Letting agents handle large payments, sensitive documents and time-pressured transactions. That makes you a prime target for cybercriminals. Most attacks are not clever hacks; they are scams that rely on urgency and distraction. This article explains the common forms of cybercrime in lettings and how to prevent them. Here are the scams you will see most often, plus practical ways to stop them. 1) Invoice and bank detail change scams How it works A criminal pretends to be a l

A survey found that 41% of tenants feel more positive about renting than they used to. This can help you improve landlord services to meet the needs of your tenants.

Tenant retention is key for your property business, with it being much more cost effective to keep a good tenant than onboard an unknown quantity.

The new rental law is coming into force soon. Find out what you need to know about the Renters’ Rights Act and what you need to do now

Financial sanctions are UK government measures that can freeze assets and restrict dealings, which is why landlords and letting agents must know about sanction checks.

Find out how to write a rental listing that appeals to suitable prospective tenants and keeps you in line with the law on advertising rental properties/

With rent prices no longer rising quickly, here are some practical ways to make your rental properties profitable without pushing the costs to tenants.

Rising day-to-day costs are eating into landlord margins, so it is important that you find new efficiencies for your rental properties. Recent analysis shows that landlord running costs account for 25% to 45% of the amount received in gross rent . This includes outgoings like maintenance, insurance, utilities, professional fees and compliance. Maintenance and repairs are the single biggest outgoing, taking 31% to 39% of total spend depending on property type. This article exp

Find out how to write tenant references in a way that protects you legally and helps future landlords. Use these templates to help.