The Latest Private Rented Sector News
Stop blaming agents for rental sector problems, top expert demands
A landmark report on private renting provides the opportunity to stop blaming letting agents and landlords for the sector’s problems,
Can I withhold money from my tenants bond for loss of rent?
Here is a question to the blog clinic from Giles (not his real name) who is a landlord. My tenant
Government urged to introduce ‘property MoT’ for rental homes
Landlords face yet another battering after a scathing report urged Government to introduce mandatory licensing, extra fees and annual inspections
Fire safety regulations: are you aware of your responsibilities as a landlord?
As a landlord, it goes without saying that you must keep the property you provide your tenants with safe and
Tenants given further letting fee protection with new government announcement
The government has announced a further measure to bring an end to costly fees imposed by a landlord or agent.
What do tenants want? How to make your buy-to-let property more appealing
The majority of renters want to move into an unfurnished property, but relatively few landlords offer homes without furniture. So,
New rules will stop landlords overcharging tenants for minor damage
An amendment to the Tenant Fees Bill means that landlords must provide proof of the costs of replacing damaged items
Landlords could face criminal charges if they don’t comply with new HMO rules
Landlords who rent properties to multiple tenants face tough new licensing rules designed to protect tenants from next month. HMO
Why Section 21 is necessary
With landlord facing seemingly unending legislation and more and more taxation it is imperative that they are able to regain
OTM and Zoopla strike historic deals with Facebook’s Marketplace at same time
Property portals OnTheMarket and Zoopla have begun listing their rental properties simultaneously on Facebook’s MarketPlace, the social platform’s answer to