The Latest Private Rented Sector News
Top tips to ensure your tenants stick to the rules
While we all know that it is important for all landlords to have a watertight legal contract in place to
One in seven renters breach tenancy rules
One in seven renters have broken one or more rules outlined in their tenancy agreement, while 11% of renters surveyed
Almost half of UK renters are now aged over 46
The latest data from estate agents, Your Move, has revealed that almost half of tenants living in private rental accommodation
Charity calls for end to letting fees for tenants
All UK letting agency fees should be paid by landlords who can shop around, rather than tenants – as is
Cherie Blair’s landlord tax challenge gets October court date
Cherie Blair will lead a team of lawyers and landlords to court this October as they continue a challenge to
Private rental sector continues to grow, says TDS
There has been a significant increase in the amount of tenancy deposits taken on assured shorthold tenancies in England and
More landlords ‘taking direct control’ of their properties
A growing number of buy-to-let landlords are becoming ‘self-sufficient’ by letting and managing their own rental properties, new analysis from
Landlords too embarrassed to admit it because of ‘stigma attached’
Let’s face it – landlords have a bad reputation. The press often portray buy-to-let landlords as greedy money-grabbers who are
The government wants to better protect your money – have your say
The government is considering its options when it comes to increasing protections for private landlords and tenants’ cash against fraud
Landlords – Be Prepared
The Scouts motto of ‘be prepared’ is particularly apt at this time for private sector landlords, faced with changes in