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Why the 'landlord vote' could make all the difference at the polls

With just one day left until the General Election, private landlords could play a decisive role in shaping the next government. According to data from HMRC (source: Landlord Today), in 124 UK constituencies, the number of people declaring income from property in 2017...

Read    11/12/2019

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

Why landlords should fit carbon monoxide alarms - even in homes without solid fuel

Since 1 October 2015, landlords in England have been legally required to install carbon monoxide alarms in any room where solid fuel is used. This regulation falls under the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015. Failing to comply with these regu...

Read    06/12/2019

Never lose track of repairs with PlanetRent

Planetrent offers a fully-automated photo-reporting repairs process, making it easy to keep track of maintenance from your phone. With recommended target response times that you can edit, the system caters to both small landlords with just one or two properties and l...

Read    03/12/2019

PlanetRent LANDLORDS: An app with audit trail to defeat most compensation claims

Research by PlanetRent reveals that one of the biggest frustrations for landlords is dealing with tenant complaints, particularly regarding repairs. Many tenants have unrealistic expectations about how quickly issues should be resolved, leading to unnecessary conflicts.

Read    29/11/2019

Landlords, don't get caught out by new legislation

Tax changes and new regulations will hit landlords again in 2020 Landlord Today has highlighted some important legal changes coming in next year that landlords need to be aware of. They are worth taking note of, as they will impact the way you run your business. In 2...

Read    28/11/2019

Labour backs down on renters' right-to-buy

The Labour Party’s manifesto, released last week, revealed a surprising omission—the controversial right-to-buy pledge for renters.

Read    26/11/2019

PlanetRent LANDLORDS: Get prepared Fight the onslaught of new legislation

Camden Council has set a precedent by issuing London’s first rogue landlord banning order. This action highlights the council’s commitment to improving standards in the private rental sector. The ban on Cesar De Sousa Melo for four years, along with a £14,000 fine, s...

Read    20/11/2019

Why rent controls are not the answer to London's housing crisis

Our message to the London Mayor: focus on investment, not rent control The London Mayor is being urged to forget about rent controls. Instead, say critics, he should be increasing the supply of rental homes by attracting more people to invest in the capital’s PRS. E...

Read    14/11/2019

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