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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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Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm (England) regulations 2015 – a landlords guide
6th Jul 2015
2 min read
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarm (England) regulations 2015 – a landlords guide

From the 1st October 2015 – All rented properties will be required to have a smoke detector/alarm
installed on every floor.

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Are we building a sustainable property market?
27th May 2015
2 min read
Are we building a sustainable property market?

For years, it has been no secret that the UK has not been building nearly enough homes to satiate demand.

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Why choose an online estate agent?
28th Apr 2015
4 min read
Why choose an online estate agent?

The way properties are being sold and let is changing, with more and more property owners choosing online agents. Why is online the future?

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Legal Update
8th Mar 2015
3 min read
Legal Update

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

We are in the sleepy depths of the summer when nothing much happens – or does it? Here are a couple of news items for you:

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Legal Update February 2015
8th Mar 2015
3 min read
Legal Update February 2015

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

We are in the sleepy depths of the summer when nothing much happens – or does it? Here are a couple of news items for you:

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Has traditional estate agency gone off the market?
13th Jan 2015
2 min read
Has traditional estate agency gone off the market?

In probably the most regressive move for homeowners and landlords in years a significant number of traditional agents have recently…

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Landlord Law Update August 2014
7th Jan 2015
2 min read
Landlord Law Update August 2014

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

We are in the sleepy depths of the summer when nothing much happens – or does it? Here are a couple of news items for you:

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The Government has published the right-to-rent code of practice
29th Oct 2014
< 1 min read
The Government has published the right-to-rent code of practice

New legislation will see landlords face fines if they rent homes to illegal immigrants without checking their ‘right to rent’.

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Investing in Liverpool student accommodation
28th Oct 2014
2 min read
Investing in Liverpool student accommodation

Like many university cities in the UK, Liverpool in recent years has seen a chronic undersupply of bespoke student housing in the area. Last year alone, 82.3% of students in Liverpool were not housed by their respected universities, which meant that demand was, and continues to be, high for prime student accommodation in the city.

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5 elements of a high performing property advert
15th Oct 2014
2 min read
5 elements of a high performing property advert

Buyers search using price brackets on portals such as Rightmove and Zoopla. Price yourself out of the market and you could find yourself being missed in searches…..