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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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A Tenants’ Guide to Virtual Property Viewings
17th Jun 2020
4 min read
A Tenants’ Guide to Virtual Property Viewings

Virtual property viewings are on the rise. With lockdown limiting our lifestyles and restricting regular routines, technology has stepped in to help.

Here we explore how they work and share some essential tips to make the approach as easy and safe as possible.

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The landlord guide to Electrical Safety standards in England and Wales
2nd Jun 2020
4 min read
The landlord guide to Electrical Safety standards in England and Wales

Electrical safety is one of those areas which appears to cause lots of confusion for landlords, a quick tour of…

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How landlords can support tenant’s Mental Health during lockdown
31st May 2020
4 min read
How landlords can support tenant’s Mental Health during lockdown

Everyone is doing their best to weather the coronavirus storm but it’s fair to say we’re not all in the…

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COVID-19 Guide to letting or managing property for landlords
12th May 2020
5 min read
COVID-19 Guide to letting or managing property for landlords

The housing market in England is set to reopen today following a tweak to the law which relaxed the non-essential travel rule under Covid restrictions. We have produced a guide to explain what this means for the letting market and will update this as more information becomes clear.

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How to look after the garden in your rented property
11th May 2020
4 min read
How to look after the garden in your rented property

Putting down roots in a rented property can sometimes be a challenge. How long will you be there? Will you…

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Making Improvements to Your Rented Home
25th Apr 2020
5 min read
Making Improvements to Your Rented Home

An Englishman’s home is his castle, so the saying goes. Man, woman or child, everyone wants to live somewhere comfortable…

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How to Declutter Your Rented Property
7th Apr 2020
4 min read
How to Declutter Your Rented Property

Out of sight, out of mind? Or tidy house, tidy mind?

If your pad is looking more Miss Havisham than Marie Kondo, read on to discover our top tidying tips.

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COVID-19: ADVICE FOR TENANTS
31st Mar 2020
4 min read
COVID-19: ADVICE FOR TENANTS

As the spread of Covid-19 continues to cause uncertainty, online letting platform Make Ur Move gathers all the latest advice for tenants in one place.

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UPDATED – Advice for Landlords and Tenants on Coronavirus
13th Mar 2020
5 min read
UPDATED – Advice for Landlords and Tenants on Coronavirus

Updated 1st April 2020 Right to rent amendments  The government have relaxed some provisions of the right to rent scheme…

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Disabled Access in Private Rental Properties: Your Rights
12th Mar 2020
4 min read
Disabled Access in Private Rental Properties: Your Rights

When you have a disability, finding a suitable property to rent can be a challenge. Accessibility issues such as multiple steps, narrow doorways and awkwardly designed taps can make your shortlist of suitable places even shorter.

Here we explore what these are and how to request them so you can live independently in your ideal property.