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03/12/2018

Whether you choose to take them or not, most would agree that a deposit offers a reliable safety net. However, many are concerned about how to manage the potential free-fall of a deposit dispute situation. Is this a misguided concern though? >> http://bit.ly/depositdispute

Deposit dispute data reveals positive figures

30/11/2018

It’s been a while since they hit the headlines, but they’re back again, and it’s not for spreading festive cheer…

Judith Wilson, wife of high-profile landlord (and PRS press-favourite) Fergus Wilson, will be facing court for sentencing on December 11th, following a successful prosecution by Ashford Council. Get the full scoop here: http://bit.ly/wilsonsinnews

29/11/2018

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Shelter and the National Housing Federation have been researching advertising that rules out anyone in receipt of housing benefit or universal credit (UC). Now Rightmove and Zoopla have emailed their customers to recommend they follow National Landlords Association (NLA) guidance on this matter. Find out more by clicking here: http://bit.ly/tenantsonbenefits

28/11/2018

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26/11/2018

93% of landlords understand the importance of flexibility
According to a recent survey many tenants choose to rent as they appreciate the degree of flexibility it affords them, allowing them to move quickly and easily should their life change 93% of landlords correctly identified that a Deed of Surrender can be used to simply and quickly free a
tenant from a mid-term tenancy agreement.

22/11/2018

With such a new legislation, some confusion around Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards ( ) exemptions could be expected, but overall this was a great result for landlords who recently took part in our , with 87% correctly knowing that exemption lengths vary.

16/11/2018

We've made it simple to let your property for less. Easy peasy. Voted 2018's best online letting agent at the ESTAs. A five star lettings experience with professionally qualified staff, on hand 7 days a week, but don't just take our word for it...

15/11/2018

Our Legal Landlord Survey is a nationwide survey of UK landlords across the lettings sector. How did your town fare in terms of performance? Are you in the top performing area for legal landlords?

13/11/2018

My tenant is late with their rent this month, and is using Christmas as an excuse. I’m worried that we’re already a couple of months away and that this situation is only going to get worse. What can I do? >>> http://bit.ly/christmasrent

12/11/2018

Housing Minister Heather Wheeler has announced plans for a £2m fund to be given to local authorities to tackle rogue landlords.

The announcement continues the latest drive from the Government to further regulate the private rented sector or, according to the Governments latest slogan, “create a housing market that works for everyone.” Find out the full scoop here: http://bit.ly/roguelandlordcrackdown

10/11/2018

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09/11/2018

There have been calls this week for landlords to face annual MOT-style tests to prove that their properties are up to scratch. Do you think yours would pass or would you get a few minor advisories?! >>> http://bit.ly/MOTlandlordchecks