Landlord News / August 27, 2025 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

The Benefits of Going Solo: Why DIY Landlords Are on the Rise in the UK

The Benefits of Going Solo: Why DIY Landlords Are on the Rise in the UK Managing property in the UK has traditionally been the domain of letting agents; however, a growing number of landlords are

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Landlord News / August 27, 2025 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

Avoid Agent Fees: How to Manage Your Property Yourself Safely and Legally UK

Avoid Agent Fees: How to Manage Your Property Yourself Safely and Legally in the UK Managing your own property in the UK without an estate or letting agent can save thousands of pounds in fees

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Landlord Association / August 27, 2025 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

Join Forces with the British Landlords Association: Support for DIY Landlords

Join Forces with the British Landlords Association: Support for DIY Landlords Managing rental properties without a letting agent is becoming increasingly popular across the UK. Many landlords seek to reduce costs, maintain greater control over

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Landlord News / August 27, 2025 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

Self-Managing Your Rental: The Smart Landlord’s Guide to Cutting Costs

Self-Managing Your Rental: The Smart Landlord’s Guide to Cutting Costs When we self-manage, we keep control, save money, and protect our rental income. The process is not about doing everything alone but about knowing which

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Landlord News / August 27, 2025 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

Why More UK Landlords Are Managing Properties Themselves And How We Can Help

Why More UK Landlords Are Managing Properties Themselves – And How We Can Help The private rental sector in the UK is undergoing a significant shift. Increasingly, landlords are opting to manage their properties independently,

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Commercial Property / August 25, 2025 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

What About Alterations and Fit-Out?

What About Alterations and Fit-Out? When negotiating or managing a commercial lease, one of the most common areas of discussion is alterations and fit-out. Tenants often want to adapt the premises to suit their operations,

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Commercial Property / August 22, 2025 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

When Can I Forfeit A Commercial Lease?

When Can I Forfeit the Lease? Forfeiture is one of the most potent remedies available to a commercial landlord. It allows the landlord to terminate the lease and regain possession of the property when a

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Legal / August 22, 2025 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

How Do Break Clauses Work?

How Do Break Clauses Work? Break clauses are a common but complex feature of commercial and residential leases in England. They provide either the landlord, the tenant, or both with the ability to end the

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Legal / August 22, 2025 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

Should I Take a Rent Deposit or a Guarantee?

Should I Take a Rent Deposit or a Guarantee? When negotiating a commercial lease, one of the most critical questions landlords face is: Should I take a rent deposit or a guarantee? Both mechanisms are

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Legal / August 22, 2025 / By Takudzwa Maminingo

What About Alterations and Fit-Out?

What About Alterations and Fit-Out? Commercial leases in the UK often deal extensively with alterations and fit-out, as these matters directly affect the landlord’s investment value and the tenant’s ability to customise space. A business

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