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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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Can You Stop Tenants Smoking in Your Property?
6th Mar 2020
3 min read
Can You Stop Tenants Smoking in Your Property?

Over 7 million people in the UK are smokers. The figure is declining year-on year and with National No Smoking…

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Tips for Landlords: How to Answer the Most Commonly Asked Tenant Questions
27th Feb 2020
5 min read
Tips for Landlords: How to Answer the Most Commonly Asked Tenant Questions

Successful landlords know the market. They comply with all current legislation, keeping up to date with changes and understanding the implications.

So when those tenants ask questions, they have the answers. Informed, helpful answers that will improve the landlord-tenant relationship and make life easier for both parties.

Here we share some tips about how to respond to the most commonly asked tenant questions.

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Wales to Introduce Mandatory 12-Month Tenancies
18th Feb 2020
3 min read
Wales to Introduce Mandatory 12-Month Tenancies

Year-long tenancies are set to become mandatory in Wales under a new law announced this week.

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The Changing Lettings Landscape: What it Means for Tenants
11th Feb 2020
4 min read
The Changing Lettings Landscape: What it Means for Tenants

In a predictably unpredictable industry, the one thing rental property tenants can rely on is uncertainty. Will my landlord be…

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Pets Allowed: Proposed Changes to the Model Tenancy Agreement
31st Jan 2020
3 min read
Pets Allowed: Proposed Changes to the Model Tenancy Agreement

Animal-loving tenants could soon find it easier to track down pet-friendly property to rent.   Currently, only 7% of homes…

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The UK Lettings Market: Our Predictions for the Next Decade
29th Jan 2020
6 min read
The UK Lettings Market: Our Predictions for the Next Decade

2020 has landed and with it the prospect of more change and uncertainty for the UK rental market.

In online letting agent MakeUrMove’s latest Q&As, managing director Alexandra Morris shares her insight into what the next ten years could hold for both landlords and tenant

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Winter Property Care: Who’s Responsible for What?
22nd Jan 2020
4 min read
Winter Property Care: Who’s Responsible for What?

Snow and storms, freezing temperatures and flashes of lightning can all play havoc with a property. And in winter the…

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The End of Section 21: What It Means for Landlords
15th Jan 2020
4 min read
The End of Section 21: What It Means for Landlords

The imminent abolition of Section 21 has been described as the “biggest change to the private rental sector in a generation” but also “the biggest threat to landlords and letting agents in years”.

Here we explore what the end of Section 21 will mean for you as a landlord and how you can get prepared, organised and fully compliant for when the new legislation is in place.

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Shortlisted in the Prolific North Tech Awards 2020
9th Jan 2020
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Shortlisted in the Prolific North Tech Awards 2020

We’ve been shortlisted in the Prolific North Tech Awards 2020 for our Good Landlord service.

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5 Things Tenants Should Know About Setting Up Broadband
27th Nov 2019
4 min read
5 Things Tenants Should Know About Setting Up Broadband

Setting up broadband and utilities may seem straightforward and easy, but it can be trickier than you expect. Whether you are moving to a new property or switching from one broadband provider to another, here are 5 pieces of advice to help you get started on setting up broadband in the property.