Lettings

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.

The latest Rightmove Rental Price Tracker revealed that every ‘to let’ listing on its portal was receiving an average of 17 enquiries. Such demand can translate into multiple offers and a bidding situation* where the rent that tenants are willing to pay creeps up.

How much will dirt cost you at the end of a tenancy? If new research by SpareRoom is accurate, UK renters are forfeiting £724 million every year thanks to poor levels of cleanliness. In fact, the data showed an average of £250 of cleaning-related deductions per tenancy.

It was back in October 2008 that EPC certificates became a compulsory requirement for privately rented properties and since then, their standing among landlords and tenants has grown.

We all know gardens were the feature of choice among tenants moving home during the pandemic but a new survey shows how our love for the great outdoors hasn’t dimmed.

Renting gives people the flexibility and freedom to move to different areas and properties as their lifestyle requires. There are, however, some rules to follow. Knowing what is and isn’t possible can help narrow down the choice of rentals available.

The Rent a Room Scheme allows landlords to let a room in their home, tax-free. Here is everything you need to know

Anti-social behaviour can affect a property and the surrounding community. So how can landlords prevent this with their tenants?

Adding extra storage to where you live – especially if it’s a rental property – doesn’t mean completing a complex DIY exercise. There are several no-drill options that will give you extra places to stash and store. Here are 5 easy fix, no-drill swaps:-

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, has presented the Spring Budget for 2024. Here’s the relevant breakdown for Landlords’.