Commercial rents hit by government cut backs
In a classic example of the law of (un)intended consequence it appears that government cut-backs will hit the property rental market hard. As the Telegraph points out the property industry appeared to...
View ArticleBuy to let market in 2012-a bit of a mixed bag
Opinions on the prospects for the 2012 buy-to-let market in the UK differ quite markedly. On the one hand some think that with more people being forced to rent because of tighter lending requirements...
View ArticleRoom rental demand increases
Not only has the demand for room rentals increased over the last few years it may only increase further says Matt Hutchinson of spareroom.co.uk. Speaking at the London Property Investors Network...
View ArticleRentopoly and how to play the renting game
Now that renting is becoming the new norm for more and more people a handy little infographic outlining the rules of the renting game has been produced. The infographic touches on subjects from looking...
View ArticleNew Official Statistics Slay the Rent Rise Myths
New official statistics published by the Office for National Statistics this morning show that rents in Great Britain grew by just 1.3% in the period May 2012 to May 2013, far below the rate of...
View ArticleHalf of UK renters report bad experience with landlord or agent
* 37% of tenants wouldn’t rent another property from current agent or landlord * 46% of tenants have had disputes over deposits with agents or landlords London, 15 August 2013 — A comprehensive survey...
View ArticleLandlords seek major revisions to Government immigration proposals
Responding to a government consultation on tackling illegal immigration via rented homes, the British Property Federation (BPF) today warned that the proposals, which could see landlords prosecuted for...
View ArticleA third of tenants have been evicted or threatened with eviction after...
A third of tenants have been evicted or threatened with eviction after complaining to their landlords • 71% of tenants have paid for repairs themselves rather than ask their landlords • 61% of tenants...
View ArticleLandlord and Tenant Fire Safety: Know the Main Responsibilities and Regulations
The fire service report that there are more than 50,000 incidents of fire breaking out in a property and this results in around 300 fatalities and thousands of injuries to UK residents. These...
View ArticleEviction Proof: Valuable Lessons for Landlords on Tenant Management
Not everyone renting a home enjoys a smooth experience It isn't difficult to find stories about creepy landlords, ones who refuse to maintain their property and ones who do their best to hang on to...
View Article
More Pages to Explore .....