It would be great if selling a house simply involved hanging out a for sale sign and waiting for the cheque to drop through the letter box.  

From specialist landlord & tenant lawyer Tessa Shepperson of www.landlordlaw.co.uk 2015 has been a big year for changes in the private rented sector. In fact I can’t remember a year when we had so much going on.  

Deciding on who you should rent your property to is an important decision and is one that should be made carefully. We have put together a handy guide for you to refer to when taking on new tenants 

With the rising number of people claiming benefits, there is a great demand for rental properties within the private sector. However, there are not many landlords prepared to consider DSS tenants, even if it means their properties will remain empty for another month - to come. 

When discussing home improvements, renovations and refurbishments or indeed creating additional value... 

You’ve accepted an offer? That’s great news. But now what? 

While renting a property has its perks, neutral/dull interiors and the thought of losing your deposit are not one of them. Rented or not it is still your home 

Go outside, cross the road carefully and have a look at your property as a potential buyer would see it. Does it have kerb appeal?  

Renting a property is usually an amicable and stress-free arrangement for both landlord and tenant. Sometimes though, even with the best will in the world, issues can arise and disputes occur.  

We're in the midst of a revolution. A technology revolution gaining pace by the day. The Internet of Things (IoT) has already entered the popular lexicon and heralds an age driven by smart data. But what is it? 

When it comes to renovating and improvements of your property you will need first to decide what type of tenants you want to attract, this will help you decide on the scale of your project. Weigh up the expense of replacing things vs. your intended return on investment. 

Renting with other people is a great idea where you can not only make new friends or take on a new adventure with old ones, but you can also share home costs.