Individuals looking to rent property in the UK PRS (private rented sector) need to keep the selection process focussed and relatively simple when looking to rent property. First time tenants looking for property to rent in the UK are being advised to carry out plenty of research before accepting a tenancy. The Association of Residential […]
Read MoreUK Landlords and letting agents are being warned about an increase in bogus tenant applications. Fraudulent applicants have been filling out tenancy application forms provided by honest landlords and agents, giving inaccurate or misleading information, in a bid to secure the rental of the property. It is not unknown for the fraudsters to move from […]
Read MoreIn the UK long term property renting has become more of a necessity for those who cannot afford to buy a home of their own. Millions of Britons have already resigned themselves to never owning their own home as they become more comfortable with the prospect of long term renting. At the end of […]
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 MoreAt present there is no tenant referencing criteria and landlords, letting agents and tenant referencing companies use their own. We’re seeing tenant suitability is determined using a range of inconsistent checks. Surely tenant referencing needs stronger regulation? A nationwide poll this year found that 18 percent of landlords never trust a tenant when making a […]
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