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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

Landlords - Four Tips to Avoid Common Mistakes

PlanetRent makes the rental process quick and easy.Lots of self-managing landlords are not property professionals and they find it difficult to get it absolutely right every time.In order to avoid the pitfalls, these are our tips for avoiding the four most common mis...

Read    07/02/2024

PlanetRent - We Love Pet-Friendly Rentals

If there are pets involved, PlanetRent can help landlords quickly generate the appropriate tenancy agreement. For those who are not pet-friendly, it may be worth reconsidering. Nearly half of the population owns a pet, representing a significant pool of potential te...

Read    07/02/2024

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

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