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All change for right to rent checks

Home Secretary Pritti Patel has relaxed the rules around landlords' right to rent checks The Government has announced a change to the way landlords carry out 'right to rent' checks during the coronavirus outbreak. The right to rent scheme requires landlords to check ...

Read    31/03/2020

Coronavirus: can I still make repairs to my property?

What's the latest Government advice to landlords who need to get repairs done? The Government issued detailed advice to landlords and tenants over the weekend to clarify the situation regarding repairs and maintenance during the Coronavirus outbreak. Despite the curr...

Read    30/03/2020

New protections for renters now in place

Landlords and tenants are expected to work out a payment plan if renters find themselves in arrears A complete ban on evictions and ‘additional protection’ for renters have been announced, coming into force from today. But what does this mean for landlords and tenant...

Read    27/03/2020

The new protections for renters explained

Landlords and tenants are expected to work out a payment plan if renters find themselves in arrearsA complete ban on evictions and ‘additional protection’ for renters have been announced, coming into force from today. But what does this mean for landlords and tenants...

Read    27/03/2020

Evictions banned and mortgage holidays confirmed

Evictions have been suspended and landlords will get a three-month mortgage 'holiday' to protect them from financial hardship Earlier this week, we blogged about the Labour party's call for protection for renters in arrears due to the Coronavirus. Last night the Gove...

Read    19/03/2020

Will Government act to protect renters?

The biggest question for tenants who may find themselves out of work or laid off without pay due to business closures caused by the coronavirus is, how do I pay my rent? To try and tackle what is likely to be a widespread problem, the Labour party has published draft...

Read    17/03/2020

In praise of letting agents!

A recent article from Landlord Today highlights key tips for novice buy-to-let investors, provided by a Norwich-based insurance broker specializing in landlord insurance. The article outlines some important aspects new landlords need to understand.

Read    11/03/2020

Would you vote for rent control?

Will the promise of rent control be enough to secure Sadiq Khan a second term as London Mayor? London Mayor Sadiq Khan launched his re-election campaign today. He is hoping to win votes by promising Londoners that he will introduce rent control in the capital if he i...

Read    03/03/2020

Where is best to invest in today's rental market?

Investment in the property market has increased by almost 50% in the last five years. New research from peer-to-peer lending platform Sourced Capital has revealed the best places around the country to invest in the rental market. The findings are based on current ren...

Read    20/02/2020

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

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