BBC Panorama Investigates State of Universal Credit Rent Arrears
Results from a new investigation by BBC Panorama have uncovered more information, regarding rent arrears in relation to Universal Credit claimants. Despite the Government stating that it believes the new system is working well, there are continuing reports of increasing rent arrear issues. As an example, Flintshire, in north...
Portico NLA London Landlord Seminar Next Week!
With the Portico NLA London Landlord Seminar only a week away (21st November!), the Just Landlords team are preparing for what we expect to be yet another informative event. We are proud to be attending again this year as a key partner, alongside our sister company Landlord News. It...
Deal or No Deal? Property Professionals Talk Brexit at East Midlands Expo
Last week, we attended the Deal or No Deal seminar at the East Midlands Expo in Nottingham. This seminar discussed possible effects of Brexit on the private rental sector (PRS). We heard from Russell Rigby, Managing Director of Rigby & Co., Andrew Pritchard, Director of Policy and Infrastructure for East Midlands Councils...
Which Regions See Tenants Spending the Highest Amount of their Salary on Rent?
With recent talk around the increase in Living Wage still not being enough to combat rising rents in London, we were interested to read the data in the latest Landbay Rental Index. This information shows that, overall, tenants in the UK spend a third of their monthly salary on rent...
Government Insights Panel Debate at the London Landlord Investment Show
A representative of Just Landlords sat in on the Government Insights Panel Debate, which took place at the Landlord Investment Show’s London Olympia event this week. The fact that events such as this exist and are heavily attended speaks for itself. Landlords and property investors want to find a way...
Will Living Wage Increases be Enough to Combat Rising Rents?
This week the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan announced that the London Living Wage has been increased from £10.20 to £10.55 per hour, with the UK Living Wage being raised to £9 per hour. The Living Wage Foundation has independently calculated the amount of this increase. However, is this...
Just Landlords Christmas Eve Hamper Giveaway
1.This competition is open to residents of the United Kingdom only. 2.It is a condition of entry to the competition that these rules are accepted as final and that the entrant agrees to abide by these rules. 3.Entrants must be aged 18 or over. 3.1.To enter the competition entrants...
Rents to Rise by Almost 14% over next 5 Years, Claims Savills
A shortage of supply in the private rental sector will push rent prices up by an average of almost 14% (13.7%) over the next five years, according to a claim by Savills. The estate agent suggests that the lack of properties on the lettings market is a sign of...
Just Landlords Shortlisted for Best Landlord Insurance Provider
This week we found out that we have been shortlisted for the National Landlord Investment Show (LIS) Award for Best Landlord Insurance Provider. We are thrilled to have received this news, and now, more than ever, are excited to be joining everyone in London on 15th November for the awards...
What are the Must-Have Features Brits are Desperate to have in their Kitchens?
How often do you redecorate your own home? How about the properties in your portfolio? For some, having a blank canvas to experiment with and create a fresh and new look is an exciting concept. For others, it may be a bit of an overwhelming nightmare… DIY chain B&Q...