Saving time on pre-vetting tenants is going to be a massive boost to Letting Agents’ business process, in an upcoming year where rental demand and supply are mismatched.
A guarantor agreement and a deposit are often considered an important safety-net for landlords to recover costs owed under the tenancy agreement. If a guarantor is linked to the tenancy, the landlord may wish to pursue the tenant and guarantor or only the guarantor for the outstanding costs and this could potentially reduce delays and loss.
Guarantor Agreement – Safety in Numbers Read More »
Landlords, especially those new to lettings, often fail to realise just how heavily regulated the private rental sector is. Woodstock Legal Services explain the legalities.
The Legalities of Letting a Property and How to Get it Right Read More »
BOX is award-winning technology that certainly holds its place at the top of the industry for pre-tenancy platforms. But how does it really work?
How Does BOX Really Work? …A Behind the Scenes Insight Read More »
UKALA conducted a survey of Letting Agents in late November and early December 2022, to forecast what the Private Rented Sector might look like in 2023. We discuss the findings, and how agents can have effective solutions for the year’s challenges ahead.
Although items left at the property is an indication that the tenant still lives at the property, the tenant may have vacated the property and left the items intentionally. The next steps for the landlord are not always straightforward and it’s important to get it right.
In 2020 as high as 15% of the homes in England did not meet the requirements for the Decent Homes Standard. Woodstock discuss the outlines of the standard and explain how landlords can review their portfolios to ensure their properties meet the requirements.
Decent Homes Standard: Are Homes in the Private Rented Sector Meeting it? Read More »
When dealing with the challenges of the private rental sector, one of our biggest tips for landlords is this; To treat the property not as their asset but as a tenant’s home.
Protecting the Property Asset and Respecting the Home Read More »
The question many have for the team at Woodstock is whether a landlord can just dispose of a tenant’s belongings? We explain the answer in this article.
Tenant’s Belongings: ‘My Tenant Has Vacated But Left All Their Things’…What Do I Do? Read More »
Legislation introduced by government in April 2007 gives strict rules for landlords. They’re to protect the deposit in an authorised deposit scheme. Sadly, the residential landlord and tenant team at Woodstock still see landlords and agents getting it wrong.
Paying the Price: Minor Mistakes with Deposit Protection Read More »