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Your Guide to Landlord Grants

As a landlord in the UK, navigating the responsibilities and costs of maintaining rental properties can be demanding. However, there’s a silver lining: various grants are…

Halifax House Price Index: UK Property Market Holds Steady in April

In the dynamic landscape of the UK property market, April offered a semblance of stability, as indicated by the latest Halifax House Price Index. Our Landlords Insurance and Home…

Understanding Landlord Insurance: Protecting Your Rental Property

Owning rental properties can be a profitable venture, but it also comes with its fair share of risks. From property damage to tenant disputes, landlords face…

What is the Renters Reform Bill and what does it mean for landlords?

Proposed in 2023, the Renters Reform Bill seeks to implement measures safeguarding renters’ rights within the housing market. The year ahead promises significant challenges and opportunities…

Understanding Cladding: What Landlords Need to Know

As a landlord, Leaseholder, Freeholder or Right to Manage company (RTM), it’s essential to stay informed about various building materials and safety regulations to ensure the…

Halifax House Price Index: House prices maintain a yearly uptrend

Our Landlords Insurance and Home Insurance team at Lansdown Insurance Brokers have summarised the significant changes in the property market impacting homeowners and property professionals, as reported in…

Protect your Property against Storm Kathleen

Storm Kathleen will cross Northern Ireland, southern Scotland and western parts of England and Wales Saturday 6th April and yellow National Severe Weather Warnings are in…

Halifax House Price Index: House Prices Continue Upward Trend for Fifth Consecutive Month

In the dynamic landscape of the UK housing market, the rise in house prices for the fifth consecutive month in February marks a continuation of the…

Spring Budget 2024: What Landlords Need to Know

Today, 6th March 2024, The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, announced the Spring Budget. Our Landlords Insurance team at Lansdown Insurance Brokers have taken a…

Spring Budget 2024: What’s in Store for Landlords?

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is set to make some key announcements on Wednesday 6th March that could shape the property market’s future. The Landlords Insurance team at…

Updated Right to Rent Checks: What Landlords and Lettings Agents Need to Know

The landscape of Right to Rent checks has undergone a significant transformation, with fines for non-compliance skyrocketing and new regulations coming into effect on 13th February…

How to reduce water leaks

Water damage is a significant concern for property owners, often leading to costly insurance claims, according to Lansdown’s claims data. Unchecked leaks can wreak havoc, causing…