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A UK perspective on property, money and the decisions ahead.
Islington buy-to-let research: compare properties, not area rankings
Use dated ONS housing figures as context, then test the costs and rental evidence for the individual property.
Originally published 06/10/2025Rent in advance in England: what changed in May 2026
The timing and limits for advance rent under England’s newer assured tenancy rules, with important exceptions for older agreements.
Originally published 06/10/2025Property-sector hospitality: what Kevin Hollinrake’s 2025 register recorded
A factual reading of a declared benefit, without inferring wrongdoing or repeating unverified business claims.
Originally published 03/10/2025Considering an alternative to Landlord Studio: a UK switching checklist
Define the problem, test an alternative and plan the data move before changing property software.
Originally published 02/10/2025Changing Property Management Software: A Landlord's Migration Checklist
Identify the problem you need to solve, test an export and verify a small migration before moving your entire property portfolio.
Originally published 01/10/2025Scottish Housing Bill Passed in September 2025: Understanding the Rent-Control Milestone
The September 2025 parliamentary vote established a legislative milestone; it should not be confused with every measure becoming immediately operational.
Originally published 01/10/2025Software for a Small Rental Portfolio: Keeping the Setup Manageable
Choose a manageable set of tools around the work you actually do, with clear records and a dependable fallback.
Originally published 30/09/2025Free Property Software: Check the Limits Before Relying on It
Assess free software by its limits, exports and continuity arrangements, as well as the subscription price.
Originally published 26/09/2025Landlord Accounting Software: Checking Bank Feeds and Reconciliation
Check how transactions are imported, matched and corrected before relying on automated property accounts.
Originally published 25/09/2025Organising Day-to-Day Buy-to-Let Management
Create a clear division of responsibilities for routine work and urgent problems.
Originally published 24/09/2025Boiler Maintenance for Landlords: Organising Servicing and Repairs
Keep servicing, fault reports and follow-up work organised, rather than treating the gas safety record as the whole maintenance plan.
Originally published 23/09/2025Choosing Property Management Software for a Letting Agency
Build a practical demonstration around your agency's handovers, reporting and permissions before choosing a new system.
Originally published 23/09/2025Housing Ombudsman's 2024–25 Review: Property-Condition Findings Rose 43%
The September 2025 review showed persistent problems with property conditions alongside some improvement in complaint handling.
Originally published 23/09/2025Student HMOs: Assessing a Property Before You Invest
Assess local demand, the property's permitted use and realistic operating costs before committing to a student house share.
Originally published 18/09/2025Rent Collection Software: What Landlords Should Check
Follow the payment from the tenant to the rent ledger, checking reconciliation, exceptions and provider arrangements.
Originally published 18/09/2025Gas Safety Records: A Practical Checklist for Landlords
Separate the annual gas safety check from ongoing maintenance, and keep a clear record of inspections, tenant copies and follow-up work.
Originally published 16/09/2025Property Management: Build a Reliable Weekly Routine
Organise rental administration around clear responsibilities, repair records and regular checks.
Originally published 16/09/2025Waste Management in an HMO: A Practical Landlord Checklist
Create clear arrangements for bins, collection days and bulky items, while checking the property's local licence conditions.
Originally published 13/09/2025Tenant Communication Software: Build a Reliable Reporting Route
Test how messages are received, assigned and resolved, while keeping an accessible alternative for residents who cannot use an app.
Originally published 12/09/2025Choosing Document Management Software for a UK Property Portfolio
Test document retrieval, permissions, exports and security before committing property records to a new software platform.
Originally published 11/09/2025Making Tax Digital for Landlords: Check Your Start Date
Check the relevant income year and HMRC's eligibility guidance before deciding when your property business must use Making Tax Digital.
Originally published 10/09/2025Does Your HMO Need a Communal Lounge?
Check local standards and the actual licence before deciding whether to retain, redesign or add shared living space.
Originally published 09/09/2025Disputed Deposit Deductions: Preparing a Clear Response
Respond to proposed deductions with a clear list of disputed items, supporting records and the relevant deposit scheme's process.
Originally published 08/09/2025Six Habits That Support Good Landlord Management
Build a consistent approach to safety, repairs, records and communication, with enough financial resilience to handle unexpected work.
Originally published 08/09/2025