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Longer tenancies - what do you think?

Longer tenancies have been in the news lately, with some build-to-rent providers offering tenants the option of a three-year contract instead of the standard six-month or one-year AST. The government picked up on the trend and recently consulted on the idea that all ...

Read    20/11/2023

A Guide to Civil Procedure Rules for Litigating and Collecting Service Charge Debts in UK County Courts

In the UK, litigating and collecting service charge debts involves navigating specific civil procedure rules. Here we aim to provide a comprehensive guide to the procedures and regulations that must be followed when pursuing such cases in UK county courts. Understand...

Read    20/11/2023

Self-Managing Your Block of Flats vs. Appointing a Managing Agent: Exploring the Pros and Cons

When managing a block of flats, leasehold property owners have two primary options: self-management or appointing a managing agent. Each approach comes with its own set of advantages and disadvantages. In this article, we will explore the pros and cons of self-managi...

Read    20/11/2023

Will your job be safe in an AI world?

There’s a lot of noise around artificial intelligence at the moment. Automated supermarket check-outs are commonplace and driverless cars will soon be taking over our streets. However, according to AI expert and former president of Google Kai-Fu Lee, property manager...

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Buy-to-let - where can you get the quickest returns?

UK rents are going up. According to new figures from HomeLet, rents have increased by an average of 13.9% in five years. The average rent in the UK is now £941 a month, - an increase of £17 - on the same time last year. Rents in June increased in all 12 regions monit...

Read    20/11/2023

Planet Rent: Lettings managed on your phone

Everyone tries to avoid falling into rent arrears. Sometimes it happens because of financial problems and sometimes it is just a simple mistake. Rising rents in property hotspots are adding to the problem. However, using a payment automation platform could make all t...

Read    17/11/2023

Why tenants increasingly love corporate landlords

The corporate landlord is an emerging concept. Born from the rising demand for quality rental accommodation in the ever-transformative digital age, corporate landlords are changing the expected norms of the lettings industry. In recent months, awareness of this emerg...

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Creator of FREE Landlord & Letting Agent app wins coveted Property Week award for the 2nd time

It's been more than 3 years since Ringley, creator of Planet Rent last won this most coveted of awards in property, but they did not stop there. A mixture of instinct and foresight led them to bring forward a game-changing homegrown Build to Rent Portal and Residents...

Read    17/11/2023

Landlords - could this be you?

Private landlords in the London Borough of Barnet are being offered a grant to help them bring empty homes back into use.Anyone who rents property in London knows housing is in short supply so it is great to see a council bringing empty homes back into use as soon as...

Read    17/11/2023

The Dangers and Pitfalls of Employing a Low-Cost Managing Agent

Introduction: In property management, low-cost managing agents have gained popularity because of their cheapness. However, it is essential to understand the potential dangers and pitfalls associated with employing such agents. In this article, we will explore what a ...

Read    16/11/2023

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