- What to know before embarking on a rental renovation
Before starting a rental renovation, understand key factors like budgeting and upgrades. Ensure your property stands out to tenants with Protect My Let.
- Autumn 2024 Budget: What it means for landlords
Autumn 2024 Budget: What it means for landlords
- What are the key elements of a multi-layered approach to rental property security?
Explore the key components of a multi-layered approach to rental property security. Protect your investment & ensure tenant safety with Protect My Let.
- 7-point property checklist for prospective landlords
Discover essential insights with our 7-point property checklist for landlords. Make informed decisions in your rental investments with Protect My Let.
- DIY Disasters to Avoid: When to Call a Professional for Exterior Repairs
Learn when to call a professional for exterior repairs to avoid DIY disasters. Protect your property & tenants by ensuring safety with Protect My Let.
- How the upcoming election could affect sustainable housing
Discover how the upcoming UK election could shape sustainable housing. Read on to explore the environmental policies of major parties with Protect My Let.
- Beware of Break-Ins: Upgrading your garage security for peace of mind
Upgrade your garage security to protect your rental property. Learn about strategies and technologies to enhance safety and provide peace of mind for your tenants.
- How should landlords read the uncertainty in the property market?
Understanding the property market isn’t as straightforward as it once might have been. This article looks at what landlords can expect this year.
- What landlords need to know about the new FCA building insurance rules
If you’re a landlord or letting agent, there’s quite a lot of info to take on, so we’ve simplified and highlighted the most important parts.
- What’s a landlord association and how it helps you and your property
PML sets out the benefits of landlord associations and how membership can help you negotiate a better property insurance policy for your lettings and rentals
- Sustainability Spotlight: How Green Is Your Rental?
This article will outline steps you can take as a landlord to assess and enhance the sustainability of your property.
- Raising the roof on the taboo of underinsurance
Discover the hidden perils of underinsurance in property rentals. Dive into our enlightening webinar now for insights and solutions!
- Landlords’ Guide to the Renters Reform Bill and Section 21 Notices
Read this article to understand everything that you need to know about the abolition of Section 21 notices and the Renters Reform Bill.
- Landlord insurance and Airbnb: What hosts need to know
Essential tips on Airbnb hosting & landlord insurance. Protect your property & earnings with Protect My Let. Get a quote today!
- Landlord obligations – five things your tenants require from YOU
5 obligations for landlords: safe home, checks, deposit protection, tenant rights, and rent management. Learn more in our article.
- Making Tax Digital – what’s next for landlords?
The government’s new Tax Administration Strategy, called ‘Making Tax Digital’ (MTD), is a new scheme designed to help reduce the tax gap and make paying tax easier and more accurate for many ...
- Rats in your rental: what to do about vermin infestations
What are your responsibilities as a landlord, and what should you do if your tenants report an infestation? Let’s take a look.
- Legal Expenses and Rent Guarantee – what you need to know
Legal cases are expensive & complex. That’s why landlords can add Legal Expenses cover to their landlord insurance. But is it enough to protect you?
- Boiler cover or home emergency cover – what’s better for landlords?
As a
landlord, it’s your responsibility to keep your let in good condition for your tenants. If your boiler b...
- How can landlord insurance protect your property?
As the challenges facing UK landlords look set to continue, you’ll want to make sure you’re doing everything within your power to keep your property investments profitable.
- What to do when your tenants won’t pay rent
As a landlord, you rely on regular rent payment. But from money difficulties to disputes over the property, changing circumstances can sometimes cause tenants to stop paying. For landlords with Gua...
- Rent Guarantee or Guaranteed Rent – what’s the difference?
Regular rent payments matter to every landlord, but it’s especially important if you rely on them as your main source of income. Many landlords use rental payments to pay their own mortgages and ...
- How to make the most of your holiday let
Despite flights regularly taking to the skies again, the staycation remains firmly popular here in the UK – and it’s a trend that looks set to continue. Bookings are up 35% compared to pre-pand...
- When should you get a building valuation on your rental and why?
Keeping your rental properties protected with the right buildings insurance is just part and parcel of being a landlord – offering a safety net that if disaster strikes and your property is damag...
- What you need to know about the average cost of landlord insurance
As a landlord, your rental property will always be a top financial priority – not only is it a source of income, but it represents a long term investment that you need to protect. So what do you ...
- Your complete guide to renting out a property for the first time
Your complete guide to renting out a property for the first time
- Landlord Insurance NI
Landlord Insurance in Northern Ireland
- How can I resolve a dispute with my tenants?
Simple ways to settle a dispute with your tenants without going to court. Top tips for landlords.
- How to convert your student let into a standard HMO
Everything you need to know to turn your student let into a standard HMO. How to get your licence, the changes you should make and the insurance you need.
- Your guide to landlord insurance for multiple properties
Find out how landlord insurance for multiple properties can make your life easier – save money, time and get a personal service with Protect My Let.
- How to protect your empty property
Is your buy-to-let currently empty? Find out how empty property landlord insurance can help save you money, plus get top tips on safety and maintenance.
- Why is asbestos still an issue for landlords?
Suggestions on what you can do to reduce the dangers that asbestos cause and the implications it might have on your landlord insurance.
- Is your letting agent discriminating against DSS tenants?
Make sure that your letting agent isn’t discriminating against any potential DSS tenants and let us help you with your DSS landlord & general landlord insurance.
- Do I need Landlord Building Insurance, Contents Insurance, or both?
Do you know what landlord buildings and contents insurance you need for your property? Find out what the difference is and what you need with Protect My Let.
- Do insurers favour professional let tenants for landlord insurance?
Insurers can unfortunately view tenant types with different levels of risk. Find out why this is and how Protect My Let can help you with this short article.
- What is the best landlord insurance?
Tips and steps on what you need to consider and do when you are looking for the best landlord insurance.
- Landlord insurance: Fire safety and your HMO let
Do you own a HMO Let? Are you aware of the fire safety regulations for your local area? Read our guide and make sure your HMO let is secure with Protect My Let.
- Important news for landlords who are not UK nationals
Are you aware of the implications Brexit has on non-UK landlords? In this piece Will Riley explores the things you need to know as the deadline gets closer and how Protect My Let can help.
- School’s nearly out! But are you sure your student landlord insurance isn’t?
Does your student landlord insurance cover you for an empty property during the Christmas break? In this article we discuss ensuring you have the correct cover.
- Landlord insurance for multiple properties: Are you underinsured?
Underinsurance is when you don’t have the right insurance to cover the cost of your property or its contents we can offer you advice on how to avoid this.
- Urgent news on evictions: Rent Guarantee, evictions & the tier system
The eviction ban was lifted in England on 20th September 2020, with revised rules in place, most importantly including a minimum notice period of six months which will run through to March 2021 at ...
- Rent Guarantee Insurance – what’s the deal?
The Government introduced an emergency law stating that during the Covid-19 pandemic, landlords cannot evict their tenants. Because of this law, a Rent Guarantee policy is not currently fit for pur...
- Landlords: Time to expand your property portfolio?
The UK chancellor announced last week that homebuyers (including buy-to-let landlords) won’t pay stamp duty on the first £500,000 of a property’s purchase price in England and Northern Ireland...
- New electrical safety standards in private rented sector in England
New regulations in England state that from 1st July 2020 it is your responsibility as a landlord to ensure that your properties have been electrically inspected and tested at intervals not exceedin...
- Guidelines for when your let property is unoccupied
If your let property is unoccupied, and you cannot inspect it due to the restrictions currently in place, then concerns around security and maintenance will be on your mind.
