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Don't forget - electrical checks are mandatory from 1 April

The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 are set to come into force for existing tenancies starting next week. From 1 April, private landlords will be required to ensure that the electrical installations in their rental ...

Read    26/03/2021

10 tips for landlords

1. Don’t Skimp on Record-KeepingProper record-keeping is the cornerstone of successful property management. Whether it’s tracking your income from rent or documenting all your expenses—such as repairs, maintenance, and insurance—maintaining up-to-date records is esse...

Read    26/02/2021

Do you live in a twenty minute neighbourhood?

Over the past year, the world has experienced significant changes, especially in how we live and work. The global pandemic gave many people time to reflect on their daily routines, leading to some major lifestyle shifts. A considerable portion of the population has a...

Read    21/02/2021

Pets and tenants - the new rules!

The UK government has recently introduced a new Model Tenancy Agreement, and it comes with some exciting changes—most notably, the inclusion of a pet-friendly policy. This is a step forward for tenants and landlords alike, as it formalizes the process for allowing pe...

Read    12/02/2021

New electrical checks - keep the evidence!

As of 1 April, new electrical safety regulations will come into effect for all rental properties in England, impacting both new and existing tenancies. The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020 require landlords to ensure...

Read    08/02/2021

How Planet Rent keeps disputes to a minimum

New research from Decorus for Sage, spotted in Landlord Today, reveals that more tenancies now end in disputes raised by tenants rather than landlords. This is often due to a lack of clear understanding between both parties regarding their responsibilities. The most ...

Read    05/02/2021

Why we should stop and think before turning shops into homes

Back in December, we blogged about the Government’s proposals to allow retail-to-residential (retail-to-resi) conversions as a way to revitalise high streets. The idea is that empty shops are blighting town centres, and turning them into homes could bring people—and ...

Read    04/02/2021

Waking Watch fund is ready for business

Do you live in a high-rise block where you and your fellow residents are paying for a waking watch? If so, your freeholder or property manager can now apply for finance to install a fire alarm system instead.

Read    03/02/2021

Could your flood insurance be about to get better - and cheaper?

Last week, hundreds of homes were affected by flooding thanks to Storm Christoph, while many people are still dealing with the aftermath of Storm Bella that hit the UK on Boxing Day.With climate change making flooding a more frequent event, the costs involved in the ...

Read    01/02/2021

Pro-pet tenancies get the thumbs up from MPs

Just 7% of private landlords currently advertise pet-friendly properties. This makes it much harder for tenants to find suitable homes and, in some cases, has even forced people to give up their pets to secure accommodation. However, this is about to change, with new...

Read    29/01/2021

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