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5h ago
Tenant demand for rented homes in London grew by 9% last month, compared to February, according to Foxtons.
The lettings agent highlights that renter demand has fallen 14% year-on-year as the market returns to more typical trends ..read more
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5h ago
A growing proportion of renters in the UK are having to borrow money to pay their rental deposit, research reveals.
The findings from Reposit found that 38% of renters are turning to credit cards, personal loans, overdrafts, or friends and family ..read more
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5h ago
I have just been sent an email from the Home Office. Looks like those plastic Biometric Residence Permits (BRP) cards are now being phased out and potential tenants now have to open an online account with the Home Office so that they can get their Visa ID this way ..read more
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20h ago
The Renters (Reform) Bill is heading back to the House of Commons, with several key amendments set to be debated and Goodlord has examined the most interesting proposals that could impact landlords and tenants.
The firm’s managing director insurance ..read more
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21h ago
Hi, I bought a 5-flat property last year and it’s being sublet and managed by a housing association (this was the case before I bought it too). The housing association has a secure tenancy with the subtenants.
We gave the housing association their 10-month notice and they are due to finish their contract this November ..read more
Property118
1d ago
As the Renters (Reform) Bill heads back to Parliament, the proposals have led to criticism from both renter campaign groups and the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA).
MPs will debate the Bill today with 122 pages of nearly 200 amendments to debate and agree on ..read more
Property118
1d ago
The Lettings Industry Council (TLIC) is urging a new approach to tackle the housing crisis in England.
It argues that the current method, with separate policies for different housing sectors, has failed.
In a new briefing ..read more
Property118
1d ago
Renting may negatively impact a person’s overall well-being as tenants experience a lower quality of life, higher stress levels, and less hope for the future compared to homeowners, a survey reveals.
The research from Zero Deposit, comes after 1,005 renters and 1,005 homeowners in the UK were polled by the firm ..read more
Property118
1d ago
The Scottish Parliament is seeking feedback from landlords, the public and organisations on the wide-ranging Housing (Scotland) Bill which could see permanent rent controls being introduced.
The Local Government, Housing and Planning Committee and the Social Justice and Social Security Committee are leading the joint consultation ..read more
Property118
1d ago
Hi, hope all is well. I have purchased an HMO that was let to students and I have continued renting to students so far. The property is licensed for this purpose, although the license doesn’t specify that it must always be rented to students ..read more