Rules are made to be broken, right? That’s certainly implied by 1 in 7 renters, who admit to “bending” the rules of their tenancy agreement. According to recent research, 15% of renters have broken a rule outlined in their contract. Failing to pay rent on time, smoking inside and keeping a pet came top of
As a residential landlord, you tread a fine line between actively maintaining your property while leaving tenants to live in peace. What is a landlord’s right of entry? Tenants are likely to regard the property as their home. Under “the covenant for quiet enjoyment”, UK law entitles tenants to enjoy the property without interference from
As a nation of pet-lovers, the ability to keep a pet can be make-or-break for British renters. For landlords, the pros and cons can be complicated. Private rental agreements often ban animals by default. Now, as part of a package of proposed animal welfare measures, Labour has suggested tenants’ rights should be strengthened to allow
Complacency is a big contributor to under-insurance. Do you ACTUALLY know how much your property is worth? If you’ve ever insured a property, you’ll know that arranging buildings insurance is based not just on your property’s ‘market value’ – the amount it would sell for today – but also its ‘rebuild costs’. This refers to
It’s no secret that the cost of private rental properties is on the up. But where across England and Wales are rents rising the quickest? With the cost of living on the up, most of us are resigned to spending more and more cash on everyday essentials. Property rental prices have risen over the past
When landlords find themselves in a difficult situation, insurance can offer support. There are plenty of reasons why your rental income may dry up beyond a period of inoccupancy. Here are four circumstances which can be covered with loss of rent insurance: Financial difficulties Either you’re not receiving rent, in part or in full, or
Tax increases have led to some landlords throwing in the towel. If you’re thinking of doing the same, read on. The introduction of a 3% surcharge on buy-to-let properties, paired with a reduction in claimable tax relief, has made it a difficult year for landlords. But rental properties are still increasing in demand, and due
It seems that property owners are missing a trick by not catering to their market. Many investment landlords who spend a chunk of money preparing a property ready to let it out for a premium price are doing so under the presumption that this pristine new let will not welcome pets. In doing so, they’re
Don’t get too relaxed about your property this summer. Property issues never take a holiday, and summer can throw up its own set of problems for landlords. Ice, flooding and condensation are the bane of property owners in cold, wet weather, and in their absence, summer can seem like a doddle in property maintenance. Lockyers
Emotions can run high when it comes to house repairs – one of the main causes for dispute between tenants and landlords. It can be cause enough to move, with 89% of people questioned saying they would consider moving if they didn’t have a good relationship with their landlord. The survey, carried out by Lightbulbs
