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Five ways to compete with Build-to-Rent

The Build-to-Rent (BTR) revolution is rapidly transforming the rental market, but buy-to-let landlords can still make their properties highly competitive. As BTR operators continue to change the rental landscape, landlords can still compete by offering similar value ...

Read    13/02/2020

Your money is safe in our hands

All renters should be able to trust their agent to protect their money. A key part of any property agent’s role is to safeguard money on behalf of their clients, ensuring that tenants and landlords are properly protected. At Ringley, we are a proud member of the RICS...

Read    12/02/2020

Landlords: how much are you giving back?

Landlords often face criticism, but the majority are responsible contributors to the private rental sector (PRS) and their local communities. While bad landlords may dominate headlines, new research highlights the significant positive financial impact that landlords ...

Read    04/02/2020

Why we need to speed up access to justice - fast!

The Residential Landlords Association (RLA) welcomed the government’s consultation on a dedicated housing court last year. However, despite the initial enthusiasm, no progress has been made.

Read    17/01/2020

PlanetRent: FREE lettings platform

For some time now, we’ve been offering our clients the opportunity to use the PlanetRent app for free. However, in Spring 2020, we’re thrilled to officially launch PlanetRent.co.uk to the market!PlanetRent is our revolutionary mobile portal designed to automate the e...

Read    10/01/2020

How PlanetRent keeps your tenants happy and well informed

Good relationships between landlords and tenants almost always come down to good communication. Tenants need as much information as possible, and PlanetRent is here to help. If both parties know what is expected of them, they are more likely to fulfill their obligati...

Read    20/12/2019

PlanetRent: helping landlords and tenants build better relationships!

If your tenants are calling you out to change their lightbulbs, you need PlanetRent - now!

Read    10/12/2019

Landlords: deposit-free renting move with £0 deposit today

According to Landlord Today, the number of new deposits collected from renters has dropped by 17% compared to 2018. Two key factors driving this trend are:Longer tenancies, reducing tenant turnover.The Tenant Fees Act 2019, which caps the number of weeks' rent that c...

Read    09/12/2019

Why landlords should fit carbon monoxide alarms - even in homes without solid fuel

Since 1 October 2015, landlords in England have been legally required to install carbon monoxide alarms in any room where solid fuel is used. This regulation falls under the Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (England) Regulations 2015. Failing to comply with these regu...

Read    06/12/2019

Never lose track of repairs with PlanetRent

Planetrent offers a fully-automated photo-reporting repairs process, making it easy to keep track of maintenance from your phone. With recommended target response times that you can edit, the system caters to both small landlords with just one or two properties and l...

Read    03/12/2019

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