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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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Are you up to date with legal changes in the Private Rented Sector?
29th Feb 2016
2 min read
Are you up to date with legal changes in the Private Rented Sector?

This has been the biggest year of legal changes in the world of landlord and tenant for a decade or more. We have had:

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Landlords: How to keep a good tenant
22nd Feb 2016
3 min read
Landlords: How to keep a good tenant

We all have our own idea of the ideal tenant. But, it’s fair to assume all landlords have a broadly similar person in mind.

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How secure is a smart home
1st Feb 2016
3 min read
How secure is a smart home

It wasn’t too long ago that controlling household appliances and heating from a mobile phone seemed like something out of Star Trek.

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Five ways to achieve the asking price for your home
25th Jan 2016
4 min read
Five ways to achieve the asking price for your home

It would be great if selling a house simply involved hanging out a for sale sign and waiting for the cheque to drop through the letter box.

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A review of the 2015 landlord law changes
23rd Dec 2015
5 min read
A review of the 2015 landlord law changes

From specialist landlord & tenant lawyer Tessa Shepperson of www.landlordlaw.co.uk

2015 has been a big year for changes in the private rented sector. In fact I can’t remember a year when we had so much going on.

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A landlord’s guide to referencing tenants
22nd Dec 2015
3 min read
A landlord’s guide to referencing tenants

Deciding on who you should rent your property to is an important decision and is one that should be made carefully. We have put together a handy guide for you to refer to when taking on new tenants

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Why should you rent to DSS tenants?
17th Dec 2015
2 min read
Why should you rent to DSS tenants?

With the rising number of people claiming benefits, there is a great demand for rental properties within the private sector. However, there are not many landlords prepared to consider DSS tenants, even if it means their properties will remain empty for another month – to come.

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How much value does a downstairs toilet add to a property?
30th Nov 2015
2 min read
How much value does a downstairs toilet add to a property?

When discussing home improvements, renovations and refurbishments or indeed creating additional value…

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Kelly’s 6 tips to achieve a quick sale post offer
25th Nov 2015
2 min read
Kelly’s 6 tips to achieve a quick sale post offer

You’ve accepted an offer? That’s great news. But now what?

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6 ways to decorate your rental home whilst protecting your deposit
18th Nov 2015
< 1 min read
6 ways to decorate your rental home whilst protecting your deposit

While renting a property has its perks, neutral/dull interiors and the thought of losing your deposit are not one of them. Rented or not it is still your home