The property market in general has been quite turbulent in the last few years and it is fair to say that the rental market has seen some significant shifts too with many landlords pulling out of the market due to spiralling costs and additional regulation
Read MoreWater escaping and causing damage is the single largest cause of insurance claims in rental properties. According to statistics, claims for water damage not related to natural flooding have steadily increased over the last 15 years.
Read MoreRecently, the Government announced that it was going to open up consultations on the introduction of a decent homes standard to the private rented sector.
Read MoreData protection is a hot topic these days and ensuring that someones personal data is safely used and stored is very important for businesses, but it is also important for a landlord, even if they only have one property.
Read MoreIt is a legal requirement that a rental deposit is registered with a government approved tenancy deposit scheme within 30 days of the deposit being paid. Getting a deposit registered isnt normally an issue as it forms part and parcel of the check-in and upfront payment process.
Read MoreWhen a tenant moves out of a rental property there is typically a check out process where the condition of the property is inspected. One of the reasons for this is to check for damage to the landlords property
Read MoreThe Renting (Wales) Act 2016 will fundamentally alter large parts of the way the private rental sector in Wales is run. Originally it was due to be implemented on the 15th of July 2022 but this was delayed in May to the 1st of December 2022 at which point all landlords in Wales will be expected to comply with the new legislation.
Read MoreThere comes a time in every landlords career when they make the decision that they want to sell their buy-to-let property. This can be because they need to release some cash, want to downsize their property portfolio or simply no longer wish to be a landlord. Whatever the reason, there are some considerations that need to be taken into account when looking to sell a buy-to let property and in this article, we will walk you through the process.
Read MoreIn the rental sector there are always grey areas that can lead to confusion and potentially tension between a tenant and a landlord. One such area is mould in the property and who is responsible for dealing with it.
Read MoreThe Government has published a white paper around its plans for making a fairer private rented sector. The Government believes that despite the vast majority of landlords being fair and just and offering excellent quality properties, there are too many tenants who live in inadequate rental properties, that section 21 eviction notices are used to remove tenants unfairly and that rents are sometimes raised unfairly.
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