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Landlords: Spring Maintenance Checklist
British Summer Time has commenced, making now the perfect time to start thinking about your Spring Maintenance Checklist. It is essential...
Elliot Leigh
Mar 28, 20243 min read
New Reports Highlight the Importance of Landlords to the UK Economy
The National Residential Landlords Association have released a report in collaboration with Paragon Bank and PwC outlining the impact...
Elliot Leigh
Mar 25, 20242 min read
Top 5 Landlord Challenges - Can you relate?
As the housing market evolves and the landscape of property management transforms, landlords are experiencing a range of challenges that...
Elliot Leigh
Mar 20, 20243 min read
A Landlord's Guide to Gas Safety Checks
A gas safety check or inspection is a regulatory compliance requirement in the UK and many other countries. Despite this, research shows...
Elliot Leigh
Mar 19, 20243 min read
Elliot Leigh exhibits at the first Landlord Investment Show of 2024
On March 6th, Elliot Leigh had the pleasure of attending the National Landlord Investment Show, a fantastic gathering of landlords,...
Elliot Leigh
Mar 8, 20241 min read
Landlords: Are you keeping up with maintenance?
Cost of property maintenance on the rise Last year our Elliot Leigh 2023 landlord survey revealed that the number one...
Elliot Leigh
Feb 27, 20242 min read
How To Deal with Problem Tenants
As a Landlord, the risk of having problem tenants in your property is something you can never truly avoid, whether they're causing damage...
Elliot Leigh
Feb 26, 20244 min read
Combatting Landlord Challenges: Void Periods, Tenant Arrears, and the Absence of Social Housing
Despite property investment being an overall profitable industry, private landlords are constantly confronted with a multitude of...
Elliot Leigh
Feb 15, 20242 min read
How does Elliot Leigh support the social housing crisis?
The UK has 1.4 million fewer homes in the social housing stock than in 1980; housing charity Shelter has estimated 90,000 new social...
Elliot Leigh
Feb 12, 20243 min read
Unlocking Financial Stability: Exploring the Benefits of Elliot Leigh Guaranteed Rent
In the dynamic world of real estate, landlords are constantly seeking reliable solutions to secure a steady income stream while...
Elliot Leigh
Feb 6, 20242 min read
Director Q&A with Paul Shamplina - January '24
Our directors Elliot Altman and Leigh Young recently sat down with Paul Shamplina of Landlord Action and spoke about their thoughts on...
Elliot Leigh
Jan 30, 20241 min read
Are Landlords Responsible for Damp & Mould?
Damp and mould are arguably the most common issues seen in rental properties, with condensation being a main cause. There is a need, more...
Elliot Leigh
Jan 30, 20243 min read
Landlords see a rise in late rent payments across the UK
With the current cost of living crisis, late rent payments are on the rise, forcing many people to prioritise other living expenses. A...
Elliot Leigh
Jan 25, 20242 min read
Is 2024 the Year to Invest in the London Property Market?
With house prices expected to fall over the next year, and decreases in interest rates also forecast after the autumnal general election,...
Elliot Leigh
Jan 23, 20242 min read
Landlord Repair Responsibilities: Section 11
As you may know, it is a legal obligation for landlords to carry out repairs in their rental property, found under Section 11 of Landlord...
Elliot Leigh
Jan 17, 20243 min read
Landlords: How often should you inspect your property?
A recent survey by Direct Line has revealed that 83% of UK landlords have experienced breaches of their tenancy agreements by their...
Elliot Leigh
Jan 9, 20242 min read
2024 Predictions: Inflation & Mortgage Rates
The past year has been ever-changing in terms of the UK housing market, with price fluctuations seen throughout. In September, we saw the...
Elliot Leigh
Jan 3, 20243 min read
5 of the Most Affordable Areas to Buy a Property in London
It’s without a doubt that London is one of the most expensive places to buy properties within the UK, with an average house price of...
Elliot Leigh
Dec 21, 20233 min read
How Will the UK Interest Rate Freeze Impact Mortgage Borrowers?
In the ever-evolving landscape of the housing industry, one factor plays a pivotal role in enticing potential homeowners into the market:...
Elliot Leigh
Dec 19, 20232 min read
How Can Landlords Support The Social Housing Crisis?
The social housing crisis is a pressing issue that is affecting more than half a million families in England who are on the waiting list...
Elliot Leigh
Dec 19, 20233 min read
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