Case Study: How David Retired From Being a Landlord and Passed On His Legacy Early

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When “David” (not his real name) first came to us, he had what many landlords would see as the perfect position. After three decades of hard work, he had built a portfolio of 14 rental properties in his personal name

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Landlord fined nearly £1,000 for ignoring fly-tipping mess

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A landlord has been fined £956 after neglecting to clear a pile of discarded fridges and other debris from a small garden at his rented property.

The issue came to light in September 2024 when council officers discovered the unsightly heap in the front garden of the landlord’s empty home.

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HMOs generate £1.4bn in rent every month

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The financial size of the shared living sector in England and Wales has been revealed, with research highlighting that it generates around £1.4 billion in rent every month.

This vibrant market, driven by nearly 400,000 licensed Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs)

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I want the beneficiaries of my property portfolio to inherit value not burden

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It’s one of the biggest unspoken fears among landlords. We work for decades to build something secure, only to realise late in the day that if we don’t put the right structure in place, what we think of as a legacy could feel more like a liability to the people who inherit it.

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Six in 10 landlords have put rents up over the past year

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A survey has found that 58.5% of UK landlords have put rents up over the past year, with 31.1% applying rises to select properties and 27.4% adjusting rates across their full portfolios.

The findings from property management and finance platform

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Renters lose £169m in deposit interest every year – Claim Generation Rent

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Private renters across England and Wales are being deprived of £169 million in potential interest from their tenancy deposits each year, Generation Rent says.

It says that with £5.37 billion in deposits held in government-accredited schemes generate just £17 million in benefits annually under the current system.

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Tenants face becoming ‘lifetime renters’

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Around 2.2 million would-be first-time buyers have been locked out of the property market since 2006, research reveals.

According to the Building Societies Association (BSA), there’s a growing crisis for renters, particularly those aged 25-44.

The BSA found that 59% of those tenants said they expected to own a home by now but remain stuck in rented accommodation.

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How Landlords Can Future-Proof Their Property Portfolios and Inspire the Next Generation

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I bought my first rental property when I was 19.

That was decades ago, and like many of you reading this, I didn’t just build a property portfolio, I built a business.

It’s been the foundation of my family’s security

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Landlords called out for tenant ’emergencies’ from lightbulbs to leaks

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Landlords summoned to address what a tenant describes as an ’emergency’ find that many of these issues prove to be minor inconveniences.

A study by Direct Line business insurance reveals that 65% of landlords have been contacted to urgently handle trivial matters.

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Elderly and problem tenants rehomed as landlord celebrates “success” in selling 5 buy-to-lets

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We’re already over halfway through 2025. It’s hard to believe that in the blink of an eye we’ll be entering into 2026. We’ve been through a lot as landlords, the tax nightmares, refurb costs, struggling to rent, and the Renters’ Rights Bill edging closer to implementation.

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