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Flooding: is your home at risk?

Dozens of flood warnings are in place across England today, with the Environment Agency issuing 60 flood warnings and nearly 160 alerts for coastal areas from Mount's Bay in Cornwall to Seahouses, Northumberland. With many rivers already swollen to bursting point aft...

Read    30/09/2019

Could you make money from corporate rentals?

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has launched a campaign called ‘Let it, don’t forget it’ to raise awareness among landlords and letting agents. This campaign encourages them to ensure that smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are properly installed in rented prope...

Read    27/09/2019

Are you content to rent?

Are you a long-term renter or would you prefer to buy the home you live in? A recent survey by Landbay has shed light on the growing debate around renting and buying. It found that only 42% of private tenants in the UK want to purchase the property they rent. This su...

Read    26/09/2019

What exactly do renters want?

In a recent study by global law firm CMS, a comprehensive report titled Urban Being: The Future of City Living explored what renters truly want. One of the key takeaways from the research is understanding the divergence between generational preferences. As CMS points...

Read    20/09/2019

No slowdown for BTR pipeline in the Northwest

Build-to-rent (BTR) properties continue to command a premium, but the focus is on the quality of the product rather than pounds per square foot. Key points include:Rental growth for July was around 1.13%.Andrew Cook from M&G noted potential pricing pressures as m...

Read    11/09/2019

Making the case for a new housing court

In June, we blogged about the idea of setting up a new, dedicated housing court. This has worked well in Scotland, where landlords can take action quickly when faced with rogue tenants. According to one of the biggest-ever surveys of landlords and letting agents done...

Read    04/09/2019

Why we need S21

Section 21, the ‘no-fault’ eviction process, has been in place since the Housing Act 1988. At Ringley, we believe abolishing it is detrimental to landlords and, ultimately, tenants.

Read    22/08/2019

Insurance: are you covered?

Your landlord should be insured for structural damage, but what about the contents of your flat? Many renters assume they are covered, but this is often not the case.

Read    14/08/2019

Making money from short-term lets? Check your lease first!

Many of us now use short-term lets to pay for our holidays or to make a regular income. As we’re right in the middle of the holiday season, you might be tempted to give it a go. But before you do, think again. Here’s a cautionary tale for renters or leaseholders thin...

Read    13/08/2019

Landlords beware - Don't believe everything you read!

A property management company has come under scrutiny after advertising a "guaranteed rental income" to landlords, even in cases where tenants fail to pay. The promise, which appeared on the company’s website, has raised significant concerns and was deemed misleading...

Read    21/11/2018

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