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...
Rental properties can be exposed to a variety of risks from unexpected damage to rising maintenance costs and tenant related issues. Taking the right precautions and having appropriate landlord insurance in place can make a significant difference in protecting your...
The Government has recently consulted on proposed changes to the Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for rental properties. It’s important to note that these proposals have not yet been finalised and could still change following the consultation process. At...
With Section 21 set to be abolished so called “no-fault evictions” will soon be a thing of the past. Many landlords are asking what will replace it and how this will affect the way they manage their properties. At Horizon Lets we aim to keep our landlords fully...
At Horizon Lets we are committed to keeping our landlords ahead of legislative change. With the Renters Rights Act coming into force on 01 May 2026 the way residential tenancies operate across England will change significantly. The most notable shift is the removal of...
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