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Fire safety label.

It should come as no surprise that there are various laws ensuring landlords provide their tenants with safe places to live. One such example is fire safety laws. These regulations include furniture fire labels that ensure property furnishings offer at

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Image of students.

Modern student housing should be aesthetically pleasing, functional and stylish to enhance the study environment and cater to tenants’ lifestyles. The average student spends around 13 hours a day in their room, including sleeping, relaxing and studying, with 73% preferring

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Image of tenant rights book

Controversy surrounds the Renters’ Rights Bill currently being debated in the House of Lords, with some peers voicing fears its negative impact on landlords will cause them to leave the sector. The legislation is the Labour government’s answer to the

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Image of students

For landlords, student tenancy agreements can be some of the most lucrative ways to make money on a property. While this has many advantages, it’s worth remembering the extra responsibilities and set-up costs that may eat into your initial profits.

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Image of landlord checking tenant damage.

Landlords should expect wear and tear in their buy-to-let properties, as it’s an inevitable part of renting out your home. However, it’s important to differentiate between fair wear and tear and tenant damage. © Elizaveta Galitckaia / Shutterstock Although no

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Tenants handing keys back to landlord.

Most tenants are likely to be decent people with whom you can maintain a good relationship, however, on occasion you may have to deal with difficult tenants who test your patience. © BearFotos / Shutterstock This can be stressful, tiring

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Furnishing property

As a landlord, you should give some serious thought to the advantages and disadvantages of renting out properties furnished and unfurnished © Studio Romantic / Shutterstock There isn’t one clear-cut answer, as there are pros and cons to both options.

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