Did you know that 4,800 rental scams were reported by the public in 2021, costing a total of £7 million? How can rental scams impact landlords and tenants? What signs should you look out for? Have you fallen foul of a con-artist? Get in touch via the comments below and tell us all about it! …
Everyone seems to think it’s easy being a landlord – that all you have to do is sit back and watch the money roll in. But landlords will tell you a different story… While property is one of the best investments you can make, it’s still a pretty tricky job, especially if you’re doing it …
Are you ready to embark on the exciting journey of finding your dream rental home? Before you dive in, there are crucial steps you need to know to make your renting process smooth and stress-free. From understanding your right to rent and calculating affordability, to exploring different types of houses and choosing the perfect location …
Many landlords fall foul of small mistakes that can lead to fines or even a day in court Being a landlord can feel fraught with pitfalls, especially when it comes to ensuring that you and your tenant are on the same page with regards to property maintenance. Your property is an asset, and you want …
Rent to Rent: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Property Admit it: at some time or other you’ve seen an amazing new product, imagined it solving all your problems and bought it straight away. Then three months later it’s gathering dust and you realise you’ve thrown away a few quid with no benefit. …
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – but how can renters bring that festive feeling into their home without risking their deposit? It’s almost time to dust off your baubles, pick out a tree and pop the mince pies in the oven for Santa! But whether your Christmases are tasteful, silver lametta affairs, …
I’ve had anti-social behaviour complaints about my tenant, what should I do? Anti-social behaviour ranges from playing music too loudly and dumping rubbish on the street, all the way through to threatening, abusive and violent behaviour. Many people will encounter some form of anti-social behaviours at one time or another, but if the perpetrators are …
Subletting is when a tenant who is renting a property then rents part, or all, of that property to another person. Whether you are a tenant looking to let out a room in your rented house, a landlord navigating the legalities of the comings and goings in the student flat share you rent out, or …
What is ‘Breathing Space’? Breathing Space is the informal name for the Debt Respite Scheme, which was introduced by the government in England and Wales during the pandemic when many people found themselves suddenly in tough financial situations and unable to keep up with rent, mortgage payments or bills. The scheme gives people a minimum …
Thanks to Covid, millions of us began working from home in March 2020 – but has this affected an otherwise happy home life? Almost overnight homes had to adapt to become workspaces, and partners and housemates became co-workers. The hourly commute was swapped for a few seconds’ walk to the home desk; train fare and …
