Landlords
Since emerging from lockdown the online property market has seen a boom, with most home search websites noting a rise in landlords looking to advertise property as well as potential buyers hoping to arrange property viewings. However, because the lockdown has been lifted does not mean the virus has gone
Opinion
Rishi Sunak, Chancellor of the Exchequer, recently announced a new stamp duty tax break that will save the average UK house buyer around £4,500. The move is intended to revitalise the property market which has been consistently declining since the beginning of the pandemic. It is no secret that
Landlords
Moving to a new home is expensive, with tenants and landlords feeling the financial implications of moving equally. For landlords, home search websites charge high fees to advertise property. Additionally, if your tenants move out you risk your property sitting unoccupied for weeks or months, which compounds the costs associated
Regulation
1. When did the tenancy fee ban come into effect? * Well before my time! * Jan 2019 * Jun 2019 * Jan 2020 2. Which country does this law cover? * England * Northern Ireland * Wales * Scotland * Narnia 3. Which of the following will a tenant still be responsible for? * Lost keys * Inventories * Gas certification
Updated September 2026 Being a landlord takes cash and a fair amount of risk Homes are expensive to purchase and maintain. Most landlords invest in residential homes as a pension source instead of the more traditional stocks and shares. The cost of this investment makes landlords keen to only let
Landlords
This topic has been raging in the housing community since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The pandemic's impact can be felt across the board. Over 2 million people have become unemployed in the UK since the pandemic started. Around 1.4 million people applied for universal credit in
News
There is a lot of information going around at the moment about how to manage your properties in these troubling times. Here is a round up of what we know so far: Three months notice required for evictions Landlords will not be able to start eviction proceedings a tenant for
Regulation
Related posts * What is the Tenancy Fee Act 2019 * Covid news and regulations round up People and businesses all over the world are being affected by the cost-of-living crisis. Unfortunately, housing is not immune. Here is our 7 step action plan to negotiate conversations around rent. 1. Evaluate
Last updated: June 25, 2025 Right to Rent checks are a legal requirement for all landlords in England, but the landscape has changed significantly in 2025. With the transition from physical documents to digital eVisas and new schemes for Ukrainian nationals, it's crucial to stay up-to-date
Guides
Securing your dream rental home is an exciting milestone, but before you can settle in, there's an essential step: passing the tenant assessment. This process ensures landlords feel confident in their choice, knowing their property is in responsible hands. Not to worry, the Husmus team have created this
Regulation
The rental landscape in England changed on June 1, 2019 the day the tenancy fee act 2019 aka the tenancy fee ban, came into effect. Below, you may take our quiz to test your knowlege, check out the answers to the quiz and download an infographic to help you remember
Editor's Pick
In the business of housing there are many many players and many more motivations. Tenants, landlords, letting agents, proptechs, councils, housing associations, government; each fulfills a purpose and has disparate goals. With an abundance of customers and providers, why is the housing industry so wrought with problems? I believe that