May
22

Snap Election – YIKES!

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So – many of us thought that we were nailed on for a late 2024 election. Sunak hanging on by the fingernails. Polling is terrible (things can change, of course). There are a few theories why:

He fancies a long summer holiday (only half joking

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May
22

Landlord and agent General Election votes are still ‘up for grabs’

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There’s a large proportion of property professionals who say they are yet to decide their political vote for the upcoming General Election, a survey reveals.

The research from Goodlord and the National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA) of more than 1,000 participants

View Full Article: Landlord and agent General Election votes are still ‘up for grabs’

May
22

Legal Eagle required for council approved rent to rent contract?

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I am looking for a solicitor well versed in looking at commercial contracts with a property owner and a rent to rent company.

Due to Selective Licensing (SL) occupancy restrictions, I am finding it increasingly difficult to find tenants required (one family-sized unit) for a large property that has recently been fully renovated.

View Full Article: Legal Eagle required for council approved rent to rent contract?

May
22

UK rent growth slows after reaching record high – ONS

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The UK’s rent inflation is slowing down as average private rents grew by 8.9% in the year to April – down from a record high of 9.2% in March, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reports.

This is the first time the annual rent inflation rate has eased since December 2023.

View Full Article: UK rent growth slows after reaching record high – ONS

May
22

Why comparison websites might not be your best bet for landlord insurance

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When you are looking for a landlord insurance policy, you may look at one of the big-name comparison websites.

While these can be a good starting point, they may not be the best way to find the right insurance policy.

View Full Article: Why comparison websites might not be your best bet for landlord insurance

May
22

Tenants struggle to find new homes as rents rise

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Half of all tenants who moved in the past year say they faced difficulties finding a new property to rent which is an 8% increase from the previous year, research reveals.

According to The Deposit Protection Service (DPS)

View Full Article: Tenants struggle to find new homes as rents rise

May
22

Soaring service charges drive a rise in RTM companies

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Landlords in England and Wales are taking a stand against rising service charges, with a study revealing a 20% increase in applications to form ‘Right to Manage’ (RTM) or flat management companies. 

The research by Direct Line found that service charges for leasehold flats are increasing by an average of 10% per year

View Full Article: Soaring service charges drive a rise in RTM companies

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