Homeowner Wins Case Against Chartered Surveyor that Failed to Spot Japanese Knotweed
We’re always shouting about the importance of checking your property for Japanese knotweed, as once this plant takes hold, it can cause enormous amounts of costly damage. A London homeowner experienced this first-hand when he had to pay for it to be professionally removed, costing £10,000. Before buying his...
Concerns for Financial Futures of Landlords and Letting Agents Revealed
With the Tenant Fees Act now in place, we have undertaken research to determine the aftereffects of such a change to the private rental sector (PRS). The results have revealed that 42% of UK landlords are concerned about their financial future and assets in the property rental market. It...
Landlords Have Better Investment Opportunities Up North, Following the Tenant Fees Ban
The Tenant Fees Act may now be in place, but landlords can still make a profit from investment opportunities, according to a new report from The Daily Telegraph. It has been speculated by many in the industry that this ban on fees will simply be recuperated by increasing rent...
Our Property and Housing Expert Explains the Tenant Fees Act
Following a successful round of radio and TV interviews ahead of the introduction of the Tenant Fees Act on 1st June, our Property and Housing Expert, Rose Jinks, has sat down to explain the lettings fee ban in more detail. In the talking head video below, Rose answers the industry’s...
Preparing Lets for Family Tenants – Our Ten Furnishing Tips
Landlords, if you want to let your properties to family tenants who will settle down and become long-term renters, then you should consider furnishing it to suit their needs. Families will be looking for a spacious let with a garden and will most certainly want to have the option...
Preparing Lets for Student Tenants – Our Ten Furnishing Tips
If you have invested in a property within a university area and you intend on preparing it to let, consider tailoring it to suit students. By taking time to furnish it with them in mind, you can save money and increase interest from potential tenants. Take a look at our...
Don’t be a “Nightmare Landlord” – Photo on Twitter Exposes Unreasonable Request to Tenant
Landlords, there are many dos and don’ts, when it comes to property investment. From following rules and regulations regarding your let, to ensuring that the tenancy is handled in the correct way, we like to make sure that you have all the information you need – which is why...
Scepticism and Uncertainty Sweep the Country, as Tenant Fees Ban Fast Approaches
With the Tenant Fees Act 2019 coming into force next week (1st June), there are worries that rent prices will soar to accommodate the abolition of tenant fees. From 1st June 2019, it will be illegal for letting agents and landlords to charge certain fees to tenants. If they...
Changes to Tenant Fees – What Will Happen on 1st June?
Both ourselves and Landlord News have been discussing the topic of the Tenant Fees Bill since its early stages, updating our readers as and when fresh information and comments have been announced. It is has been highlighted exactly why the ban, due to become the Tenant Fees Act 2019...
Mental Health in Housing – Our Tips to Reduce Stress
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week, and so we have been looking at what we can do to aid the improvement of mental health in housing. As well as providing specialist insurance to landlords, we are proud to make available free guides and tips regarding the property sector. With...