjustments, and…

Who pays for Home Insurance in a HMO?

When managing a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO), landlords and tenants often have questions about responsibilities, including who pays for the insurance. HMOs, which are properties…

Commonhold vs Leasehold Updates: What flat owners need to know

The UK’s property market is undergoing potential reforms that could impact leasehold flat owners significantly. The government has announced plans to phase out the feudal leasehold…

Spring Budget 2025: What property professionals need to know

Stay Ahead with Insights from Darren Bee, Associate Director at Lansdown Insurance Brokers The Spring Budget 2025, officially known as the Spring Statement, is set to…