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Pro-pet tenancies get the thumbs up from MPs

Just 7% of private landlords currently advertise pet-friendly properties. This makes it much harder for tenants to find suitable homes and, in some cases, has even forced people to give up their pets to secure accommodation. However, this is about to change, with new...

Read    29/01/2021

Why tenant engagement is key to tackling rent arears

As we often advise our clients, engaging with tenants in arrears is the best approach. Keeping the lines of communication open and working out a repayment plan can prevent issues from escalating. A proactive strategy ensures that both landlords and tenants can find a...

Read    28/10/2020

How we've made inventories easy - and why you need one

According to the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA), only one in eight landlords uses an inventory as part of their property management. This is a significant oversight, as a well-documented inventory can protect both landlords and tenants by clearly o...

Read    20/10/2020

Winter maintenance made easy

The UK has avoided harsh winters in recent years, but with temperatures dropping and heavier rainfall on the horizon, landlords should take steps to keep rental properties warm and dry. A little preventative maintenance now can save money on costly breakdowns and eme...

Read    13/10/2020

Why use a letting agent?

A recent Landlord Today survey found that only 25% of landlords use a letting agent to fully manage their properties, while 15% use an agent occasionally, mainly for tenant-finding services. With 2,000 landlords polled, the results highlight a growing trend of landlo...

Read    12/10/2020

How to weed out the cannabis criminals

Crime rates may rise as the economy declines, prompting landlords to stay vigilant for illegal activities, including cannabis cultivation in rented homes.

Read    09/10/2020

Manchester in the spotlight

New research from commercial agents Cushman & Wakefield revealed last week that the Manchester property market really is the place to invest for buy-to-let landlords and institutional investors alike.Second only to London, Greater Manchester has a dynamic, rapidl...

Read    02/09/2020

Four tips to help landlords avoid common mistakes

Many self-managing landlords in the buy-to-let sector are not property professionals, making it easy to slip up. Here are our top tips for avoiding the four most common mistakes landlords make.Don’t Skip the Referencing ProcessAs highlighted in our previous blog, ref...

Read    26/06/2020

contracts sorted with PlanetRent

Landlords facing tenant issues, including rent arrears or anti-social behavior, may struggle with lengthy repossession processes. Proper reference checks help prevent these problems.

Read    25/06/2020

Lettings & compliance sorted with PlanetRent

Yesterday’s Court of Appeal ruling in Trecarrell v Rouncefield is an important one for landlords. In this case, a tenant appealed against a Section 21 repossession order on the grounds that a gas safety certificate hadn’t been provided before they moved into the prop...

Read    19/06/2020

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