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Accidental Damage, Malicious Damage and Wear and Tear Explained
A cracked ceramic hob, a damaged internal door and a worn carpet may all require money to put right—but they
Helping Landlord Associations and Liaison Teams Improve Insurance Awareness
Landlord associations and local-authority landlord liaison teams are often among the most trusted sources of practical information within the private
Private Residential Tenancies in Scotland: The Open-Ended System Explained
Scotland has operated a very different private tenancy system from England for several years. Most private lets created since December
Should Landlords Remortgage to Release Equity?
A rental property may have increased in value since it was purchased, while the outstanding mortgage balance may also have
Home Emergency Cover: What Help Can a Landlord Expect?
A tenant calls late at night because the boiler has stopped working. Water is coming through the ceiling. The only
Property for Sale Is Now Live — Advertise Your Property Free on NetRent
NetRent’s new Property for Sale service is now live. Landlords, letting agents, estate agents and members of the public can
Rent in Advance: What Landlords and Agents Can and Cannot Require
The rules around rent in advance changed significantly under the Renters’ Rights reforms, and landlords need to be careful about
Deposit, Credit File and Affordability: A Tenant’s Route to Mortgage Readiness
Many tenants assume that becoming mortgage-ready begins and ends with saving a deposit. The deposit matters, but lenders also examine
Deposit Protected? That’s Only Half the Job
Protecting a tenant’s deposit is one of the best-known landlord responsibilities, but simply placing the money in an approved scheme
Empty Between Tenancies: What Does Your Landlord Insurance Require?
One tenant has moved out and the next has not yet moved in. The property may be empty for only