Lettings

Landlords in England and Scotland are being urged to check the expiration date on their Electrical Installation Condition Reports (EICR), with many due to run out this year.

Would it surprise you to know, the younger you are, the more likely it is you want to become a landlord? The desire was confirmed by a new survey, conducted by Opinium on behalf of Market Financial Solutions.

Despite it being the biggest shake up of the private rental sector since the Housing Act 1988, it’s a case of blissful ignorance for many tenants. The lack of awareness was uncovered by research consultancy, Pegasus Insight, who found just 32% of tenants were ‘fully aware’ or ‘mostly aware’ of the contents of the Renter's Rights Bill.

If you’re moving from one rental property to another to gain a garden, there is a code of outdoor conduct that tenants should abide by. From weeding to watering, balconies and barbecues, here’s our essential do’s and don’ts advice for renters.

Paying a tenancy deposit is part and parcel of being a renter but it’s usually the biggest upfront expense. Worrying research recently revealed 1 in 5 tenants get into debt trying to fund their tenancy, with the average UK deposit now in the region of £1,470.

It’s almost impossible to talk about the buy-to-let market without talking about mortgages. Figures from money.co.uk estimate around 60% of landlords fund part or all of their property investment activity using a buy-to-let mortgage.

If you have a landlord or tenant insurance policy, you may have been contacted by the provider announcing the launch of a new product. Pet insurance is the next big thing in the private rental market and its arrival marks significant progress of the Renters’ Rights Bill.

Although winter has us firmly in its icy grip, the energy price cap will rise on 1st January 2025. As a result, many of us will want to reduce how much fuel we use. For renters, the challenge can be greater as they don’t always have the means or money to make significant energy-saving alterations, such as installing cavity wall insulation, solar panels or air source heat pumps.

Rental guarantors used to be the preserve of student lets, with landlords wanting financial reassurance to cover those with no rental track record, no regular wage or rental history.