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Brexit: what happens now?

The UK leaves the EU today - but will it be business as usual until 2021, or not? At 11.00pm tonight the UK will officially leave the EU. Initially there will be no obvious change as we move straight into an 11 month transition period. This will come to an end on 31 ...

Read    31/01/2020

Five tips to help you meet the new MEES regulations

Last week we blogged about the new electrical safety regulations that come into force on 1 July. Today we’re reminding landlords to put 1 April in their diaries too, because new rules on energy efficiency are being rolled out. Since 2018, minimum energy efficiency st...

Read    28/01/2020

Build-to-Rent market set to fly in 2020

There are now more completed Build-to-Rent homes across the UK’s regions than in London Political uncertainty spread its tendrils through most industry sectors in 2019, including the seemingly unstoppable Build-to-Rent market. The last 12 months saw a 22% drop in inv...

Read    24/01/2020

Zoopla reveals steady growth in the rental market

Even Brexit wasn't enough to prevent steady growth in the PRS last year Yesterday’s Rental Market Report from Zoopla shows the continued resilience of the UK property market. Despite a turbulent year in politics as a result of MPs squabbling over Brexit, there has be...

Read    23/01/2020

Don't get caught out by new electrical checks

Later this year, all landlords will be obliged by law to have the electrical installations in their rental homes inspected and tested at the beginning of each new tenancy and at least every five years after that. The plans to introduce electrical checks were announce...

Read    20/01/2020

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

The government gives the thumbs up to renters' pets

Should landlords be more pet-friendly? The Government certainly seems to think so. It’s no secret that we Brits love our pets, with an estimated 44% of us sharing our homes with at least one animal. But landlords aren’t so keen. Pets can be dirty and destructive and ...

Read    15/01/2020

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

New Government, new approach?

New data from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) highlights a worrying trend in the private rented sector (PRS). The November RICS Residential Market Survey reveals a sharp drop in landlord instructions, with the supply of rental homes falling twice ...

Read    13/12/2019

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