Rise in older tenants in rented accomodation
New data has revealed a 110% increase in private renters over the age of fifty-five. The rise in older tenants privately renting properties can be seen as good news for landlords and property professionals, as older tenants renting properties tends
Student Property Check Outs: A guide
It’s that time of year again where bookings for check out inventories for student properties begins to soar! Students make up 20% of all movements in the rental market, so its no surprise that student check out time can be
Changes for Landlords: Renters Reform Bill
Last week the government published the renters reform bill, which is a list that sets out to protect tenants further from wrongful evictions and negligent landlords. The changes for landlords include the abolition of the section 21 eviction notice, which
The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent)
The Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Act 2022 is the latest legislation to come into force(Keywords: Leasehold reforms, freeholder, outright ownership, existing leaseholders)
Launching our new property marketing package!
Back by popular demand we are pleased to announce the launch of our brand-new property marketing package, available for sellers, landlords and property agents – this handy package combines the marketing materials you need to successfully let or sell your
English Housing Survey shows the average length of tenancy has increased
The Average Length of Tenancies has increased - Highlighting the importance of regular property inspections. Data released from the governments English Housing Survey shows that the average length of tenancies in England has risen to 4.3 years. This is up from
Homeowners are turning to renting amid property shortage
Why homeowners are turning to renting: There is no denying the past year has been a whirlwind already for the housing market. After the Stamp Duty Holiday led to prices rising faster than ever before and houses flying off the shelf,
Landlord’s Checklist – A Pre-tenancy guide
The Landlords Pre-Tenancy Guide Renting a property out by yourself can take a lot of time, patience and organisation for any landlord. We’ve complied an easy checklist for landlords to help you to ensure you’ve remembered everything. From compliance to protection,
Should I arrange a mid-term inspection?
Should I book a mid-term inspection? It’s a question landlords often wonder, is it really worth having a mid-term inspection? You check the property and prepare the inventory when the tenants move in, and you do the same when they move
Landlords responsibility for Smoke and CO2 Alarms
A Landlords obligation for smoke and CO2 detectors Landlords – What you need to know about smoke and carbon monoxide alarms What are the regulations around smoke and CO2 detectors in a privately rented property? In October 2015 regulations were introduced to enforce