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Four tips for dealing with tenants on Universal Credit

Landlords may need to get used to letting to tenants who claim Universal Credit. Many landlords have historically avoided renting to tenants receiving state benefits due to concerns over rent arrears.

Read    07/04/2020

What happens when renters leave ahead of their tenancy agreement ending?

Many tenants sign contracts with the intention of staying long-term, but unforeseen circumstances or dissatisfaction can lead them to break their lease early. Understanding their reasons can help landlords respond effectively.

Read    02/04/2020

In praise of letting agents!

A recent article from Landlord Today highlights key tips for novice buy-to-let investors, provided by a Norwich-based insurance broker specializing in landlord insurance. The article outlines some important aspects new landlords need to understand.

Read    11/03/2020

Five ways to compete with Build-to-Rent

The Build-to-Rent (BTR) revolution is rapidly transforming the rental market, but buy-to-let landlords can still make their properties highly competitive. As BTR operators continue to change the rental landscape, landlords can still compete by offering similar value ...

Read    13/02/2020

Your money is safe in our hands

All renters should be able to trust their agent to protect their money. A key part of any property agent’s role is to safeguard money on behalf of their clients, ensuring that tenants and landlords are properly protected. At Ringley, we are a proud member of the RICS...

Read    12/02/2020

Why we need to speed up access to justice - fast!

The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) welcomed the government’s consultation on a dedicated housing court last year. However, despite the initial enthusiasm, no progress has been made.

Read    17/01/2020

PlanetRent: FREE lettings platform

For some time now, we’ve been offering our clients the opportunity to use the PlanetRent app for free. However, in Spring 2020, we’re thrilled to officially launch PlanetRent.co.uk to the market!PlanetRent is our revolutionary mobile portal designed to automate the e...

Read    10/01/2020

How PlanetRent keeps your tenants happy and well informed

Good relationships between landlords and tenants almost always come down to good communication. Tenants need as much information as possible, and PlanetRent is here to help. If both parties know what is expected of them, they are more likely to fulfill their obligati...

Read    20/12/2019

PlanetRent: helping landlords and tenants build better relationships!

If your tenants are calling you out to change their lightbulbs, you need PlanetRent - now!

Read    10/12/2019

Landlords: deposit-free renting move with £0 deposit today

According to Landlord Today, the number of new deposits collected from renters has dropped by 17% compared to 2018. Two key factors driving this trend are:Longer tenancies, reducing tenant turnover.The Tenant Fees Act 2019, which caps the number of weeks' rent that c...

Read    09/12/2019

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