Landlords Warned of Bogus Tenants
Since cases of identity fraud have been rising, especially those targeting landlords, it has become more important than ever to…
Tenants Ripped Off by Agents
Tenants around the UK feel cheated by their letting agents, a study has found. Online letting agent Upad has conducted…
House Hunters not Stopped by Rain
June this year was the rainiest June ever recorded, however, this has not halted house hunting, say estate agents. The…
Tenants Unhappy with Agent Fees
A survey from online agent Upad suggests that tenants are not happy with the costs of their agents’ fees. Despite…
The Housing Market and Employment
A report from the Nationwide Building Society makes for good reading for potential house-buyers, but could be unsettling for sellers.…
Tenants now Staying for 20 Months
Statistics from the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) suggest that tenants are staying in their rental properties for a…
Green Deal could Damage some Tenancies
Members of the House of Lords have stated their worries about the Green Deal, due to take effect this October,…
Not Enough Homes for Those Downsizing
The Government is proposing a reduction in benefits from next April. They also wish to make the social sector and…
Empty Homes Targeted for Council Tax
New proposals, which will allow local authorities to charge council tax on empty properties, could hit landlords hard. Currently, an…
Landlords and Tenants Should Work to Cut Rent Arrears
A recent report sanctioned by the National Landlords Association (NLA) has generated concerning findings relating to rental arrears. Concern Figures…