As the Beast from the East threatens to make a comeback, landlords of buy-to-let properties would do well to ensure premises are winter ready before temperatures threaten to plunge to levels much colder and snowier than average for this time of year and to avoid further costs.

Tenant eviction specialists, Landlord Action, says that as many as 50% of Section 21 cases they handle are as a result of tenants wanting to be re-housed by the council.

NatWest has reduced rates on some buy-to-let and residential products.

Property owners continue to hang on to the family home much longer than is necessary – even when the financial and lifestyle benefits of downsizing are crystal clear.

Investing in buy-to-let is a huge responsibility and as the number of people living in rented accommodation is set to rise further, demand for new landlords has never been higher.

We are a nation of DIY enthusiasts, and according to the latest research from NAEA Propertymark, we have splashed out a total of £48bn doing up our homes over the last five years – an average of £8,000 each.

Empty nesters, retirees or homeowners who just want something more manageable. There are many reasons for wanting to move to a smaller property, some financial, some practical.

Coming into effect on 20th March this year, the Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018 aims to increase standards for properties in the private rental sector and, for many landlords there should be little new to do.

There's no denying it's cold at the moment. Usually the weather follows the news on TV, but when the the weather IS the news it's probably a good idea to put the BBQ on ice for a week or two (pun intended).

As well as arguably being one the most stressful things we will ever do, moving home is also one of the most exciting. The very first step of this process is getting your property valued.