Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Lettie: 73.7% of hot-water reports arrive out of hours
Lettie says 73.7 percent of hot-water disruption reports were first raised outside standard hours in its summer maintenance sample.
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Buy-to-let Property News, Market
ABI: subsidence claims reach £20,000 after hot weather
The ABI says the average UK subsidence claim reached £20,000 in April to June, after insurers reported more cases during the hot, dry weather.
Buy-to-let Property News
Lettie launches free maintenance plan for 83% of landlords
Lettie has launched a free maintenance reporting plan for landlords with up to four properties, targeting the 83 percent of owners in that bracket as repair record-keeping pressure grows.
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Tenant relationships matter most for retention as landlords and renters align
Landlords who prioritise communication and responsiveness are far more likely to retain tenants long-term, according to new research that highlights the importance of the human…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Poor maintenance could cost landlords up to £75,000 per property
Landlords who neglect property upkeep risk losing up to £75,000 in value over a typical 10-year ownership period, according to new analysis highlighting the hidden…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Landlords spend 31 hours a month on property management
Landlords are spending an average of 31 hours per month managing their rental properties – the equivalent of almost four working days – according to…
Buy-to-let Property News, Market
Landlords offered cheaper home upgrades as Hello Neighbour partners with Currys Business
Hello Neighbour has announced a new partnership with Currys Business, giving landlords a more affordable route to appliance upgrades at a time when maintenance spending…
Buy-to-let Property News, Regulation
Renters ‘flathugging’ as high costs and fear of rent rises trap tenants
More than half of UK renters are effectively “flathugging” - staying in their current rental homes despite wanting to move - according to new research…
