Wednesday 09 January 2019 Landlords invited to have their say on licensing proposals Landlords In Newcastle, Middlesbrough, and slough, are being invited to have their say on licensing proposals currently under consultation.
Wednesday 09 January 2019 Rent rises below inflation while property investors head North Rents continued to rise below the level of inflation in most UK regions in November, new data from Your Move shows.
Wednesday 09 January 2019 Growing numbers of older tenants drives demand for rented property The number of people renting a home aged 35 to 54 has risen by 15 per cent in thr last three years as they struggle to get a mortgage, acoording to new research.
Cards, presents and safety advice: What are landlords doing this Christmas? Many landlords are spreading festive cheer this Christmas by sending cards or giving gifts to tenants, according to a poll by Simple Landlords Insurance.
Licensing enforcement flaws - the worst of worlds for landlords, tenants, and local authorities The new mandatory licensing rules for Houses of Multiple Occupation (HMOs) introduced on 1 October 2018, were meant to protect tenants from poor living conditions.
Evictions in the UK Landlords in the UK face a 4 month wait for court appointed bailiffs to remove problem tenants – and some regions see a higher rate of claims and evictions than others.
How to deal with mould, damp and rot Providing a safe environment for your tenants is obviously a focus for any landlord, and that means spotting and dealing with damp problems.
Houses of Multiple Occupation - the ultimate guide for landlords Houses of Multiple Occupation are an area of growth for investors, with 43% of these landlords in acquisition mode. So what do landlords need to know about HMOs, and about the rules and regulations that govern them? We answer some the key questions here.
How to keep your tenants happy Keeping your tenants happy just makes good business sense. So how DO you avoid tenant disputes, deal with difficult tenants, and generally keep your tenants happy, smiley, and paying you rent?
Friday 03 November 2017 The Simple Landlords guide to Christmas Christmas may be the season to be jolly - but it’s also the season for holiday visits and unoccupied properties, and lots of conveniently boxed-up goodies under twinkly trees.
Tuesday 31 October 2017 The Simple Landlords guide to Snow, Ice and Hail Most landlords probably aren’t dreaming of a White Christmas. While snow can be very pretty, it’s also very wet, cold, and heavy - and that’s not always good news for properties!
Monday 30 October 2017 The Simple Landlords guide to security this Winter Long dark nights give burglars extra cover, and burglaries can go up by as much as 20% in the winter months.
Friday 11 January 2019 What the private rental sector can expect from 2019 By Carl Agar So the New Year is upon us, and business continues as normal- but what can we expect in the private rental sector (PRS) in 2019.
Wednesday 19 December 2018 Could a basement conversion add value to your rental property? By Robert Owen It’s that time again, a quick summary of the latest political movements and legislative updates that will impact on the private rented sector (PRS) as we move into 2019.
Tuesday 13 November 2018 A private rental sector legislative update By Carl Agar It’s that time again, a quick summary of the latest political movements and legislative updates that will impact on the private rented sector (PRS) as we move into 2019.
