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While letting properties can be extremely profitable – with rental payments supplemented by the rising value of property – it is far from a passive source of income and if a landlord begins to increase the number of properties they are letting, it can quickly become a juggling act that can damage a portfolio’s profitability.

Big drops in the rental values of city property – particularly London, which saw an 8.3% drop – have been balanced by growth in commuter towns and rural areas according to the latest Zoopla report.

Once a month, the largest online property sites – Zoopla and Rightmove – release market data based on the tens of thousands of properties they deal with, and in our role as advisor and partner to both landlords and tenants, we make sure we’re always up to date with the latest facts and figures.

New ‘Model Tenancy Agreement’ rules out blanket ban on pets as UK Ministry of Housing seeks to end ‘unfair’ practice – a first step to a possible legal end to a landlord’s ability to restrict their tenant’s pet ownership.

At Wirral Homes, we always do the best we can to provide a return on investment for our landlords – but we also believe that honesty is the best policy, and a letting agent isn’t right for everyone. So, here’s the information you need to decide what’s right for you.

2021 may not have started particularly well, but there's plenty to be optimistic about for landlords. However, to get the most out of the new year, landlords will need to be up to date on what the year has in store.

While we can't begin to cover everything - we've put together this beginner's guide to the legal requirements for a landlord wanting to rent out their residential property.

We're excited to launch our new website! We've worked hard to make sure it's everything you need - but we want to hear if you need more!

The 2020 global pandemic has led to people re-examining their priorities - and a large number of people are not happy with where they live.