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Are Longer Tenancies a Good Idea
During the party conference season, the subject of longer tenancies in the private sector again reared its ugly head. We have to accept, that Shelter…
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Rate increase means it’s time to master finances
Interest rates are rising. The November base rate increase of 0.25 per cent is hardly a huge leap, but all the indications are that more…
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HomeRenter Launches Marketplace for the UK’s Private Rental Sector
Prop-tech entrant HomeRenter, www.homerenter.co.uk, has launched a beta version this week and aims to create an AirBnB style marketplace for the UK’s private rental sector….
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Summer time has ended
Well that’s it then – Summer time has ended before the Summer really arrived! Whether we feel ready for Winter or not, the days will…
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Eviction Process – One Rule for Them…
In my time working with landlords, I have many times heard how unfair the eviction process is for them. They feel the tenants are always…
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New PRA Guidelines for Portfolio Landlords
The new Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) guidelines for portfolio landlords came into operation on 30 September. Here we look at how they will affect landlords….
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Tis the Season for the Party Conference
Autumn is the season of the political party conference, and rarely is there anything to be jolly about. The Conservatives are in disarray with contenders…
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Fire Safety Measures – Let the Tenants Pay
The tragedy at Grenfell Tower has led to a massive review of fire safety measures, including the materials used in construction, which it is believed…
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Why buy-to-let is an outstanding wealth-management and retirement income strategy
The concern about adequate retirement income is one of the most important financial issues for those aged 30-50. Today they face a ‘triple whammy’: Pensions…
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Airbnb’s Direct Impact on the Private Rental Sector
When tax changes were announced last year, landlords in the private rental sector were quick to say they would withdraw from the sector. This is…
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Uprate your EPA now or be unable to Rent or Mortgage from April 2018
As a landlord, you will be aware of the requirement for an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), which ranks a property from A-G in terms of…
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The End of the Cash Deposit
Long experience of working with the vulnerable has proved that providing a cash deposit is often a major headache for prospective tenants. It is easy…
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Private Sector Landlords Can Be Trusted
With the roll-out of Universal Credit accelerating from October 2017, the role of ‘trusted landlords’ is now being discussed. The pilot scheme, started in 2013,…
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Buy to Let No for Benefit Recipients
Cast your minds back to the consultation period for Universal Credit, with reference to advantages to the benefit dependent, before its’ introduction in 2013. Many…
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Students Facing Discrimination from Landlords
As students prepare to start or return to university, research by StudentTenant.com recently found that 38 per cent of students suffered discrimination by the landlord…
