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9h ago
Is the supposed landlord exodus just a myth?
In an exclusive interview with Property118, property expert Julie Ford says the doom and gloom of the media is exaggerated and landlords are still continuing to invest in property.
Julie also tells Property118 about the risks of e-bike fires and how a few disposable vape batteries led to disaster for one rental property ..read more
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9h ago
Damp and mould in rental properties is usually caused by tenants, say letting agents.
A survey by the Property Ombudsman shows that most letting agents believe condensation caused by actions like drying clothes on radiators and cooking without using extractor fans are the main cause for damp and mould ..read more
Property118.com
9h ago
Hello everyone, My letting agent found a tenant for me and they took a one-week Holding deposit from the new tenant.
The tenant then pulled out at the last minute, which created a rental void for me.
When I asked the letting agent about the one-week Holding deposit they received to cover my void period ..read more
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9h ago
DEBATE: We have a tenancy deposit scheme (GREAT) However I believe there should be a renters’ deposit scheme.
If a tenant has repairs and the landlord fails to amend these repairs, the tenant could pay the rent into a renters ..read more
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20h ago
Landlords and letting agents are being urged to carry out property inspections to avoid problems with damage or deposit disputes.
A poll by Inventory Base found that 30% of tenants didn’t get an inventory done before moving into their current rental property ..read more
Property118.com
20h ago
BTL lenders have announced rate cuts as the market shows signs of improvement.
Aldermore and CHL mortgages are among a slew of lenders that have cut rates in their buy-to-let mortgage products.
These rate cuts come as lenders aim to boost activity in the buy-to-let market ..read more
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20h ago
The impact of the cost-of-living crisis has reduced renters’ aspirations to own their home, according to a new report.
A survey by firm MRI Software reveals a staggering 80% of renters feel priced out of the housing market ..read more
Property118.com
20h ago
A leading industry body is demanding that the Scottish government offer more support to landlords dealing with anti-social behaviour.
Propertymark points out that the rise in anti-social behaviour (ASB) is linked to the ongoing shortage of social housing ..read more
Property118.com
1d ago
Unlock the secrets of the property market with our latest video: Dive into the the intricate world of property investment, uncovering the loopholes in the new Renters’ Rights Bill that could shift the balance in favor of tenants. You’ll gain insight into property trends ..read more
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1d ago
We have recently heard that landlords should set themselves up as a Limited Liability Partnership in case they should ever have someone claim against them, which could lead to bankruptcy and we would lose everything we have?
While we have landlord insurance and maintain our properties well ..read more