Property investors often ask the same question: “Should I buy now, or wait?” It’s understandable. Interest rates, inflation, political changes and market headlines can all make timing a property purchase feel like a difficult decision. As a...
The Government’s Housing Health and Safety Rating System (HHSRS) is changing for landlords, and category one hazards in rental homes could now mean an on-the-spot fine of £7,000. We know that’s a serious figure for any Sheffield landlord, so we’ve...
With temperatures set to soar this summer just like over the past week it’s not just about cracking open a window. As a Sheffield lettings agency, Horizon Lets wants our landlords and tenants alike to know where they stand when the mercury rises. Is there a...
Being a landlord today involves much more than simply maintaining a property and collecting rent. With increasing legislation and compliance requirements keeping accurate records is one of the most important ways to protect both your investment and your position...
The private rented sector continues to evolve at pace and 2026 is proving to be one of the most significant years for legislative change that landlords have faced in recent memory. From the Renter’s Rights Act to Making Tax Digital and tighter energy efficiency...
Government has confirmed the new minimum energy standard for the private rented sector EPC C by October 2030, a £10,000 cost cap and a brand new way of measuring energy performance from October 2029. Here is what it means for your portfolio and what to do now. The...
With increasing legislation, tighter compliance rules and growing pressure on landlords across the private rental sector managing a property yourself has never been more complex. Many landlords start out believing self management will save money or offer more control....
It is now a decade since George Osborne’s 3% Stamp Duty Land Tax surcharge on additional properties came into force in April 2016. At the time, the policy was framed as a brake on buy-to-let investment, designed to cool an over-heating market and level the...
Pests and vermin are an issue no landlord wants to face but unfortunately they can arise in rental properties from time to time. When they do they can quickly become a serious concern for tenants and may lead to disputes if responsibilities are unclear. Common...
The Renters’ Rights Act has reshaped the rules of the private rented sector — and there is a hard transitional deadline that catches every existing landlord. Miss it, and you face a potential £7,000 fine and a structural block on your ability to recover...
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