Research by Upad has shown that one of the biggest pieces of advice that experienced landlords would give is to get to know tenants, even when using a letting agent. However, the most common...
The news this week that even individual private landlords must join a redress scheme is just the latest in an onslaught of laws and regulations aimed at tightening up the private rental sector. We...
It’s the lull before the storm for private tenants according to the Association of Residential Lettings Agents. In its market snapshot looking at November, ARLA says the number of tenants experiencing rent increases fell...
Buy-to-let landlords should invest the time in getting to know their tenants, according to new research. A survey conducted by Upad shows that one of the biggest regrets of experienced landlords when they first...
The number of tenants saying they are using letting agents to find a place to live has increased 12 per cent in the past year claims Zoopla. It says 48 per cent of tenants...
A growing number of tenants say they want to stay put in their rented home even if the landlord sells up. A survey of 600 tenants conducted in August for Vesta Property says that 78...
Tenants look set to be given more powers to take action against rogue landlords renting out properties “unfit for human habitation”, following a key vote by MPs. The Homes (Fitness) For Human Habitation Bill...
Nearly a fifth (18%) of tenants renting from private landlords say they have waited more than three months to get a deposit back, according to a survey. Mortgage lender the Nationwide said 4% of...
With more and more people choosing to rent for longer rather than buy a property of their own, the type of property features tenants go for is beginning to shift. New research by Go...
You may think you know how to rent but London’s lettings market is fast-paced, competitive and can catch you off guard. In this guest blog from Annie Richards from Gordon & Co, she outlines a guide...
