As a private landlord, there does seem to be an ever-increasing amount of red tape for you to cope with. And with red tape comes paperwork. The right to rent is a case in point. But, as much as it may be inconvenient, it is essential you comply with the right to rent rules. Here's what you need to know. 

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Andy Burnham addresses private landlords at the RLA’s Future Renting North Conference  

Here at MakeUrMove we are dedicated to offering all the tools and support a landlord could need. Through our online solution, we can help you from the beginning to the end of your tenancies whilst also keeping control firmly in your hands. In addition to providing cutting edge landlord software, our accredited team of lettings industry experts are always here to help out.  

At some point as a homeowner, you may come to the conclusion that it would be wise to rent out your house. Maybe you are thinking of going travelling or are temporarily relocating for work. Perhaps you are trying to sell your home but are finding it impossible. Or you may be looking to buy another property but your current home is locked in negative equity. 

The question posed in the title of this article is a little ambiguous. But, in theory, the answer is yes. You could let your property without a buy to let mortgage. But the reality is that if you are doing so you are highly likely to be committing mortgage fraud. Though probably unwittingly. 

From this month (April 2018), if you’re a landlord with a mortgaged rental property, you need to be aware that you will now have to pay more on your rental income due to changes in mortgage interest relief changes. We explore what these changes could mean to you. 

In theory, being a buy to let landlord is pretty straightforward. But is buy to let as easy as it looks? 

Welcome to the second in our series of industry interviews. For this instalment, we are delighted to profile David Smith, who is a landlord and tenant law partner at Anthony Gold Solicitors as well as Policy Director of the Residential Landlords Association. 

Tthe deposit protection scheme is something landlords often ask us about. It does cause some confusion, particularly among new buy to let or accidental landlords. But private landlords have had to protect their tenant's deposit since 2007. 

Here are the three income from property advice for individuals videos from HMRC.  

Whether you are a self-managing landlord or using the services of a letting agent - like ourselves - on a fully managed basis, you will have a business relationship with your tenants.