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Landlords

Rate Rises Dampen Spring Price Momentum, But Market Activity Remains Steady

In a surprising turn of events, average new seller asking prices have dipped by £82 (-0.0%) this month, landing at £372,812. This decline marks the first monthly drop in asking prices witnessed...

Jul 3, 2023
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Landlords

A Guide to HMOs for Private Landlords - What You Need to Know

What is an HMO and why should private landlords consider them? As a landlord, you may consider investing in a House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) - this is a rental property which...

Feb 24, 2023
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Landlords

Unlock the Benefits of Buy-to-Let Mortgage Rates in the UK: What You Need to Know Before You Invest

Understanding what a buy-to-let mortgage is: A buy-to-let mortgage is a type of loan offered to those looking to buy a property for the purpose of renting it out. It allows the...

Dec 20, 2022
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Landlords

Private Landlords responsibilities for heating and hot water

What are your responsibilities as a private landlord for heating and hot water? As a private landlord, it's important to be aware of your responsibilities when it comes to heating and hot...

Dec 14, 2022
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Landlords

How to let responsibly

When you decide to let out your rental property you will encounter numerous legal responsibilities that you may not have encountered before, this article will go some way to explaining what some...

Nov 22, 2022
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Landlords

Lettings Jargon

Letting properties can be confusing, sometimes with lots of complicated jargon thrown around. Landlords and tenants cannot be expected to know every lettings definition and technical term. These are the most common...

Nov 22, 2022
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Landlords

Referencing

What is a tenant reference? Tenant referencing is a landlord’s way of finding out information about a prospective tenant. A tenant reference involves a number of checks and verifications to help landlords...

Nov 22, 2022
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Landlords

Right to rent

This article is intended to give guidance for landlords and tenants on how the right to rent checks should be carried out and which documents are acceptable. It is important for both...

Nov 22, 2022
Random fact
619,000
is the estimated number of private rented homes in England that do not meet safety standards