The public at large are not falling behind the government’s proposals for private rental sector reforms, it seems. A survey conducted by...
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A new survey has painted a daunting picture of how much it may cost a landlord to remedy damage from pets. Amidst...
21 June 2022
From: Breaking News
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The Generation Rent group of activists says it has concerns over the broad proposals to allow landlords to charge for additional...
20 June 2022
From: Breaking News

Thank goodness the uncertainty is over - but is it all too skewed towards tenants? That’s the worry of suppliers as Daniel...
18 June 2022
From: Rental Reform
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The Deposit Protection Service has given landlords tips on how to prepare their homes for pets because, it says, the single...
17 June 2022
From: Breaking News

The government has released the full details of what it calls the Fairer Private Rented Sector White Paper. This is to form...
16 June 2022
From: Breaking News

What looks suspiciously like a government leak to the Daily Mail says the long-awaited Rental Reform White Paper will be unveiled...
15 June 2022
From: Breaking News

The Welsh Government, which recently pushed back its so-called rental revolution until December, has nonetheless published extensive new guidelines about the...
15 June 2022
From: Breaking News

The popularity of staycations is set to continue into 2022, with bookings for UK holiday lets reportedly up 22 per cent compared...
28 May 2022
From: Agent Advice

Lettings agency and property management consultancy Bramleys has revealed the most common landlord complaints, and has provided suggestions as to how...
24 May 2022
From: Breaking News

A price comparison website has given a league table of features which it claims can allow landlords to increase the charges...
23 May 2022
From: Breaking News
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The UK’s largest listed provider of private rental homes, Grainger, is proposing pet-friendly ‘stay as long as you like up to...
06 May 2022
From: Breaking News
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Bizarre but true - a tenant has undergone a pseudo-marriage ceremony with her cat in a bid to get around any...
26 April 2022
From: Breaking News

Whether you own a leasehold or freehold property, if you’re an HMO landlord who rents out rooms, individual flats or even...
23 April 2022
From: The Big Issues

The recent energy price cap increase implemented has prompted households across the UK to consider ways to make their home more...
23 April 2022
From: Top tips & guides
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Thousands of landlords are to be quizzed to establish the true cost of damages to rental accommodation by tenants. The “What’s the...
04 April 2022
From: Breaking News

Homes headed by a person over the age of 45 will account for at least half of all privately renting households...
30 March 2022
From: Breaking News

A major think tank is calling for a radical reform of the private rental sector. A report from the cross-party independent Social...
16 March 2022
From: Breaking News

In this guest piece, Josh Barber from Flooring Superstore sets out why landlords must pay attention to flooring when it comes...
26 February 2022
From: The Big Issues
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A major supplier to the lettings industry has just acquired a pet referencing company and suggests that greater due diligence could...
11 February 2022
From: Breaking News

The Welsh Government has set out how the housing law in that country is set to change significantly from July 15...
17 January 2022
From: Breaking News

1. Outdoor space: After nearly two years of restrictions, 2022 will see renters continuing to prioritise outdoor space. For residents of...
08 January 2022
From: The Big Issues

Northumbria Law School and the Open University are conducting research into whether private landlords rent to tenants with pets and the...
06 January 2022
From: Breaking News

Shelter has given what appears to be unconditional support to the SNP-Green proposals for reform of the private rental sector in...
21 December 2021
From: Breaking News

The trade body representing Airbnb and other short let providers and sector suppliers says the short let industry is best placed...
13 December 2021
From: Breaking News

Airbnb is making more overt attempts to lure long term renters away from traditional landlords. In recent days it’s revealed new policies...
17 November 2021
From: Breaking News

The Barrows and Forrester agency has prepared a tenant guide for those hoping to hold fireworks displays at their rental home...
02 November 2021
From: Breaking News

A major supplier to the lettings sector says there’s no reason landlords should not allow pets into properties so long as there...
13 October 2021
From: Breaking News

Around 20 per cent of landlords surveyed by a bank used a credit card or short-term finance to fund a recent...
13 October 2021
From: Breaking News
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The most common feature in Build To Rent developments is an issue dividing landlords - pet-friendly homes. Some 47 per cent of...
21 September 2021
From: Breaking News
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An agency says its bizarre list of items left behind by departing tenants shows how many renters actually appear to keep pets...
17 September 2021
From: Breaking News

A mortgage expert who is a prominent sceptic about the lettings market has stepped up his criticisms, saying renting is no...
15 September 2021
From: Breaking News
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The government is not budging on the Tenant Fees Act and will not amend it to allow separate and additional charging...
08 September 2021
From: Breaking News

A respected political website claims that over 30 MPs from a range of political parties have written to the Housing Secretary...
02 September 2021
From: Breaking News

Letting agents have reported huge surges in demand for pet-friendly properties. Richard O’Neill, managing director at Romans Lettings, says: “There has certainly...
26 August 2021
From: Breaking News
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A petition has been launched on the Channel Island of Jersey to prevent landlords banning pets from the local private rental...
10 August 2021
From: Breaking News
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It’s a controversial view but a respected buy to let mortgage monitor suggests that landlords may be more successful if they...
27 July 2021
From: Breaking News
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The MP who is the architect of a Private Members Bill to allow pets in privately rented property is facing a...
12 July 2021
From: Breaking News
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A pet referencing service is courting controversy by suggesting more animals should be allowed in rental properties - and that landlords,...
07 July 2021
From: Breaking News
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Yet another lettings agency says the private rental sector would be wise to encourage tenants with pets. Earlier this week it was...
02 July 2021
From: Breaking News

High end lettings agency Carter Jonas has offered landlords a series of tips to renting out their properties quickly and successfully. They...
01 July 2021
From: Breaking News

The controversy over whether pets should be allowed in the private rental sector continues apace with one major agency coming down...
30 June 2021
From: Breaking News
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Momentum for pets to routinely be allowed in rental properties has chiefly come from politicians and tenant groups - but now...
25 June 2021
From: Breaking News

Conservative Peer Lord Black of Brentwood - Guy Black, a former newspaper magnate and Conservative activist - has urged the government...
16 June 2021
From: Breaking News

A warning has been issued to landlords about a crackdown on compliance issues surrounding property management. No Letting Go, the country’s largest...
06 May 2021
From: Breaking News
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The growing debate over whether pets should be allowed in private rental property has attracted the attention of activists’ group Generation Rent. In...
04 May 2021
From: Breaking News

One of the country’s leading lettings experts has written that whether landlords will accept pets in rental properties will not be...
30 April 2021
From: Breaking News
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A leading veterinary body - the National Office of Animal Health, or NOAH - has started a campaign to have pets allowed...
26 April 2021
From: Breaking News
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A controversial survey by an insurance firm suggests almost half of landlords welcome the government’s new Model Tenancy Agreement which allows...
15 April 2021
From: Breaking News

The chief executive of a private rental platform is telling tenants to “suss out” landlords about decorating their property themselves. “The freedom...
14 April 2021
From: Breaking News

The Daily Mail is reporting that Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to let his Oxfordshire cottage out - and he’s taking...
13 April 2021
From: Breaking News

Conservative MP Andrew Rosindell, who is moving a Bill through Parliament urging landlords to accept pets, says he backs a law...
01 April 2021
From: Breaking News

The controversy over government proposals to increase the numbers of pets in private rental properties has taken an unexpected twist. Two measures...
19 March 2021
From: Breaking News

An inventory supplier to the lettings industry is advising landlords to make sure they spot early signs of pet damage in...
08 March 2021
From: Breaking News

A gas engineer was shocked to come across a large cannabis grow in a rental property after being called to change...
01 March 2021
From: Breaking News

The National Residential Landlords Association has called for flexibility from government when it comes to insisting private rental sector properties have...
01 February 2021
From: Breaking News
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The government’s model tenancy agreement has been amended to be pro-pet. The new agreement means renters with what are described as “well-behaved pets”...
29 January 2021
From: Breaking News
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Whilst 24% of adults have welcomed a new pet into their home since March 2020, or are planning to before Easter...
28 January 2021
From: Property Investment & Strategy

Private renting is now “a future-forward choice, seen by many conscious consumers to be a cool and connected way of accessing...
06 January 2021
From: Breaking News

One of the candidates for next year’s London Mayoral election wants to put pet-friendly tenancies for the private rental sector as...
17 December 2020
From: Breaking News

A £4,550 fine has been upheld after an appeal by the landlord was rejected by a property tribunal. Fenland council served five...
19 November 2020
From: Breaking News

The coronavirus crisis has hit the UK's economic outlook, and many buy-to-let landlords are understandably worried about their post-lockdown rental property...
30 October 2020
From: Tax & Finance

Virtual viewings are on the increase according to a new study by the UK's technology-led estate agent, Purplebricks, with one in six buyers...
29 October 2020
From: Lettings PropTech

Periodic inspections of your property are just as important for landlords as the inventory check at the start of the tenancy....
29 October 2020
From: Legislation, Regulation & Compliance

With new regulations and rules now in place for landlords, our in-house property experts outline their 10 essential safety requirements for...
29 October 2020
From: Legislation & Compliance

An online petition calling for pets to be allowed in private rental properties has gained thousands of signatures. The petition - on...
16 October 2020
From: Breaking News

Clutter and mess are among the most off putting things when looking at a potential new home, according to new research. A...
31 July 2020
From: Breaking News

Tenants who own at least one pet will often struggle to find pet-friendly accommodation, and yet despite efforts to encourage more...
14 July 2020
From: Breaking News

Most landlords are wary of the potential damage, smells and noise complaints that can come with accommodating a tenant with pets,...
24 March 2020
From: Breaking News

Two-thirds of private renters who would like to own a pet are being forced to delay by restrictive tenancy agreements, and...
03 March 2020
From: Breaking News

With many tenants being forced to get rid of their pets under current rules from their landlords, the government is planning...
25 February 2020
From: Breaking News

Given that the number of people living in private rented accommodation has grown, doubling in the past three decades, renters are...
18 February 2020
From: Breaking News

With the private rented sector continuing to expand, landlords must work hard to get ahead of the competition and attract suitable...
30 January 2020
From: Sponsored Content

Many pet-owning tenants have a tough time finding a suitable rental home, as few landlords embrace the idea of a pet...
07 January 2020
From: Breaking News

A buy-to-let landlord has been left with a major clean-up bill after a tenant from hell trashed his rental property in...
12 November 2019
From: Breaking News

Most landlords are wary of the potential damage, smells and noise complaints that can come with accommodating a tenant with pets....
23 October 2019
From: Sponsored Content

For landlords looking to protect their rental properties this winter, here are some top tips, as well as hints on how...
23 October 2019
From: Breaking News

As winter is coming, it’s time to think about how to protect your property from damp and mould. This silent assassin...
11 October 2019
From: Sponsored Content

Pop star Tulisa Contostavlos has been ordered to pay £70,000 in compensation to her former landlord after she trashed a rented...
10 October 2019
From: Breaking News

Many tenants who own at least one pet have struggled to find pet-friendly accommodation, and yet despite efforts to encourage more...
27 September 2019
From: Breaking News

It’s that time of year again when pencil cases are fully stocked and the smell of dusty books opening fills the...
13 September 2019
From: Sponsored Content

Whether you are about to acquire a new property or preparing to re-let an existing home, it is helpful to know...
05 September 2019
From: Breaking News

A shocked letting agent found a cannabis farm in of one of his landlord’s houses while filming for a Channel 5...
13 June 2019
From: Breaking News

With a growing number of young families choosing to rent instead of buy, more landlords are now accepting tenants with young...
18 March 2019
From: Breaking News

Pet-friendly rentals are growing in popularity, as reflected by Zoopla’s latest analysed search data from its keyword property search tool, which...
15 March 2019
From: Breaking News

Singer Sarah Harding has been evicted from her private rented home in Buckinghamshire after her pets reportedly caused more than £17,000...
11 March 2019
From: Breaking News

Whether you are looking to add to your portfolio by acquiring a new property or preparing to re-let any of your...
08 March 2019
From: Breaking News

Landlords and tenants are being urged to sign a new online petition calling for the government to better support tenants with...
01 February 2019
From: Breaking News

A private landlord in the East Lindsey district of Lincolnshire was left horrified after nightmare tenants left his property in a...
10 January 2019
From: Breaking News

Almost four out five tenants who own at least one animal have struggled to find pet-friendly accommodation, according to new research. The...
28 November 2018
From: Breaking News

Tenant referencing has once again been a topic of hot debate over the past few weeks, following a fresh study that...
30 October 2018
From: Breaking News

A landlord was handed a huge cleaning bill after his house was left in a horrific and disgusting state. The landlord was...
02 October 2018
From: Breaking News

Tenants are often willing to pay more for perks that add something special to a rental property, whether it is a...
25 May 2018
From: Breaking News

With the number of people living in private rented accommodation continuing to grow, more tenants are seeking permission to keep pets...
23 May 2018
From: Breaking News

A buy-to-let landlord in Nottinghamshire has been ordered to pay almost £6,500 after failing to comply with an improvement relating to...
01 May 2018
From: Breaking News

For landlords, it is not always easy to guess what prospective tenants are looking for when getting a vacant property ‘rental...
24 April 2018
From: Breaking News

Many people with pets still find it difficult to find a rental property, and that is largely due to the potential...
23 February 2018
From: Breaking News

The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) is seeking greater clarification from the Labour party after it put forward new proposals this week...
14 February 2018
From: Breaking News

A dirty property has been identified as the most off-putting factor for people looking for a new home to rent. New figures...
01 February 2018
From: Breaking News

Dealing with tenant disputes is one of the biggest challenges landlords must overcome, and can sometimes prove both expensive and time-consuming...
24 October 2017
From: Breaking News

Fresh research carried out by Usurv on behalf of landlord insurance specialists Cover4LetProperty reveals that for 88% of renters, the cost...
18 October 2017
From: Breaking News

A couple in Plymouth have been scammed out of £1,200 by a fake landlord who copied and pasted pictures and details...
25 September 2017
From: Breaking News

In what is a welcome change to the landlord bashing articles often featured in the media, the Liverpool Echo has published...
16 August 2017
From: Breaking News

The rise in the number of people living in private rented accommodation in recent years has created an unexpected number of...
31 July 2017
From: Breaking News

The government’s proposals to cap tenancy deposits at no more than one month’s rent, as announced in the Queen’s Speech, will...
03 July 2017
From: Breaking News

A landlord in London faces a backlash after posting an advert for a room inviting potential tenants to apply as long...
26 June 2017
From: Breaking News

There is a big difference in the percentage of tenants who want to meet their landlord before moving into a property...
25 May 2017
From: Breaking News

Living next to inconsiderate neighbours can be a nightmare, but letting to bad tenants can prove costly. Investing in the private rented...
19 May 2017
From: Breaking News

More than two thirds of private landlords have a good relationship with their tenants, according to the latest poll. A total of...
18 May 2017
From: Breaking News

Whether you are new to the industry and are looking for your first property, or an experienced landlord with an extensive...
20 April 2017
From: Breaking News

We all know that tenant referencing is an extremely important process when you are renting out your investment property. After all,...
19 April 2017
From: Breaking News

We as the human race have long since had an affinity with animals, inviting them into our homes and making them...
24 February 2017
From: Sponsored Content

The first thing they see Whether you have an extravagant front garden or a front door in an apartment building, make sure...
15 February 2017
From: Sponsored Content

Damage caused by storms, burst pipes and from break-ins were listed in a report earlier this year as the primary reasons that...
29 December 2016
From: Breaking News

Damp and mould can mean big problems for landlords, letting agents and tenants. It can cause stress and even health issues...
02 November 2016
From: Sponsored Content

It is that time of year again when landlords and letting agents start receiving numerous telephone calls from tenants complaining about...
01 November 2016
From: Breaking News

Controversial landlord Fergus Wilson has launched an appeal against a county court decision to award former tenants compensation following a row...
23 September 2016
From: Breaking News

Our latest infographic shows figures of how the majority of deposits are repaid at the end of tenancy and goes into...
05 August 2016
From: Sponsored Content

Landlords in the UK are out of pocket to the tune of over £5bn every year because of damage to property...
05 August 2016
From: Breaking News

A private landlord in north London has been sentenced to four months imprisonment and fined £20,000 after pleading guilty to intimidating his...
19 July 2016
From: Breaking News

When you’re letting out your property, you don’t have to pay a high street letting agent hundreds, or even thousands of...
11 July 2016
From: Sponsored Content

Success in the letting industry hinges largely on the ability to find good tenants. And while it may be obvious what...
07 July 2016
From: Breaking News

In what is a welcome change to the landlord bashing articles often featured in the media, the Daily Mirror and Daily...
01 July 2016
From: Breaking News

Daniel Hill, managing director of Multi-Let UK, explains how you could build and manage a profitable HMO portfolio. Recent research fromMortgages...
20 June 2016
From: Breaking News

A letting agent has claimed that a lack of rental properties where pets are welcome has led to a huge price...