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What is Rent Protection Insurance for Landlords?
Discover how rent protection insurance can safeguard landlords from lost rental income. Learn about coverage, exclusions, and key benefits to help you decide if it’s the right choice for you.
The Renters (Reform) Bill Update
Read the latest update on the Renters (Reform) Bill and what it means for landlords Including key changes like the end of no-fault evictions, rent increase restrictions, and new tenant protections.
Questions to ask when viewing a house
Asking the right questions when viewing and buying a house is very important to ensure you avoid any surprises down the line.
The 2024 Labour Budget and Its Impact on the Property Sector
A rise in employer national insurance contributions will add thousands of pounds per year to our outgoings and the hike in stamp duty is yet another attempt…
What Bills do I Pay for in a Rented Property?
Rent payments aren’t the only expense to consider when renting. There are many other bills that tenants need to budget for, such as utilities and council tax.
Why is Leicester a Prime Location for Property Investment?
Based in the Midlands, Leicester offers great prospects and is a good choice whether you’re considering a buy-to-let property or looking for properties to flip.
How will the UK General Election affect the Residential and Commercial Property Market and Rental Reform, in Leicestershire?
Experts warn that the UK General Election will have implications for the future of rental reform and Leicestershire’s commercial and residential property market.
Renter’s Reform Bill
The Renters (Reform) Bill was introduced to the House of Commons on 17 May 2023 and sets out the UK Government’s plans to deliver on the Conservative Party’s manifesto commitment to reform the private rented sector in England.
The new legislation on renting with pets
There’s no denying we’re a nation of pet lovers, and probably even more so since the pandemic, which saw a huge boom in people adopting dogs and other animals to keep them company during lonely lockdown periods.
ARLA Private Rented Sector Report
Key Findings • The number of tenants negotiating rent reductions fell to 1.1% • The number of agents witnessing rent increases remained at 32% • Demand from prospective tenants continued to fall with an average of 56 prospective tenants registered per branch • The number of properties managed per letting agent branch increased marginally to… Read more »
Things you need to know about your tenancy agreements
Are you using an up-to-date version? Lettings laws can change fairly often and that might result in clauses, terms and conditions in the tenancy agreement having to be changed as well. So, always check that the version you and your tenant are signing is the latest one. If we are letting and/or fully manage your… Read more »
ARLA PRS report for September
The latest ARLA PRS report for September has recently been published, and it was found that: The number of agents witnessing rents hikes remained high in September. The number of properties managed per letting agent branch dropped in September. Demand from prospective renters also fell For the full report, click here “This report sums up… Read more »
How to spruce up your rental property
(without losing your deposit!) It’s no secret that younger people aren’t able to get on the property ladder as quick as their parents did, therefore renting longer-term seems to be more common than ever. The issue with that is there is a lot of constraints on what you can do to your new home. No… Read more »
Tips on making your next move easier!
Moving home is stressful at the best of times, but how can you ensure the move goes smoothly? It’s one thing making sure everything is packed, cancelled and locked before you leave your family home forever. But what if all the planning in the world doesn’t successfully prep your children? If this is their first… Read more »
Why are younger people staying in Leicester?
Leicester over the last few years is making its mark on the map, with a 2016 Premier League win (woo!), a wide variety of independent restaurants and bars, and great connections to London and other surrounding cities, it’s no wonder why more and more young people are moving here. According to a 2015 report from… Read more »