Landlords

Issue 39 March April 2026

Property used to be a straightforward investment. Profitable, too. More and more landlords are telling me that’s changed. Mortgage costs are up. Maintenance is up. And now the Renters’ Rights Act, which for many is the final straw....

Issue 39 March April 2026

The private rented sector in England is undergoing the most significant regulatory transformation seen in more than thirty years.

Issue 39 March April 2026

Landlords are increasingly questioning whether they should continue holding rental property in their personal name or transfer it into a limited company.

Issue 38 January February 2026

I’m Paul Lenihan aka The Landlord’s Estate Agent. I work with landlords across Leeds, helping them buy, sell, or manage rental properties with the insight and support only a fellow investor can offer.

Issue 38 January February 2026

James Donohue, founder of Landlord Property Exchange, says smart buyers need to be on the lookout for deals

Issue 38 January February 2026

The UK rental market is undergoing one of its most significant shifts in decades. For landlords, developers and property investors, maintaining certainty around rental income is becoming increasingly challenging.

Issue 37 November December 2025

I bought my first buy-to-let when I was 19 - a tiny 10m² student room in a block of more than 225 units. It was all I could afford at the time, but it taught me quickly how challenging being a landlord in the UK could be. Between...

Issue 37 November December 2025

When my dad set up Five Rise back in 2012, we were focused on commercial work. We took on everything from refurbishments to roofing, growing steadily each year. It was a good business, but something was missing for me. The turning point...

Issue 37 November December 2025

James Donohue, founder of Landlord Property Exchange, explains the impacts of the new law - including a potential £16,000 pitfall

Issue 37 November December 2025

Why the Renters Rights Act Creates the Biggest Opportunity in Years for Serious Landlords and Letting Agents __________________________________

Issue 37 November December 2025

There’s been a chronic shortage of housing across the UK property market, and this includes the rental sector. With an ongoing need for additional housing, supply continues to be unable to keep up with demand. Due to the ongoing supply...

Issue 35 July August 2025

If you are new to commercial property, it can feel a bit intimidating! But it’s actually pretty straightforward - the secret lies in understanding one key rule: commercial property values are driven by security of income, not emotion.

Issue 35 July August 2025

You know that feeling when your to-do list is never-ending, your inbox is overflowing, and you’ve got five WhatsApp chats going off while you try to book a gas safety inspection, follow up with a tenant, and also eat lunch (preferably...

Issue 35 July August 2025

The Great Renters Rights Swindle: How Parliament Turned Compliance into Cashflow for Councils

Issue 35 July August 2025

We are nearing the start of the 2025/26 academic year. In fact, we just finished the summer changeover period in all of our student HMOs! It’s always a busy time of year and can be stressful, but there are so many benefits when it comes...

Issue 34 May June 2025

The UK’s premier property investment event, the National Landlord Investment Show (NLIS), is set to make a grand return to Old Billingsgate, London, on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. This 93rd live show promises to be the most dynamic yet...

Issue 34 May June 2025

From jumping out of planes with the Parachute Regiment to delivering thousands of bespoke furniture sets across the UK each year, my journey into business has been anything but typical.

Issue 34 May June 2025

There have been some shocking instances lately of companies taking their clients’ money to invest in large social schemes, which haven’t happened, and then going bust. And, unfortunately, the investor (AKA the client) loses everything.

Issue 34 May June 2025

In our opinion, owning assets is the real way to grow wealth through property. Strategies like rent-to-rent (R2R) can generate good cash flow, but you’re still working with other people’s properties, not building your own portfolio. One...

Issue 34 May June 2025

As of the 6th of April 2025, the Furnished Holiday Let (FHL) regime, once a cornerstone of tax efficiency for short-term rental landlords, has officially been scrapped. The impact of which is already being felt across the property sector.

Issue 33 March April 2025

Earlier this year, I had the great pleasure of interviewing Sean Hooker, Head of Redress at Property Redress (PR), which was formerly known as Property Redress Scheme (PRS).

Issue 33 March April 2025

The UK property market is shifting, and savvy investors are looking for the best way to maximise returns while navigating rising costs and regulatory changes. One strategy that stands out in 2025 is converting underutilised commercial...

Issue 33 March April 2025

The word "ethical" gets thrown around a lot these days. It’s one of those words that’s been used so much that it’s lost its punch, especially in a world where "greenwashing" is everywhere. Companies love to put the word "ethical" on...

Issue 33 March April 2025

Property taxes and rental income can be complex, and mistakes can happen. You may discover that income hasn’t been declared or that profits were underreported in past years. If so, it's important to get your tax affairs in order. And if...

Issue 32 January February 2025

After 24 years in the property industry, we’ve gained the experience to know what works and what doesn’t. Looking ahead to 2025, we believe it’s going to be a pivotal year. With almost a quarter of a century of investing behind us...

Issue 32 January February 2025

OK, so I’m being a little bit naughty here. You can avoid any ‘interior design trends’ you see online. Because, the only ‘trend’ you need to follow is designing for your buyers, tenants, or guests.

Issue 32 January February 2025

In 2016, landlord Dale Wild had finally had enough of wasting time and money on poor-quality, flat-packed furniture that was simply not fit for houses in multiple occupation (HMO) tenants. He needed a better solution: sturdy furniture...

Issue 32 January February 2025

At the end of 2024, after everyone knocked off for Christmas, the government ushered in a change to the use of selective licensing for privately rented properties.

Issue 32 January February 2025

I know that’s what many residential investors have been asking themselves recently.

Issue 31 November December 2024

Case Study: From Accidental Landlord at 20 to Buying a £96,000 Property and Increasing Its Value to £425,000 Amidst Legal Nightmares

Issue 31 November December 2024

Colour is more than a visual element in interior design; it’s a powerful tool that shapes how people feel, think, and ultimately behave within a space. For property developers looking to maximise the appeal of their rental properties...

Issue 31 November December 2024

B-Hive Living is a multi-award-winning developer and operator of co-living properties based in Oxfordshire and the winner of the 2024 HMO User and Community Experience Award for the second year in a row. In this interview with...

Issue 28 May June 2024

Malkit Purewal and Sanjay Kumar are multi-award-winning developers from Savoys Properties, who have been in the property business for over twenty years and have specialised in commercial-to-residential and houses in multiple occupation...

Issue 28 May June 2024

Picture this: You find a brilliant residential property… but it’s got a commercial unit in it. So then you worry, how do you analyse the commercial element?

Issue 26 January February 2024

It’s a tough time to be a property investor. Tax and legislation changes have already made the landscape infinitely more challenging which, combined with the current cost-of-living crisis and high interest rates, have created a perfect...

Issue 26 January February 2024

We’re fresh into 2024 and the year holds a wealth of opportunity for ambitious property investors. Judging from the economy, market predictions and over two decades of personal experience, here are the three strategies that we believe...

Issue 30 September October 2024

The date was the 15th of April 2021, and it was yet another day in the job I hated, sitting at a desk in one of the thousands of generic call centres that litter the UK. I was five months away from my 40th birthday and trading my time...