This post is historical content and the information provided relating to Section 21 is no longer relevant as of May 1 2026. Some landlords may see deposit protection schemes as unnecessary, preferring to return deposits directly if no damage occurs. However, these schemes exist to raise standards and ensure deposits are handled fairly, preventing landlords […]
Read MoreDisgruntled savers who refuse to continue to suffer dreadful interest rates offered by banks are turning to buy-to-let property to provide very lucrative returns. Property investment in the UK is increasing and more and more people are becoming aware of the potential profitability of letting out decent standard rental property to tenants who want somewhere to live. […]
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UK landlords are considered to be service providers, offering their rental property assets as suitable homes for people looking to rent property in the private sector. However, there are times when being a landlord can appear to have a few drawbacks, so we would like to offer landlords a little advice on dealing with some […]
Read MoreThere are now four authorised deposit protection schemes in the UK: The addition of a fourth deposit protection company could create even more confusion in the UK courts as there are different rules and regulations that must be followed for each provider. The Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS), Deposit Protection Scheme (DPS) and mydeposits have been […]
Read MoreLandlords Must Carry Out Tenant Referencing To Avoid Bad Tenants 2012 wasn’t really a great year to be a landlord Almost 60% of landlords had problems with bad tenants in 2012 99,000 tenants didn’t pay rent for more than 2 months Tenant evictions increased 8% During 2012 some 59% of landlords were left out of pocket […]
Read MoreInventory Needs To Record Condition of All Fixtures And Fittings To Avoid Deposit Disputes Increased demand for suitable rental properties in the UK Private Rental Sector (PRS) means there is an urgent need for landlords and tenants to develop and maintain an accurate inventory of all fixtures and fittings in order to avoid disputes over […]
Read MoreThe UK Private Rental Sector (PRS) is one of the UK’s best performing economies despite all the economic doom and gloom reported by the national press. Landlords and property investors spend a great deal of money on purchasing, renovating and renting out property, be that purchasing with cash, refurbishment of the property, paying repair or […]
Read MoreIt looks like 2013 could be a very busy year for UK Buy-To-Let, according to the Association of Residential Lettings Agents (ARLA). The average number of rental properties owned by BTL landlords rose from 7 to 8 in the final quarter of 2012, and the market expansion looks set to continue throughout 2013 as better […]
Read MoreWith UK University terms now started for the 2012/13 academic year we offer 5 great tips for new student tenants. 1.- Many landlords require a deposit for the rental of a property and may ask for the deposit and the first month’s rent. This can be quite a large sum of cash to […]
Read MoreLandlords are extremely positive about the current state of the UK Buy-To-Let market, according to a recent survey carried out by CHL Mortgages. According to the survey 71% of respondents were positive about the growth and stability of the UK Buy-To-Let market. 5% remained negative about the sector’s growth and stability. The positive mood from […]
Read More40% of all UK Private Rented Sector (PRS) tenants have reportedly lost some or all of their rental deposit at the end of a tenancy, but landlords aren’t winning either, says a new report. The total amount lost per person averaged £313 (GBP) according to a new survey conducted by online property portal – FindaProperty.com. […]
Read MoreThis post is historical content and the information provided relating to Section 21 is no longer relevant as of May 1 2026. New Deposit Protection rules are now in force and the deadline for landlords and letting agents for the registration of a tenant’s deposit, for every single tenancy, must be completed within 30 days […]
Read MoreRenting a property in the UK Private Rented Sector (PRS) is fast following the European trend and becoming the normal thing for people to do instead of taking the plunge and getting a foot on the property ladder. Struggling First Time Buyers have been forced to rent whilst saving for a deposit on a home. […]
Read MoreFigures released this week by a UK property association, have shown the average length of a tenancy in the UK private rented sector (PRS) has increased to around 19 months. The vast number of people now renting in England has increased by a dramatic 56% since 2004, which now accounts for over 20% of all […]
Read MoreIt seems pets are posing problems in the booming rental market, as landlords are refusing to allow them in their properties. It’s hardly surprising as they fear they will damage furniture, fixtures and even bring fleas. Times are hard enough as it is for those searching for homes, with difficulties securing mortgages and repossessions on […]
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