Landlord

Mortgage and rent arrears both on the rise

Published on 13 October, the third and final part of the government’s Household Resilience Study explores how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected people’s housing circumstances in England. While there are no shock revelations, the research does shed further light on ‘hidden’ issues like the ongoing arrears problem in the private rented sector. 

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Rent Guarantor Oct 27, 2021

Landlord

Rents Rise as Detached Properties Retain Popularity Despite Low Supply

Two separate reports show that rents have risen in recent months as demand for property in the lettings market remains high. The data suggests the recovery in demand for rental homes has continued over the third quarter of the year with one stating it expects demand to remain strong and push rents higher.

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Rent Guarantor Oct 26, 2021

General

How to complain about a letting agent

As the business of being a landlord becomes increasingly regulated and professionalised, letting agents too have upped their game. These days most of them are highly professional companies with experienced staff, codes of conduct and membership of industry bodies.

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Rent Guarantor Oct 21, 2021

Landlord

Dealing with loss adjusters on an insurance claim

If you have to make a large or complex claim on your home or landlord insurance, the insurance company will probably appoint a loss adjuster to manage it. But what is their role, and are they on your side or not?

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Rent Guarantor Oct 21, 2021

Landlord

Demand from New Tenants Returns to Lettings Market

As the UK's economy is now fully open with a strong jobs market, demand for properties to let has seen an increase in demand from new tenants. Two separate reports show that new entrants to the UK's letting market are on the rise, in addition to existing tenants moving to a new home.

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Rent Guarantor Oct 19, 2021

Student

Best Returns on Student HMOs Come from Cities with just One University

For property investors searching for their first or next opportunity, student properties can offer a good yield and sometimes at an affordable initial purchase price. However, even if you think student properties are a good option, it's not always easy to know which town or city would be the best location for your investment. However, some recent research suggests that for the most part, its cities or towns with just one university that can generate the best returns.

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Rent Guarantor Oct 12, 2021