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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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Manchester’s Smart motorways
7th Aug 2017
3 min read
Manchester’s Smart motorways

Later this year smart motorways will arrive in Greater Manchester. After plans were first unveiled in 2010 the 17-mile stretch on the M62 and M60 will finally open in September 2017.

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What are the benefits of online Self Assessment returns for landlords?
6th Aug 2017
3 min read
What are the benefits of online Self Assessment returns for landlords?

As a landlord you probably don’t think of yourself as a business owner, however being a landlord, you’re almost certainly self-employed or perhaps even a small business owner. What is for certain, HMRC does consider landlords receiving money from renting a property out to be in business. And landlords must complete a Self Assessment.

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Landlords: How to manage your tenants
31st Jul 2017
3 min read
Landlords: How to manage your tenants

As a landlord dealing with tenants is of course one of the most important aspects of your business. It is also one of the most time-consuming and, at times, inconvenient too.

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Five things to think about before renting a property
25th Jul 2017
3 min read
Five things to think about before renting a property

Finding a new place to rent can be tricky. You need to make sure you know what is available, be on the best mailing lists and sometimes just plain lucky in stumbling across a flat or house to rent.

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Will a London Grand Prix get the green light?
17th Jul 2017
3 min read
Will a London Grand Prix get the green light?

Could the streets of London soon be reverberating to the sound of Formula One cars as thousands of spectators pack into temporary stands along The Mall?

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Hands off property management
11th Jul 2017
4 min read
Hands off property management

As a landlord there will be many things you enjoy about your business but, if the daily routine of looking after your properties…

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London City Airport goes digital
9th Jun 2017
3 min read
London City Airport goes digital

We’ve all seen movies with air traffic controllers hunched over their screens trying to help a stricken aircraft land safely.

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Who should Landlords vote for on 8 June?
6th Jun 2017
2 min read
Who should Landlords vote for on 8 June?

Another major vote is upon us tomorrow. So it’s time to have a last minute look at what the parties’ manifestos mean for our Landlord customers.

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Housing and the election
5th Jun 2017
2 min read
Housing and the election

Amongst politicians housing has become a hot topic of debate in recent years with voters concerned about rising house prices, lack of housing stock, and spiralling rents.

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Questions every tenant should ask their landlord
5th Jun 2017
3 min read
Questions every tenant should ask their landlord

When you are looking for a new home to rent it is very tempting to commit to the first house you find. It’s only natural.