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Longer tenancies make inventories and inspections vital - claim

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The UK’s largest provider of inventory services says rising tenancy lengths make a combination of inventories...

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Covid still making cities a ‘big ask’ for many working renters

26 November 2021 1136 views 1 comments

A large scale survey of tenants suggests there’s a real enthusiasm for them to leave major...

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Hotspot’s second homes council tax premium to be agreed soon

26 November 2021 996 views 5 comments

Councillors in a second home hotspot will be asked to decide on the level of council...

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Landlord ignored Emergency Prohibition Order given hefty fine

26 November 2021 1028 views 5 comments

A private landlord who failed to carry out essential safety work has been fined for ignoring...

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Purplebricks refuses to give details of tenancy deposit failure

25 November 2021 2755 views 8 comments

Purplebricks is refusing to say how many landlords were affected by its failure to comply with...

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Longer tenancies make inventories and inspections vital - claim

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Covid still making cities a ‘big ask’ for many working renters

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Hotspot’s second homes council tax premium to be agreed soon

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