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Have you ever thought about the number of common idioms relating to furniture and buildings? There are literally thousands in the English language. When it comes to furniture sayings, many have been part of our everyday conversation for so long

The aim of rent controls is to provide stability for tenants and prevent evictions, but critics of the initiative say they’re not fixing the housing crisis. Government ministers, local authorities, landlord and tenant groups and the public are talking about

The number of senior renters in the UK is set to surge over the next decade to more than one million people. Changing age demographics will see the proportion of tenants aged over 65 more than double by 2033. Currently,

Being a landlord can be rewarding if you’re prepared to put in the work – but it can be challenging too. It takes plenty of knowledge, time and skill to manage a rental property. If you fail in just one

Co-living is a relatively modern trend that can benefit landlords and property investors. An increasingly popular market sector, it gathered pace in the UK in the post-pandemic economic and social climate. Many factors are playing a part in the current

Every landlord is likely to have received a complaint from tenants at some point. Rental property management comes with its own challenges – not least, handling tenant complaints in a satisfactory manner! Landlords have a duty of care towards their

The affordability crisis has been brewing “for decades”, say experts at the Resolution Foundation thinktank. The situation has worsened in recent years due to the after-effects of the Covid pandemic and the current economic crisis. Today, more than one million

Whether you are selling up and looking for a new property project or taking your first step on the property developer or landlord ladder, knowing when to buy your new property is important. In the UK, there are some seasons

Tenancy reforms and higher tax bills are looming around the corner, so landlords need to arm themselves with as much knowledge as possible. However, it’s not all doom and gloom – higher rental yields, along with other benefits, are on