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Good letting agents can save a landlord almost £2,000 a year
Tuesday 17th January 2017
New research has found almost half of private rented sector landlords use a letting agent because it gives them peace of mind and regular communication. In addition to this, agents can help landlords save money, up to…
Rents in England taking up more income outside London
Thursday 12th January 2017
A typical house for rent outside London now costs tenants half of their disposable income, according to Landbay Rental Index. The average rental price is £749 and with the average income of £1,425 renters are feeling the pinch. Those living in…
Rents set to reach new heights in 2017
Tuesday 10th January 2017
New research suggests that property rents are on the rise for 2017 due to a number of contributing factors including insufficient supply, the introduction of new tax restrictions and the banning of letting agency fees. According to ARLA (Association of Residential…
Extension of mandatory licensing of HMOs
Thursday 15th December 2016
Following the consultation around this time last year concerning the future of HMO licensing, the industry eagerly awaited the government's response on what new measures…
Landlords avoid taxes by setting up new companies
Tuesday 6th December 2016
Private landlords around the UK are setting up new companies for their portfolios to avoid being hit with the new taxes being phased in from April next year. Others are transferring properties into the names of family…
Letting agent fees to be scrapped in England
Tuesday 29th November 2016
Chancellor Philip Hammond has announced a ban on letting agent fees in England in his first autumn statement. The aim behind this ban is to protect tenants being unfairly exploited by hidden fees imposed by letting agents. Since…
Right to Rent - Update
Friday 4th November 2016
From 1st February 2016, the UK government introduced new laws under The Immigration Act 2014. It is mandatory for private landlords and letting agents to check the immigration status of all…
Don't let you deposit go up in smoke
Thursday 3rd November 2016
Remember, remember the 5th of November! It's almost time to light up the sky in remembrance of Guy Fawkes, however the need for impressive firework displays does come…
Tenancy deposit disputes reach new heights
Thursday 6th October 2016
The number of tenancy disputes has risen and a new record high was reached in the period March 2015 to March 2016, however still only represents a small percentage of…
Date set for court battle over landlord tax
Monday 12th September 2016
Landlords taking the government to court over the changes to tax relief have had a date set for their hearing in early October. The buy-to-let landlords are seeking a judicial review over the proposed 'tenant tax'. The changes…