Becoming a landlord for the first time can be somewhat daunting, especially with the growing number of laws governing the private rented sector. As well as being aware of current legislation, you also need to think of the best ways to attract tenants to your property and keep them for the long-term. This is no […]
After first being announced in late 2016, the tenant fees ban – known officially as the Tenant Fees Act – is effective from June 1 2019. This means letting agents and landlords are no longer be able to charge upfront fees and the deposits they can take from tenants are capped. For landlords, it’s vitally […]
When renting out your home through a letting agency, it’s important to work with a firm which takes its compliance responsibilities seriously. In recent years, government regulation of the private rental sector has increased significantly, meaning landlords – and letting agents working on their behalf – have more compliance obligations than ever before. Penalties for […]
As a local estate agent which deals heavily in lettings, it won’t be a surprise to know that we fully encourage tenants to use an agent when they are trying to find a place to live. But it’s always good to have this conviction backed up. And the latest State of the Property Nation research […]
With the private rented sector continuing to grow, landlords are facing more competition than ever before as they let their rental properties. Because of this, it’s important that you do everything in your power to entice prospective tenants. While priorities might change dependant on whether you are renting to short or long-term tenants, here at […]