Aug 133 min read
How Hardship Tests for Tenants Might Affect UK Rentals
The concept of hardship tests for tenants has been suggested by new Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook. The idea from the Labour...
Jul 303 min read
Pros and Cons of Buying a Property with Sitting Tenants: A Guide for Landlords
Choosing whether to buy a property with sitting tenants can be a tough decision. It offers immediate rental income and potential cost...
Mar 8, 20223 min read
Japanese Knotweed: How to Get Rid of it From Your Rental Properties
The storms that hit Britain in February may bring additional consequences for landlords and their rental properties. Japanese knotweed...
Jan 25, 20223 min read
Could We See Rent Control in the UK?
The Scottish Government has issued a consultation on a set of new measures it says will “improve the lives of Scotland’s tenants.” Among...
Dec 28, 20214 min read
Tips and Hints That New Landlords Need to Know
If your plans for 2022 involve becoming a new landlord, there are a whole host of things that you need to know before you take the...
Dec 14, 20213 min read
Finding Tenants in December – Why it’s Not All Bad News
Every letting agent and landlord dread that phone call, letter or email from a tenant, giving notice that they will be moving out in...
Nov 30, 20212 min read
How Letting Agents Can Gain a Competitive Edge
With huge competition in the market, letting agents need a competitive edge that propels their brand in front of prospective tenants....
Oct 26, 20213 min read
How to Help Tenants With Rising Energy Bills and Suppliers Going Bust
You cannot have failed to notice the crisis in the energy market recently. As the price of natural gas rose, many of the smaller...
Sep 14, 20213 min read
Is it Time For a Rogue Tenant Register?
Industry website LandlordZONE has called for the problem of rogue tenants to be addressed in a similar way to that of rogue landlords....
Jun 10, 20213 min read
What Rental Charges Can Landlords Demand Before a Tenancy?
The coronavirus pandemic has dented many people’s finances, leaving landlords and letting agents needing to be as cautious as possible...
