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The latest news and industry updates with tips and guidance for landlords in the private rented sector.
2023 EPC update – what landlords need to know
In this blog, we’ll outline the current EPC requirements, what could change, and explore how…
A Comprehensive Analysis of Rent Shifts in UK Regions: A Closer Look at the Numbers
In this blog, we'll analyse the UK's average rental prices from April 2022 to April…
5 Reasons Why Landlords Outsource Their Property Management
Discover the top 5 compelling reasons why landlords are increasingly turning to outsourcing property management…
A Festive Update from MakeUrMove
As the year draws to a close, the MakeUrMove team will be taking a break…
A Landlord’s Guide to Boiler Servicing
Keeping your boiler serviced is a legal and moral responsibility for all landlords. What’s more,…
5 things you need to know about deposit protection
Landlords are required to protect deposit as a result of legislation that came into effect…
A landlords’ Guide to Managing Tricky Tenants
Over 40% of landlords have reported managing problem tenants as their greatest challenge. In this…
Buy-to-let lending on long road to recovery
The value of buy-to-let mortgages taken out in the third quarter of 2012 totalled £4.2bn,…
A Landlord’s Guide to PAT Testing: Protect yourself from liability
In this blog, we will provide a comprehensive guide to PAT testing for landlords, covering…
Flatshare rents come down as tenants struggle with costs
Flatsharing rents have fallen this year for the first time. The average flatsharer in the…
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Right to Rent – What’s changed and how to stay compliant
20th Oct 2022
5 min read
Right to Rent – What’s changed and how to stay compliant

Right to rent checks have been a legal obligation since 2016, however, during Covid-19 the rules changed and were subsequently revoked in October 2022. Read our blog today to see what’s changed and how you can stay compliant.

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A Landlord’s Guide to Boiler Servicing
19th Oct 2022
4 min read
A Landlord’s Guide to Boiler Servicing

Keeping your boiler serviced is a legal and moral responsibility for all landlords. What’s more, servicing your boiler reduces the risk of a costly breakdown. In our blog we explore what the legal requirements are and why they’re so important.

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What’s the law around EICRs? A step-by-step guide for landlords
5th Oct 2022
4 min read
What’s the law around EICRs? A step-by-step guide for landlords

Introduced in 2020 Electrical Inspection Condition Report (EICR) are now mandatory for all lettings. As a landlord you or your property manager must stay compliant to avoid a hefty fine. To learn more read our ultimate guide today.

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Understanding the New Carbon Monoxide Detector Legislation 2022
31st Aug 2022
2 min read
Understanding the New Carbon Monoxide Detector Legislation 2022

New regulations on smoke and carbon monoxide alarms will be coming into force soon. To learn about what’s changing and how you can stay compliant read our blog today.

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Rising Interest Rates: What They Mean for Landlords
9th Aug 2022
3 min read
Rising Interest Rates: What They Mean for Landlords

The Bank of England have announced the biggest rise in interest rates in 27 years, but what does this mean for landlords like you? In our blog we explore the simple ways you can ensure your profits are protected.

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The Landlords’ Guide to Fully Managed Services
28th Jul 2022
3 min read
The Landlords’ Guide to Fully Managed Services

More landlords than ever before are handing over their stress by going fully managed. In this blog we delve into what being fully managed means and why so many people are choosing to ditch the DIY approach to become a worry free-landlord.

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A landlords’ Guide to Managing Tricky Tenants
28th Jun 2022
4 min read
A landlords’ Guide to Managing Tricky Tenants

Over 40% of landlords have reported managing problem tenants as their greatest challenge. In this simple guide, MakeUrMove MD Alexandra Morris gives her expert advice on what to do, and what not to do when encountering a tricky tenant.

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Renters’ Reform Bill – What this means for landlords
15th Jun 2022
3 min read
Renters’ Reform Bill – What this means for landlords

The 2022 Queen’s Speech has confirmed the government’s commitment to the renters reform bill, alongside the plans to abolish section 21. In this blog, we’ll be summarising the current legislation, what’s set to change, and how these changes could affect landlords like you across the country.

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The Landlords’ Guide to Gaining Possession of a Property
24th May 2022
6 min read
The Landlords’ Guide to Gaining Possession of a Property

In this blog we summarise your rights as a landlord and how you can gain possession of a property, including Section 8 and Section 21 of the Housing Act 1988. Read our top tips to understand the legalities and how you can avoid going to court to regain possession.

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Top Time-Saving Tips for Landlords
4th Mar 2022
5 min read
Top Time-Saving Tips for Landlords

Top tips for busy landlords managing their own rental property portfolio brought to you by MakeUrMove online letting platform providing software to help Good Landlords across England and Wales.