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Section 21 Needs to Remain to Deal with Rogue Tenants

A recent case highlights the financial risks landlords face when tenants fail to pay rent. One landlord in Warrington, Cheshire, was left with rent arrears amounting to £29,000. Situations like this are why many in the rental sector, including PlanetRent, have been a...

Read    07/02/2024

Landlords - Let PlanetRent take the pain out of compliance

Ensuring tenant safety is a fundamental responsibility for landlords. A recent article in Landlord Today, authored by a health & safety consultant, highlights key concerns that landlords must address. In the wake of the Grenfell disaster, fire safety remains the ...

Read    07/02/2024

Deposit Reform. Why is it so badly needed?

For many renters, the financial burden of rental deposits is a major challenge. The average deposit now exceeds £1,100, and delays in receiving previous deposits often force tenants to pay double this amount. A third of renters must cover a new deposit before their o...

Read    07/02/2024

Co-Living - Five Reasons to Love It

For many tears, co-living schemes have been popular in the US, China and Scandinavia.In many schemes, renters live in small bedrooms with access to communal kitchens and living space and other shared amenities.The concept might sound like a glorified HMO but the size...

Read    07/02/2024

Deposit Payments? No Hassle with PlanetRent

In October 2019, over 2,000 tenants in Scotland failed to claim back their deposits at the end of their tenancies. SafeDeposits Scotland estimates that this unclaimed money could amount to over £500,000. Across the UK, billions of pounds in unclaimed deposits are sit...

Read    07/02/2024

Is Your Home at Risk from Flooding?

Numerous flood warnings have been issued across the UK. During these times, block managers should prepare for worst-case scenarios by delivering on-site protection such as sandbags or flood barriers to at-risk properties.

Read    07/02/2024

Should You Buy A BTL Property Now?

Tough new regulations and tax changes have made buy-to-let investment less attractive for some landlords. As a result, an estimated 4,000 properties per month are being sold off by small landlords exiting the market. However, for cash buyers with patience, this could...

Read    07/02/2024

Smoke Alarms - Why you must install them

Smoke alarms are an essential feature of any property, providing the first line of defense against the dangers of fire. Fires can be devastating, with the potential to cause serious damage to both property and lives. When installed and maintained properly, smoke alar...

Read    23/01/2024

HGP appoints Founder of The Ringley Group as Senior Advisor

Housing Growth Partnership (HGP) has appointed Mary-Anne Bowring, founder of The Ringley Group, as a Senior Advisor on its board. In her new role, Mary-Anne will provide strategic guidance to HGP’s development partners throughout the entire development lifecycle.

Read    17/01/2024

Why is Land Value Capture in the UK news again?

Land value capture is the practice of capturing a part of the increase in land value stemming from public investments or changes in land use regulations and using the new value to finance public infrastructure and services. In the UK, land value capture has been prop...

Read    16/08/2023

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