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New regulations for landlords now in force in Wales

New regulations are now in force for landlords in Wales. The Renting Homes (Fees etc.) (Prescribed Limits of Default Payments) (Wales) Regulations 2020 came into force on 28 April and sets the maximum fee that landlords can charge if a tenant defaults on their rental...

Read    01/05/2020

From next week - Use PlanetRent on the go

Ringley is excited to announce that next week we will officially launch our PlanetRent platform, designed for letting agents, institutions, and buy-to-let landlords. For the past few months, landlords have been able to sign up for free, and now, we are making it even...

Read    28/04/2020

Why we say tenants need a payment holiday too

Pay it forward: landlords are taking mortgage holidays but what about tenants who are facing hardship? A recent survey by Landlord Action found nearly three-quarters of landlords have been contacted by tenants worried about their rent payments. This highlights the se...

Read    27/04/2020

Why landlords should be looking beyond COVID-19

Despite the obvious pressure on the rental market resulting from the current health emergency, longer-term, buy-to-let remains an attractive asset class, says Ringley Group MD Mary-Anne Bowring. Quoted in today’s issue of Landlord Today online, Mary-Anne says: “A sub...

Read    24/04/2020

Why the future is still bright for build-to-rent

Build-to-rent remains an attractive long-term investment, with the sector continuing to perform well.

Read    23/04/2020

Landlords, don't forget the changes to CGT - they apply to you!

A number of tax changes that impact landlords are now in force Although COVID-19 is uppermost in all our minds at the moment, it’s important to remember that all the same legislation still applies to the way you operate your rental property – and so do tax changes. F...

Read    17/04/2020

Virtual viewings. Is this the future for lettings?

Will viewing homes remotely become the new normal? In the current climate, if you have an empty or soon-to-be-empty property you may well be worried about finding a new tenant and wondering what your letting agent is doing about it? At Life By Ringley we’ve got the s...

Read    14/04/2020

Gas safety checks must still go ahead

Yesterday, we discussed EPCs. Today, we’re updating you on the importance of gas safety checks during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Read    09/04/2020

Need an EPC? Here's the latest advice

If moving or selling is unavoidable, you will still need an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). This legal requirement applies when a property is built, sold, or let and must be conducted by an accredited assessor.

Read    08/04/2020

Four tips for dealing with tenants on Universal Credit

Landlords may need to get used to letting to tenants who claim Universal Credit. Many landlords have historically avoided renting to tenants receiving state benefits due to concerns over rent arrears.

Read    07/04/2020

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