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Popular OpenRent articles across key landlord topics.

Rent a Room Scheme: What It is and How It Works
FINDING TENANTS 1 AUGUST 2024
Rent a Room Scheme: What It is and How It Works

The Rent a Room scheme is available to homeowners or tenants in the UK who let a furnished room in […]
Are Rent to Rent Schemes a Good Idea for Landlords?
LAW & REGULATION 17 JULY 2024
Are Rent to Rent Schemes a Good Idea for Landlords?

A Rent to Rent scheme also referred to as guaranteed rent or rent to serviced accommodation (R2SA), involves a person […]
How Much Notice Does a Tenant Have to Give a Landlord to Move Out?
TENANCY SETUP 10 APRIL 2024
How Much Notice Does a Tenant Have to Give a Landlord to Move Out?

Find out how much notice tenants must give before moving out, a key detail for landlords to know. As a […]
5 Spring Maintenance Tasks for Landlords
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 29 MARCH 2024
5 Spring Maintenance Tasks for Landlords

Want to make property maintenance a piece of cake? Here you will find 5 quick and simple spring cleaning hacks […]
What Does the Housing (Scotland) Bill Mean for Landlords?
LAW & REGULATION 28 MARCH 2024
What Does the Housing (Scotland) Bill Mean for Landlords?

Find out how the new housing bill introduced to the Scottish Parliament could impact you and your tenants if it […]
What Every Landlord Should Include in Their End of Tenancy Checklist
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 5 MARCH 2024
What Every Landlord Should Include in Their End of Tenancy Checklist

Ensure a hassle-free transition between tenants with our comprehensive end of tenancy checklist for landlords. As one set of tenants […]
Best Landlord Practices to Prevent Flooding Damage
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 13 FEBRUARY 2024
Best Landlord Practices to Prevent Flooding Damage

Every landlord must ensure they have adequately prepared their properties and tenants for potential flooding events. Year after year, unpredictable […]
Why Landlords Should Consider Tenants Who Claim Benefits
FINDING TENANTS 22 JANUARY 2024
Why Landlords Should Consider Tenants Who Claim Benefits

Uncover the benefits of inclusive renting and why dropping ‘No DSS’ adverts can lead to long-term success in the property […]
Overcoming 5 Common Rental Disputes Faced by Landlords
FINDING TENANTS 15 JANUARY 2024
Overcoming 5 Common Rental Disputes Faced by Landlords

Renting can pose challenges from time to time, and it’s no secret that misunderstandings with tenants may manifest. Being a […]
How to Get Rid of Damp, Mould and Condensation in Rented Homes
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 14 DECEMBER 2023
How to Get Rid of Damp, Mould and Condensation in Rented Homes

Many rented homes suffer from black mould and condensation on windows, frames and walls. But what causes damp and how […]
How to Deal with Too Many Tenant Enquiries as a Landlord
FINDING TENANTS 5 DECEMBER 2023
How to Deal with Too Many Tenant Enquiries as a Landlord

With tenant demand consistently on the rise, many landlords are overwhelmed by the high volume of enquiries they receive. The […]
Understanding the Range of Local Council Grants for Landlords
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 31 OCTOBER 2023
Understanding the Range of Local Council Grants for Landlords

Many local councils offer grants for landlords to improve their rental properties and ensure their tenants’ well-being. If you’re a […]
Landlords or Tenants: Who is Responsible for Getting Rid of Bed Bugs?
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 17 OCTOBER 2023
Landlords or Tenants: Who is Responsible for Getting Rid of Bed Bugs?

If a bed bug infestation occurs, it needs sorting out – but whose responsibility is it to deal with it […]
Open House Viewings: Your Secret Weapon for Finding Tenants Quickly
FINDING TENANTS 15 SEPTEMBER 2023
Open House Viewings: Your Secret Weapon for Finding Tenants Quickly

Hosting open house viewings could be just what you need to find tenants quickly and get your property off the […]
Do You Know Your Housing Legislation?
LAW & REGULATION 28 APRIL 2023
Do You Know Your Housing Legislation?

Section 13 or Section 8? Which piece of housing legislation can you use to serve notice to end a tenancy? […]
MANAGELET BLOG
LAW & REGULATION 20 MARCH 2023
Protecting Yourself from Rental Scams

Looking for somewhere to rent can be a stressful experience, with the rental market leaving tenants feeling the need to […]
Checklist: Landlord Responsibilities
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 7 MARCH 2023
Checklist: Landlord Responsibilities

Many DIY landlords fear that they have forgotten to do something important. So we’ve made a checklist of legal landlord […]
Renting to Students: What Landlords Need to Know
FINDING TENANTS 15 NOVEMBER 2022
Renting to Students: What Landlords Need to Know

With 14% of landlords letting to students, learning how to create a happy tenancy with people studying full-time is a […]
Rent Guarantee Insurance: Why Do Landlords Love it?
TENANCY SETUP 7 NOVEMBER 2022
Rent Guarantee Insurance: Why Do Landlords Love it?

Even the most reliable tenants can run into financial difficulty and become unable to pay the rent – as the […]
The 5 Most Expensive Mistakes Landlords Make
LAW & REGULATION 26 SEPTEMBER 2022
The 5 Most Expensive Mistakes Landlords Make

Renting out a property in the UK can be an absolute minefield. With such extensive and complex legislation, even for […]
How to Buy & Sell Property with a Sitting Tenant
TAX & FINANCE 4 SEPTEMBER 2022
How to Buy & Sell Property with a Sitting Tenant

Landlords often evict their tenants before putting the house on the market. They assume that potential buyers don’t want a […]
Landlords Share their Tips and Tricks for Collecting Rent
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 25 AUGUST 2022
Landlords Share their Tips and Tricks for Collecting Rent

We understand that, as a landlord, collecting the rent is your number one priority – it’s your income! At OpenRent […]
How to Advertise a Property on Rightmove and OnTheMarket as a Private Landlord
FINDING TENANTS 15 AUGUST 2022
How to Advertise a Property on Rightmove and OnTheMarket as a Private Landlord

If you are letting property in the UK and need to find tenants quickly, you can do no better than […]
Using the Government’s Homes for Ukraine Scheme as an OpenRent Landlord
LAW & REGULATION 31 MARCH 2022
Using the Government’s Homes for Ukraine Scheme as an OpenRent Landlord

The government has recently launched the ‘Homes for Ukraine’ scheme which seeks to pair up Ukrainian refugees with named hosts […]
Under the Hood: How Openrent Helped 3.2 Million Landlords and Tenants Get EICRs During a 600% Spike in Demand
LAW & REGULATION 27 MAY 2021
Under the Hood: How Openrent Helped 3.2 Million Landlords and Tenants Get EICRs During a 600% Spike in Demand

Under the Hood: How Openrent Helped Our 3.2 Million Landlords and Tenants Get Eicrs During a 600% Spike in Demand […]
How to Fill out a Landlord Tax Return: Step-by-Step Guide
TAX & FINANCE 2 MARCH 2021
How to Fill out a Landlord Tax Return: Step-by-Step Guide

The downside of making money from renting out property is that you must pay tax on it via a self-assessment […]
How to Charge More Rent by Improving Your Property
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE 26 FEBRUARY 2021
How to Charge More Rent by Improving Your Property

Every landlord wants to know how to charge more rent for their property. Sadly, it’s not as simple as just […]
Advertise a Room for Rent
FINDING TENANTS 9 FEBRUARY 2021
Advertise a Room for Rent

If you need to advertise a room to let, we’re here to help. Whether it is a spare room in […]
Using Pension Lump Sum on Buy-to-Let Property
TAX & FINANCE 2 FEBRUARY 2021
Using Pension Lump Sum on Buy-to-Let Property

When you reach your fifty-sixth year, you can withdraw a large portion of your pension in cash. The question many […]
How to Build Your Property Portfolio
TAX & FINANCE 1 FEBRUARY 2021
How to Build Your Property Portfolio

One of the questions landlords with one rental property ask themselves most often is: “Should I buy more?”. Building a […]