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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...

Read    14/02/2024

EFG, set up by a group of farmers, is helping developers unlock house-building

The Environmental Farmers Group (EFG) is a cooperative formed by farmers in Hampshire, Wiltshire, and Dorset to carry out coordinated environmental projects on a catchment scale. The EFG consists of more than 230 farmers at present, covering 116,000 hectares, which a...

Read    09/02/2024

The business organisation urges flexibility in new short-term let regulations

The Scottish Government's new licensing regime for short-term let platforms has faced strong opposition from Scottish Land & Estates, a rural business organisation. They have urged the authorities to consider extending the licensing deadline, particularly for rur...

Read    09/02/2024

UK banks are offering mortgages for blocks of flats scarred by Grenfell cladding aftermath

In the aftermath of the infamous Grenfell Tower tragedy, UK banks were hesitant to provide loans for flats with cladding due to concerns about safety risks and the potential expenses associated with the remediation procedures. This has now changed. Recently, a shift ...

Read    08/02/2024

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

Which UK political party is best for housing & house price growth?

Elections in the UK are not due until the end of January 2025, but it is almost guaranteed that the general election will be scheduled in 2024. Pulling in voters to the polling station during the Christmas and New Year holidays can be quite a challenge, and that’s wh...

Read    07/02/2024

Stakeholders demand setting timetables for smoke alarm and electrical safety revisions

Industry observers have responded sharply to two consultations on the proposed implementation of electrical safety standards and the compulsory installation of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. These measures apply to all privately rented residences across Northern I...

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...

Read    07/02/2024

Raising Standards in the Private Rental Sector

Camden Council has been at the forefront of improving standards in the private rental sector. It was the first local authority in London to issue a rogue landlord banning order after unsafe housing was found to put tenants’ lives at risk. As a result, the first-tier ...

Read    07/02/2024

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