The National Rental Standard

08/02/2021

Only 7% of landlords advertise pet friendly houses, despite over 50% of adults owning a pet.
In accordance to this, the government have updatedthe standard tenancy agreement to allow pets in rental properties. Find out what that means for you here:

The government has updated the standard tenancy agreement to allow pets in rental properties. What does this mean for landlords and tenants?

01/02/2021

The next budget meeting on March 3rd is set to announce further details on the proposed “cladding tax“. An article by The Spectator discusses the post- Grenfell crisis and the possible solutions. Read it here:

Since the first buildings with dangerous cladding were discovered in the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower fire, one question has hung continuously over all efforts to make them safe: who is going to pay? Now, after three and a half years of stilted progress, the government appears to be on the verge....

26/01/2021

An article published by This is Money states that “on average, 71% of [a young persons] wage would have to go towards renting a home” as rent prices branded unaffordable for many. We would love to know in the comments your thoughts or experience on this!

Under-25s working full-time on minimum wage cannot access rented homes that would be considered 'affordable' in any region of England, according to new research.

18/01/2021

New infomation shows that renters are now seeking larger homes as a knock-on effect of the Coronavirus. Have you been influenced by the new demand pattern? Let us know in the comments!
Read more from Letting Agent Today here:

The continuing need to work from home, and the prospect of continuing to do so in part after the pandemic, is changing the demand pattern in the lettings industry.

08/01/2021

The NRS can be used by Landlords and Councils alike to effectively administrate property schemes. For the Council, it completely removes the additional administrative burden of collecting and checking all mandatory requirements.
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06/01/2021

At last, an easy way of knowing who is occupying each and every unit in any given block at any given time. Updated every time a tenant moves out or in. Find out more here: https://buff.ly/38h8U6u

04/01/2021

Mortgage rates are low, but does that mean flipping a house is better than renting? ABC Money UK have put together a useful guide to understanding both potential earners and how you can decide which is right for you. Read it here:

You want to invest in real estate but wonder which strategy works best. You could buy a fixer-upper, fix it and flip it, washing your hands of the property. Another option is to keep the property (fixer-upper or otherwise) and rent it. Both may provide profits, so which strategy is best for you? A Q...

25/12/2020

We wish all of our followers a very Merry Christmas and hope you all have a wonderful day!

23/12/2020

that nearly a quarter of houses in the UK are rented, with 92% of landlords being private individuals operating their rentals part-time?
As renting is the only option for many today, the NRS can help by providing transparency throughout the sector. To find out more about us and how we can help, click here: https://buff.ly/2IYqeTV

21/12/2020

Government responds to NRLA - National Residential Landlords Association petition stating that given the pressure of the pandemic, it is fair that “Landlords are still able to seek possession for all levels of rent arrears, but must provide six months’ notice if less than six months of rent is due”

The government says it is “grateful to landlords for their forbearance” during the pandemic.

18/12/2020

The world is built on confidence and measured by risk. The NRS will grow your confidence and reduce your risk in letting and renting property. Find out more how we can help you or your business here: https://buff.ly/2IYqeTV

16/12/2020

Our FAQ section may answer all of your questions? Here you can see our frequently asked questions for Letting Agents. If you want to here more about how the NRS can help you, then click the link here: https://buff.ly/32NjwrG