Upcoming Royal Wedding Causes Boost in Airbnb Bookings
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s upcoming royal wedding has caused a major tourism boost in areas surrounding London and Windsor, as Airbnb reports a staggering increase of 1,438% in bookings. Properties in Windsor, where the couple is getting married on 19th May 2018, and the surrounding towns, including Slough,...
Government Urged to Focus on Improving Housing Conditions in the PRS
In the wake of the recent Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning, causing the deaths of two men in Edgware, North London, new figures reveal that thousands more tenants could be at risk in their homes, according to the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH). Analysis from The Times suggests that...
Top 5 Home Improvements to Add Value to your Rental Property
Home improvements can increase your property’s market value, as well as the monthly rental price. If your property is in the vicinity of universities or colleges, you could adapt it more for students, or if it’s in a suburban area, perhaps adding an extra bedroom could put your property on...
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The Property Investor & Homebuyer Show is a great event for landlords to meet with likeminded professionals in the industry. This will be a chance to discuss recent topics and changes in legislation, such as the new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES), and learn from hundreds of industry specialists....
Luxury London Properties Reaping Weekly Rent Payments of over £15,000
London has ever been a location within the UK that has been universally admired as a location for property. The capital has so much to offer, from great social amenities including a multitude of fabulous theatres and restaurants, to a choice of public transport options that allow for flexible...
The Evenings may be Lighter, but Lettings Professionals must Remember their Safety
Most of us will be pleased that the days are getting longer and the evenings are lighter, but we’re reminding landlords, letting agents and estate agents to remember their personal safety in the springtime. Lighter evenings can certainly make arranging property viewings more convenient for self-managing landlords or their...
Carbon Monoxide Leak Reinforces Importance of Landlord Responsibility
Two men have died, and five people have been taken to hospital, following a suspected leak of carbon monoxide in a North London rental property. The pair, aged 35 and 42, were discovered by emergency services in the property, situated in Bacon Lane, Edgware. Among the five taken to...
Northern Landlords Experiencing Highest Number of Void Periods
According to recent findings from the UK Association of Letting Agents (UKALA), the majority of landlords who have experienced void periods in the last three months own property in the North of England. The Landlords Panel Survey for quarter four of 2017 shows that the North East and North...
Support is there for Government Plans to Professionalise Estate Agencies
Recent steps have been taken by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) to increase the professionalism of the estate agencies, such as the introduction of banning orders and a database to record those who have received one. This will hopefully bring us closer to putting a...
Further Measures Taken to Deter Rogue Landlords and Letting Agents
New measures have now been put in place to deter rogue landlords and letting agents. On 6th April banning orders and a national database of rogue landlords and letting agents were introduced as part of the Housing and Planning Act 2016. Any landlord convicted of an offence, such as the...