If you’re worried about a crime being committed in your property, you might be wondering if it’s your place to call the police or not and what might leave you liable. The short answer is usually, yes, you should call the police to let them know if you have any suspicions. However, things are, as …
If you’re a landlord, have you ever considered the crimes that could be occurring in your property? We’ve broken down the scams that landlords are susceptible to, from insurance fraud to identity theft. But there are also crimes you and your property could be caught up in that you need to keep an eye out …
There are, unfortunately, a myriad of types of abuse that people can fall victim to – but how do you spot it? Due to lockdown, domestic abuse went up in 2020-21, with a 6% increase in reports. As a landlord, you have a touchpoint with many people and the government has recommended that landlords could …
Tenancy deposit cap puts landlords at risk New research has revealed that average tenancy deposits have been steadily decreasing since the deposit cap was introduced at the start of the pandemic. Tenants paid an average of £948 in 2011, rising to a peak of £1,108 in 2019 according to the research by mydeposits. In 2020, …
If you’re a tenant and your landlord dies, what does this mean for you? We recently looked at what landlords should do if their tenant dies, so now it’s time to look at the flip side of this situation and the impact a landlord’s death can have on the tenant and the landlord’s family. Who …
Sold Subject To Contract, otherwise known as SSTC, is one of the many tags and terms you will find in the description of a property listed for sale. Once a property is labelled as SSTC, the buyer’s solicitor will gather all required documentation and paperwork to complete the sale contract. For the seller having the …
As a landlord, there are any number of circumstances you could encounter and one of those is the death of your tenant. Firstly, this can be a really upsetting time, especially if you have known your tenant for a long while, so be sure you’re getting the support you need. There are practical steps that …
Rent in London increased by 5.8% in 2021 and is expected to go up 1% again in 2022. It won’t shock you to hear that London is the most expensive place to rent in the UK, with the average rental household spending a whopping £23,380 on rent every year. Once you add bills on top, …
Tenants’ union ACORN has paid a landlord £100,000 in damages for organising a campaign of harassment against her. The landlord, Zobia Rafique, rents rooms across Sheffield via her business, Century One Estates. She had a disagreement with tenant Aya Hoez in 2020 over the return of a £300 deposit and the row escalated when ACORN …
A guaranteed rent boss has been disqualified as a director for 11 years after scamming £6.7million from investors. From large fines to property based scams, there’s a lot landlords have to look out for and the latest scam hitting the news saw investors lose millions. Kingsman Property Ltd promised landlords guaranteed rent and offered annual …
