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,
A landlords guide to Tenancy Deposits
A landlords guide to tenancy deposits Here we explore some of the frequently asked questions with regards to tenancy deposits. Where is a tenancy deposit held? Legally all tenancy deposits must be held in a government approved deposit scheme such as The Tenancy
Government ends emergency measures to protect tenants during the pandemic
The Eviction Ban is ending on 31st May 2021 During the pandemic, the government implemented emergency measures to help tenants who may be struggling to pay rent or keep their home while the country was in such an uncertain state. The
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
Houses for rent are being snapped up 30% quicker than last year!
Renters are snapping up properties 30% quicker than last year Housing Portal Zoopla has released their quarterly rental market report which has shown that houses in the UK are being reserved on average 30% faster than this time last year. These
The Tenant Eviction Ban has been extended
The ban on tenant evictions has been extended. The ban on eviction notices was due to end today (11.01.21) but has been extended again for at least 6 weeks in England. Whilst the move is unsurprising to most, landlords and
Property Transactions Up 8%!
UK Property Transactions up 8%! According to data published by HMRC last week, UK monthly property transactions are up by 8.1% year-on-year in October, as well as being 9% higher than September’s figures. There were 105,630 transactions in October 2020, which