Ally Aslam

I've worked in property for around 30 years, buying and selling homes, letting them, and running an estate agency in Derby. Today I'm Business Development Manager at Property Options Estate Agents on Burton Road, where we handle sales, lettings and commercial property.

Why I started Landlord Ally

Most landlords I meet aren't professionals with big portfolios. They're people with one or two properties who want to do the right thing, and the rules have never changed faster. I wanted somewhere to give straight answers, from someone who deals with these situations every week, without the jargon.

What I write about

The rules you have to follow, how to find and keep good tenants, the money side, and what's really happening in the market. Every article is dated and checked against official sources, and I update them when things change.

How I work

I write from experience, and I use research tools to help me draft and check the facts. Every article is reviewed and approved by me before it goes live.

My guidance is general and practical. It isn't regulated legal, financial or tax advice, and where you need a solicitor or accountant I'll say so.