MPs to examine effect of coronavirus on the rental sector
MPs have launched an inquiry into the impact of the coronavirus on the private rental sector as landlords report that high numbers of tenants fear struggling to [...]
Three quarters of landlords have been contacted by tenants struggling to pay rent
A new survey conducted by Landlord Action, has revealed that since government measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 were introduced on 23 March, 74% of landlords [...]
Landlords call for six-month extension to gas and electrical safety certificates
Landlords are calling for a six-month extension to the validity of all gas and electrical safety certificates to cover for the impact of the coronavirus. This comes [...]
Tips for Landlords who want to offer a rent reduction during the coronavirus emergency
Many tenants are struggling with financial problems during the Covid-19 crisis and as a consequence, they are asking their landlords for a rent reduction. Every case is [...]
Licence to Rent – a word of caution
The current Covid-19 crisis has changed the way businesses and industry sectors operate, and the Property sector is no different. Since the government announcement of the lockdown, [...]
Most landlords asking about payment breaks ‘don’t need one’
Most landlords enquiring about payment holidays are not struggling to pay their bills, buy-to-let broker Mortgages for Business reports. The firm says that only a handful of [...]