Now that the private rented sector is the second largest tenure in the market, it’s time to make agencies more transparent. One in four people in Britain feel they have been charged unfair fees by...
As any brokers who specialise in buy-to-let know, tenant arrears can be a financial fly in the ointment for landlords. At best, they hinder a landlord’s cash flow in the short-term. At worst, they...
Labour is launching a policy review into the private rented sector focusing on letting agents and landlords. It says the aim of the consultation is to stop irresponsible agents operating and end the scandal...
A local council neglected to carry out annual gas safety checks on properties used to house its tenants. As a result, the London borough of Hammersmith and Fulham has been hit with a penalty...
July 2nd will see the launch of Scotland’s very first Tenancy Deposit Scheme requiring all tenant deposits to be secured with a Government approved custodial scheme. The regulations to provide these deposit schemes became...
Cardiff assembly to vote on proposed reforms that would mean only accredited homeowners could let their properties. Private landlords would have to obtain a licence before letting out homes under reforms being proposed by...
Dilapidations are the repairs for which the tenant is responsible for carrying out before vacating their rented property. However, few tenants living in rented accommodation will be aware of the law regarding Dilapidations or...
Tenants are increasingly asking to see the landlord’s permission from the mortgage lender to allow a residential property to be let. This is a particular problem for ‘amateur’ landlords – for example, those who choose to let their...
RentPro property management software helps you to keep track of maintenance and with its alerts ensures that regular safety checks and inspections are not overlooked. In the current economic climate, buy-to-let properties are an increasingly...
The Scottish Government has promised better protection and improved services for more than 270,000 private sector tenants. A consultation launched by housing minister Keith Brown yesterday will help deal with rogue landlords by creating...
