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Why Are You Happy to Rent?

Do you rent your home? Would you like to buy it? If so, you’re in the minority. A survey by Landbay found that only 42% of private tenants are interested in homeownership.

Read    23/01/2024

Why We Need a New Housing Court

Scotland has already implemented a housing court system, allowing landlords to take swift and efficient action against problem tenants. With increasing legal challenges in the private rental sector, could the rest of the UK benefit from a similar approach?

Read    23/01/2024

Why we need to retain Section 21

At Ringley, we strongly believe that scrapping Section 21 will harm both landlords and tenants. Here’s why:1) A System That WorksSection 21 has been in place since the Housing Act 1988 and is well understood by both landlords and tenants. It provides a straightforwar...

Read    23/01/2024

Does your Insurance Cover You Fully?

While your landlord may be insured for damage to the property, have you considered whether the contents of your flat are covered? Insurance is a necessity, and renters need to ensure they are properly protected.

Read    23/01/2024

As a Tenant Check Your Lease before Thinking of Short Term lets

Short-term lets have become a popular way for homeowners to generate extra income. However, if you're renting a property, listing it on Airbnb without permission could lead to serious consequences.

Read    23/01/2024

How Planet Rent is Future Proofing Buy to Rent

Buy-to-let investors are finding it increasingly difficult to generate strong returns. Recent changes, including reduced mortgage relief, additional stamp duty, and major tax reforms, have made traditional buy-to-let less attractive.At the same time, private landlord...

Read    23/01/2024

How to find the right letting agent

Discussions on X (formerly Twitter) frequently reference eviction notices from letting agents. While some of these posts may be exaggerated or misleading, if genuine, they highlight unacceptable practices in the industry.To help both landlords and tenants find a prof...

Read    23/01/2024

Does Right to Rent Breach Human Rights?

The High Court has ruled that the Government’s Right to Rent scheme breaches Human Rights Law.

Read    23/01/2024

Is noise a problem?

Noise can indeed be a significant problem for landlords, particularly in areas with high-density housing or mixed-use developments. For landlords, noise issues can arise in various forms, such as complaints from tenants, issues with building regulations, or disputes ...

Read    23/01/2024

Don't Omit an Inventory

An inventory is essential to assess the condition of a property at the start and end of a tenancy. Recent legislation has affected check-out fees and charges, but deposits are still allowed for damages, provided clear evidence is available.

Read    23/01/2024

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