Landlord Advice
Honest advice for landlords weighing up their options: the Renters' Rights Act, regulation, problem tenants, and whether to sell or try a different route.
17 guides
Section 21 has gone. How do I get my property back now?
Why getting a property back is now slower and harder, and how short lets sidestep the problem because there's no tenancy.
I've inherited a property. How do I get the most income with the least hassle?
Sell, long let, short let or leave it empty: an honest look at your options when you inherit a family home.
My student let hasn't rented this year. What should I do?
What to do when your student house sits empty, and how short lets work as a stop gap or a permanent switch.
Airbnb vs buy to let: which is better for landlords?
An honest side by side on income, control, risk, effort and flexibility, including who should stay with buy to let.
What happens if an Airbnb guest throws a party or causes damage?
How guest vetting, ID checks, deposits and waivers work, who actually books, and how damage gets charged.
What does the Renters' Rights Act mean for landlords with 3 to 5 properties?
A plain English summary of the main changes and what small portfolio landlords are doing about them.
Can tenants now leave with two months' notice?
The 12 month safety net has gone. Why that makes planning harder for landlords, and how short lets remove the problem.
Is it still worth being a landlord after the Renters' Rights Act?
Yes for some, not for others. An honest look at selling, staying put, or changing how your property is let.
How can landlords get more control after the Renters' Rights Act?
Practical ways to regain control, with short lets as the main route: block dates, no tenancies, property back empty.
What are the best alternatives to buy to let?
A fair look at selling, long lets with an agent, mid term lets, and short lets managed yourself or by a company.
Should I sell my buy to let or try a different rental route?
The questions to ask before selling, and the case for testing a short let on one property first.
Do Airbnb guests have the same rights as tenants?
Guests are licensees, not tenants. Why that single difference gives you back control of your property.
Can I Airbnb a property with a buy to let mortgage?
Most buy to let mortgages don't cover short lets. How to get consent, or switch to a holiday let mortgage.
Do I need different insurance for a short let?
Standard landlord insurance usually won't cover short lets. What specialist cover typically includes, in plain English.
Do I need planning permission for a short let?
Usually not outside London for a normal home. Where the exceptions sit, and how to check with your council.
Is there a 90 night Airbnb limit outside London?
The 90 night limit is a London rule, not a national one. Where it came from and what actually applies to you.
Will I need to register my Airbnb?
The government has planned a national short let registration scheme. What's known so far and how to stay ready.