Shock research: Noisy neighbours making 1 in 6 Brits move home
New research reveals that one in six Brits have had to move in order to escape noise pollution. The research, carried out for home improvement Read More
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Estate Agent software specialist AgentPro celebrates ‘best ever’ year to date
Welsh estate agent software specialist AgentPro is celebrating rapid growth across the previous 12 months, with Managing Director, Gareth John, announcing today that 2018 is already Read More
Fees ban: Landlords can combat costs by exploring alternatives
Following the recent announcement that the Tenants’ Fees Bill has started its formal journey through Parliament, a PropTech startup is advising landlords to think seriously Read More
How lax are gas safety checks in the UK?
Despite the rules in place for landlords, new research claims gas safety is a ‘postcode lottery’ for the UK’s five million privately rented properties. And Read More
Landmark appoints new Head of Artificial Intelligence
Landmark Information Group, the property, land and environmental data specialist, has appointed Kris Clark as its Head of Artificial Intelligence (AI), where he will be Read More
April’s Homelet Rental Index shows rent increases for tenants
Tenant referencing firm HOMELET have released their April report, which shows rent increases of as high as 4.5% in some areas. Rents are also increasing Read More
Mandatory code and qualification are among final steps towards professional lettings
The proposed introduction of a mandatory code of practice and national qualification for letting agents are among the final steps towards a fully professional lettings Read More
Letting agents ‘disappointed’ as Tenant Fees Bill announced in Parliament
The long-anticipated bill introducing a ban on letting agent fees for tenants has been introduced into Parliament today, and is expected to come into force Read More
70% of consumers ‘confused’ by housing complaints process
Following dialogue with over 400 tenants, renters, homeowners, landlords and property professionals, Ombudsman Services (OS) has released the findings of ‘Building Balance’.
London landlords ‘upping their game’ to snare the best long term tenants
With private renters outnumbering homeowners in London, competition is fierce from landlords looking to attract loyal tenants.
ARLA Propertymark: Rental Sector ‘Steady’, but Tenants Face Rent Rises
ARLA Propertymark have today issued their March Private Rented Sector (PRS) Report. The report showed increasing demand for property rentals and a year on year Read More
Lets with Pets: why pet-friendly rentals will become the norm
Rental accommodation, and the profile of those who live in it, is undergoing a fundamental change in the UK. Once shunned by private landlords, pets Read More
Letting agents could benefit from Build to Rent
Letting agents should consider the benefits of participating in the growing Build to Rent (BTR) phenomenon, according to automated payment provider PayProp.
One Third of Millenials face a lifetime of renting, says new report
A new report calls for drastic change to the private rental sector in order to make it a suitable option for families – because a Read More
Ahead of next week’s new EPC laws, Brits still unaware of their impact
• 73% of landlords/tenants are not aware of their property’s EPC rating • 65% aren’t aware that improving their rating could save them money • Read More
Enquiry into draft tenant fees bill finds ‘room for improvement’
The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee have today published their conclusions from scrutinizing the Draft Tenant Fees Bill. The Bill proposes to ban many Read More
Estate Agents say stamp duty relief having an impact – but more support needed
NAEA Propertymark, the UK’s largest professional body for estate agents has today issued their February Housing Report. The report shows that sales to first time Read More
Tenancy deposit alternative flatfair signs major deal with UK’s largest independent estate agency
Thousands of landlords are set to benefit after tenancy deposit alternative flatfair has signed a major deal with the UK’s largest independent estate agency Spicerhaart. The Read More
Tenants love trendy wood burners – but landlords must make sure tenants are woodsure
Logs Direct share helpful advice for Landlords on the safe use of Wood burners in rented properties Wood burners have become all the rage in Read More
Shock research on EPC: Just 4% of Landlords/Tenants aware of new energy legislation
New research from landlord insurance specialists Just Landlords has exposed a nationwide ignorance to a new law that will come into effect on 1st April for all new lets Read More