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The government recently announced that it will make £65m available to support low income households who are in rent arrears, as a result of the pandemic. As a landlord or a tenant, what does this mean for you?

With the COP26 event being hosted by the UK in November 2021, it is no surprise there has been a focus on environmentally friendly options of late. Of course, this has long been a popular topic in the rental market, and it makes sense that many tenants are keen to live in a green home.

Even though there is significant demand for rental property right now, and rents are increasing again, it seems as though there has been a fall in recent years for overall rent paid.

How do I choose a buy-to-let property? Choosing the right property to invest in is crucial to successful buy-to-let management.

Top Tips to Improve your Rental Yield What steps can you take to improve your rental yield?

How to prepare your rental property for winter. Landlords need to plan ahead for the winter months in order to protect their property.

Know your rental yield   Do you know what the ‘yield’ of your buy-to let property is? Find out how to calculate it.

Purchasing Buy-to-let Property for Investment. Top Tips.   Buy-to-let properties have become a popular type of investment. They are a medium to long term investment which provide both income and capital growth over the long term, despite occasional fluctuations in the property market. Follow our guide for top tips for your buy-to-let investment.

What are my responsibilities as a Landlord?   If you're thinking of becoming a landlord, there are a number of rules and regulations you’ll need to consider. read our guide to find out more.

At Thomas Morris, we are keen to support landlords as best as we can, and the good news is, there is significant demand for rental property.

The impact of the pandemic and lockdown has impacted every aspect of life, and many people have suffered financially because of it Many landlords have been left concerned about tenants inability to pay their rent, and in spring of 2021, there were genuine concerns about rent arrears rocketing.

Section 21 notice periods are changing on 1st October 2021. Find out more