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PlanetRent: Making life easier for landlords

Managing rental properties has never been easier! PlanetRent allows buy-to-let landlords to automate their lettings in just a few clicks. Our cloud-based, automated lettings platform simplifies the entire process, eliminating stress and maximizing efficiency. Whether...

Read    14/02/2024

PlanetRent. Keeping tenants happy and informed

Good communication is key to a successful landlord-tenant relationship. The Ringley Group’s PlanetRent helps landlords provide tenants with all the necessary information to ensure a smooth rental experience.When tenants understand what is expected from them – and wha...

Read    14/02/2024

PlanetRent. Encouraging landlords and tenants to get on better

If your tenants are calling you for minor repairs like changing a lightbulb, it’s time to use PlanetRent! Research from Glide shows that over one in five renters expect landlords to fix their Wi-Fi, and more than one in three think landlords should change their light...

Read    14/02/2024

Ringley keeps your money safe

When renting a property, tenants need to trust their agent to handle their money responsibly. A crucial part of any property agent’s role is to safeguard rent and deposits on behalf of both tenants and landlords.Unfortunately, not all agents operate with the same lev...

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Build To Rent. Five ways in which to compete with it

The growth of the Build to Rent (BTR) asset class is seemingly unstoppable, reshaping the UK rental market. While this sector continues to expand, traditional buy-to-let landlords can still compete by enhancing their rental offering to attract high-quality tenants.Bu...

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PlanetRent helps you keep on top of repairs

For all landlords, PlanetRent offers a completely automated photo-reporting repairs process. This includes recommended target response times, which can be easily customized.The system is designed for everyone, from accidental landlords with one or two properties to l...

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Deposit Free renting with PlanetRent

Using our lettings platform, PlanetRent, agents and landlords can now offer deposit-free rentals in a secure and seamless way. The average deposit paid by tenants is now well over £1,300, which is approximately half a month’s income.This financial burden can be a maj...

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Landlords - How to track compliance and appliances

Landlord compliance is a complex and ever-evolving process. With numerous regulations surrounding rental properties, landlords face hefty fines for non-compliance. Anyone renting out a home must navigate:MEES Regulations and energy efficiency standards.New rules on e...

Read    07/02/2024

PlanetRent's App. Use it to defeat most compensation claims

PlanetRent's research has revealed that small landlords' biggest problem is being chased by tenants who have unrealistic expectations about repairs.Experienced landlords know that ignoring a repair often leads to higher costs down the line. However, the real issue is...

Read    07/02/2024

Landlords - You Must Fit Carbon Monoxide Alarms

Every year, approximately 60 people in the UK die due to carbon monoxide poisoning. We have previously discussed the importance of ensuring smoke alarms are in good working order. Since 1 October 2015, landlords have been legally required to install carbon monoxide a...

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