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The latest news and industry updates with tips and guidance for landlords in the private rented sector.
Tenants on benefits choose heating or eating, claims report
A report has found that tenants in the private rented sector who are on benefits…
FSA warns against fraudulent 'no money down' deals
The Financial Services Authority has warned against fast-buy, no money down deals, saying these could…
Buy-to-let lending on long road to recovery
The value of buy-to-let mortgages taken out in the third quarter of 2012 totalled £4.2bn,…
What You Need To Know About The New Electrical Safety Checks
The government has recently announced new legislation which includes landlords facing mandatory electrical safety checks.…
Flatshare rents come down as tenants struggle with costs
Flatsharing rents have fallen this year for the first time. The average flatsharer in the…
Move-in Checklist For Landlords
A handy tenant move-in checklist for landlords to make sure everything is compliant.
Home Security Tips Landlords And Tenants Should Know
Fear of crime is something which unites both tenant and landlord. Here are some essential…
How Much Should You Charge For Security Deposit?
The Tenant Fees Act 2019 will limit the amount you can charge for security and…
Property body hits out at 'flawed' rental surveys
Lack of official data on rents is fuelling misinformation and leading to a false portrayal…
Buying cheaper than renting in nine out of ten towns, says Zoopla
Buying is cheaper than renting in 90% of 50 towns in Britain. On average, renting…
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How To Use Furniture To Rent Your Property Faster
6th Jun 2019
3 min read
How To Use Furniture To Rent Your Property Faster

Furniture can have a big impact when you’re looking to attract tenants. Let’s have a look at how furnishings can help to increase your ROI.

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New System To Improve Direct Payment Of Universal Credit To Landlord
6th Jun 2019
2 min read
New System To Improve Direct Payment Of Universal Credit To Landlord

A Croydon-based software company, Caridon Landlord Solutions, says payment times will be reduced from three weeks to two days with the launch of their new online system later this year, developed alongside the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP).

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Buy-To-Let Mortage Rates “Have Begun A Drift Upwards”, According To Online Broker Publishing Its Latest Research
6th Jun 2019
2 min read
Buy-To-Let Mortage Rates “Have Begun A Drift Upwards”, According To Online Broker Publishing Its Latest Research

Research out today (Thursday, June 6th) from online mortgage broker reveals the cost of the majority of fixed rate buy-to-let mortgages look to have begun a drift upwards.

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Move Out Checklist For Landlords
5th Jun 2019
4 min read
Move Out Checklist For Landlords

Is a tenant about to move out of your rental property? You may already be thinking about what you need to do to prepare the property for potential new tenants. Ensure the move out procedure goes smoothly with our move out checklist.

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Home Security Tips Landlords And Tenants Should Know
4th Jun 2019
3 min read
Home Security Tips Landlords And Tenants Should Know

Fear of crime is something which unites both tenant and landlord. Here are some essential home security tips to keep your property safe and secure.

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Demand & Risks Of Company Lets
2nd Jun 2019
3 min read
Demand & Risks Of Company Lets

Have you been considering company lets – a kind of rent-to-rent?

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How To Handle Tenant Turnover
30th May 2019
3 min read
How To Handle Tenant Turnover

The difficulty of coping with tenant turnover is something many new landlords don’t appreciate – even experienced operators will admit tenant turnover is one of the most stressful aspects of being a buy to let landlord.

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Move-in Checklist For Landlords
30th May 2019
6 min read
Move-in Checklist For Landlords

A handy tenant move-in checklist for landlords to make sure everything is compliant.

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How Much Should You Charge For Security Deposit?
30th May 2019
< 1 min read
How Much Should You Charge For Security Deposit?

The Tenant Fees Act 2019 will limit the amount you can charge for security and holding deposit.

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5 Ways To Avoid Landlord-Tenant Disputes
28th May 2019
4 min read
5 Ways To Avoid Landlord-Tenant Disputes

Whether you’re a renter or landlord you’ll want to enjoy a tenancy without arguments and disputes. Which is easier said than done. But whichever side of the rent book you’re on here’s our top 5 ways to avoid landlord-tenant disputes.