Got a spare room in your house? Thinking of taking in a lodger? The UK government’s Rent a Room Scheme is an absolute game-changer, and something you need to know about. In simple terms, it allows you to earn up to £7,500 per year tax-free by letting out a furnished room...
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what is an hmo licence: essential guide for landlords
An HMO licence is a special permit that landlords in the UK need if they rent out a property as a House in Multiple Occupation (HMO). It's essentially the council's seal of approval, certifying that both the property and the landlord meet higher safety and management standards designed for shared...
What is a licence agreement? A UK landlord guide
At its core, a licence agreement is really just legal permission for someone to be in a property. It doesn't give them any formal legal rights over the space itself. Think of it like getting a ticket for a hotel room. You have permission to be there for a set time,...
Your Essential Guide to the Section 8 Notice
A Section 8 notice is the formal, legal document a landlord in the UK uses to start the eviction process when a tenant has broken the terms of their tenancy agreement. It’s known as a 'fault-based' notice because you, the landlord, must state a specific reason – or 'ground' –...
Ending Tenancy Early UK A Practical Guide
So, you need to end your tenancy early. It’s a situation that crops up more often than you’d think—life happens, plans change, and suddenly you need to move on before your contract is up. The good news is, it's usually possible. But before you do anything else, the very first thing...